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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1916
Page
1
The article explains how a county credit rating bureau helps merchants by curbing bad debts and enabling honest farmers to obtain credit. It argues that rating systems reduce losses, improve town commerce, and place transactions on a business basis, aligning farmers with local merchants.
Prohibition carried Caldwell County in Saturday’s election by 395 votes. This marks an increase of 278 pro votes from two years ago when pros won by 117, suggesting the issue may be settled in the county for some time.
The Guadalupe County Fair Association has purchased forty acres of land intended for new fair grounds.
Governor James E. Ferguson issues a proclamation designating Sunday May 7 as Mother's Day statewide. The move elevates appreciation for mothers across Texas with formal observance.
Publication notes strong indications that Theodore Roosevelt will secure the Republican nomination for the presidency. Supporters expect formal confirmation at the party convention as party machinery mobilizes nationwide.
Report states Governor James E. Ferguson will be selected to head the Texas delegation to the National Democratic Convention. The move positions him as the state’s principal figure at the pivotal party gathering.
Ed Krauskopf and John Jansky, brothers in law, are jailed in Hallettsville on murder charges in the death of Mrs. Krauskopf, about 50, who died from bruises on the stomach. An inquest by Justice Riggs found the cause but did not determine responsibility. Sheriff Houchins continues the investigation.
Miss Annie Arnim departed Tuesday for Flatouia to spend the week with relatives and friends.
A reflective verse about small acts of kindness creating lasting good. Each stanza links a simple gesture to a future reward of joy or spiritual reward, noting smiles, cheering words, and helping hands shaping lives and hearts. The cadence emphasizes timeless moral causality.
The Self Culture Club met with Mrs. Ed. Studeman on Saturday afternoon, April 8, to study Longfellow's Evangeline. Nine members attended with guest Mrs. Haltom of San Antonio. Mrs. Studeman led and hosted, with programs including Roll Call, character sketches, and the art treasures of America.
Members and guests of the Forty two Club spent a delightful Thursday afternoon with Mrs F J Guenther. Mrs J W Nachlinger won the pin after several games while sherbet and cake were served to a long list of ladies including A F Kotzebue V Rehmet Jno Brunkenhoefer Fr Tomasko Guy Haltom M B Corniche Laura Valenta Jno Bucek J W Nachlinger W J Cordes J T Jaeggli W E Parr Ed Studeman O L Bunting Ea Pundt KE Haltom Miss Theresa Guenther Ida Rehmer Laura Valenta Grace Preston.
In Hallettsville Texas April Elroy Ambrose Adams 11 son of Chas Hermes farmer north of town was killed by an accidental discharge of a 22 caliber rifle in his elder brother's hands while they hunted. The older boy 13 carried the gun and stumbled causing the fatal shot to enter the younger's cheek and lodge in the brain.
Dr and Mrs J G Guenther traveled to Houston in the early part of the week. Mrs Ed Haltom mother of our townsman Guy Haltom and Mrs Emily Teel his grandmother returned to San Antonio Tuesday after a pleasant visit.
Mrs W J Krause and daughter Josephine of Flatonia visited in the city. Vogt the son of Rudolph Vogt Jr was christened at Baureville Lutheran Church. Skat players from this city enjoyed Yoakum tournament. Several families attended Mrs Florence Kaiser funeral. Birthday parties and christenings held for local children. Mrs D Niemeyer of Shiner celebrated her eightieth birthday with relatives from Moulton and area.
Reports from El Paso state Pancho Villa escaped after the Guerrero fight and heads south through the Durango passes. General Pershing advances toward Satevo as Carrancista forces crowd the Arizona border. censorship limits details.
Mrs Elo Fehrenkamp hosted the Catholic Ladies Aid Society on April 11. Members planned serving coffee and cake at Hermann Park on April 24 for church benefit. Next meeting set with Mrs Louis Fehrenkamp on May 3.
At the Shiner Texas annual meeting H. H. Striebeck was re-elected president and T. J. Ponton secretary. Committees reported plans for the Shiner fair set for June 14 to 17 with progress satisfactory and the event expected to be successful.
A stockman from Algin bought dairy cows here and shipped a carload of thirty cows on Thursday for about $3200.
A light rain aided local crops in Old Moulton on Wednesday evening. The column lists multiple visits: Louis Wendel and family with Henry Cook. Mrs. Cook's birthday gathering at R. F. Cook. Frank Jaksch and family with Dilworth residents. Hy W Flessner and family with R. F. Cook. Christian Cook visiting near Moulton. Mrs. Hy Cook and children visiting Shiner and Kloesel. H. Cook party touring Maurin and Dilworth. John L. Meyer and Zat Johnson to Waelder. April 11, 1916.
Mrs. C. M. Kotzebue returned Wednesday from a brief visit in Flatonia. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Kotze and family and Oswald Buescher spent Sunday at the county capital. Mrs. Elo C. Fehrenkamp and her niece Marguerite Boehm left Wednesday for Smithville to visit Mr. Benno H. Hoppe's family for the week.
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