Residents and visitors mingle in local Texas communities
Herbert Roy Haase returns to Galveston after a few days at his parents home. Edwin Kne sek and family visit Schulenburg. Jimmie Moore from Victoria representing Holsom Bread visits The Eagle. Floyd Reed and a Southwestern Bell worker are in Moulton on business. Beeville residents Raymond and Eissler visit Ed Biehunke in town. Marvin Haase and family spend Sunday in Shiner with Henry Kloesel and attend decoration services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Roy Haase
Galveston
Mrs. H. W. Haase
Marvin Haase
Shiner
Henry Kloesel
Would You Believe It A Centsible Idea
A historical note explains the old English penny and half penny division with a cross on the face and a law to weigh 32 grains of wheat. It also recounts a 19th century Russian proclamation asserting exclusive rights to commerce and whaling along the US northwest coast and restricting foreign vessels from landing or approaching within 100 Italian miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Russia
United States
America
Behring Straits
Simple stamp perforation idea nets $10,000
A man who perforated postage stamps with tiny holes to ease separation received a prize of ten thousand dollars. The idea saved time and effort, and the recipient benefited financially from his innovation.
Card of Thanks for Mrs. John Henry Richter
We express sincere thanks for the help and floral tributes after the passing of Mrs. John Henry Richter. Her Children Step Children Grand Children and Great Grand Children. Mr. and Mrs. William Haase of Hallettsville visited in the H. W. Haase home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Scott and children spent Sunday April 1 in Temple with relatives. All enjoyed a picnic dinner.
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John Henry Richter
William Haase
Hallettsville
H. W. Haase
R. L. Scott
Temple
Whitewright
Sidney Scott
Noel Scott
JoAnn Scott
Dallas
Cabinet from an old table with panels and hardboard
An old table is converted into a dust proof cabinet by adding Ma sonite faced panels. Doors are framed with light lumber and hardboard for durability. Helpful plans AE 158 are offered by Home Service Bureau for free. A second article describes building a sturdy ladder from 2 by 4 lumber with 1 by 2 rungs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Service Bureau
West Washington St
Chicago 2
W R Crain of Houston Visits Moulton on Business
W R Crain of Houston traveled to Moulton on Thursday for business.
Cat’s sake and the proof of whiskey tax history
The Cambyses tactic of arming troops with cats to deter attackers is explained alongside a note on early U S whiskey tax testing. Government inspectors in ancient proof tests used gunpowder with whiskey. a burning mix indicated 100 proof while a non burning mix showed the whiskey was watered down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persia
Fortunes of War and Hidden Riches from the Sea
The piece notes wartime losses in London churches with many damaged or destroyed before the war ended. It then highlights the sea as a vast untapped wealth, estimating minerals recoverable from seawater including iodine copper iron aluminum and magnesium across large areas of the Atlantic.
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Algether
London
Atlantic Ocean
It Isn’t What He Pretends To Be That Ridicules
A reflective remark on public perception noting that pretense defines ridicule more than actual character, with an ironic touch on social behavior and reputation.
Local Social Visit and Family Travel Report
Mr. and Mrs. George von Lienen visited Hallettsville last Wednesday. Mrs. George Baur traveled to Houston to stay with her children Mrs. S. A. Wunderlich Mrs. Herbert A. Fiedler and Louis Baur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George von Lienen
Hallettsville
George Baur
Houston
S. A. Wunderlich
Herbert A. Fiedler
Louis Baur
Herbert A. Fiedler Visits Moulton Friday
Herbert A. Fiedler of Houston was in Moulton Friday on a routine visit, meeting local residents and inspecting community projects. He spoke with town officials about regional development and potential cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert A. Fiedler
Houston
Moulton
Local residents visit in Cuero and Moulton from La Grange
Mr and Mrs D M White and Mr E T Merrem of La Grange spent last week Thursday in Moulton visiting the Merrems. G J Bohnenkamp was a visitor in Cuero Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. White
E. T. Merrem
la Grange
Moulton
G. J. Bohnenkamp
Cuero
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tlarr
Carl Smith
Ford
Moulton Motor Sales
Lee Jarosek
Anton Faltisek
Lone Star
Texas
Jalufka’s
Texaco
Havoline
Quaker State Oils
U. S. Royal
Emil J. Jalufka
Wm. B. Manning
Moulton, Texas
Meyer
Edwin J. Knesek
Eddie Uhrici
Schulenburg
Jimmie Moore
Victoria
Holsom Bread Company
Eagle Sanctum
Floyd Reed
Mr. Hornbuckle
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Raymond Eissler
Beeville
Ed. L. Biehunke
W. R. Crain
Farmers Co-op Gin &, Mill Co
Chevrolet
Fisher
Joe’s
Moulton, Texa
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