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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1916
Page
1
The Texas Music Teachers Association will convene in San Antonio on June 8 and 9 with delegates from across the state expected to attend.
The West Texas State Normal at Canyon dedicated its new building on April 21 replacing the one destroyed by fire two years ago. The structure, costing $300,000, marks a milestone for the institution and the community.
Keep as much of your money at home and spend what you do in your hometown. It won't do you or your town much good if you sell it to another town.
The University of Texas board chose Dr. R Enson, president of the Austin Presbyterian Seminary, as UT president. He will assume duties on July 1.
The state progressive executive committee in Dallas chose J. W. McCormick of Dallas as chairman to replace the late General Cecil A. Lyon. The state progressive convention is set for May 23 in Waco.
The quote contrasts two types of people Farm and Raach, one always finding faults and never acting to fix them, the other quietly fixing problems before they are noticed, urging practical action over critique.
The Galveston News notes rumors that Russian troops who landed in France were chosen for combat ability and asked about swimming. The item adds a suggestion their sprinting skills were considered as well.
The Gonzales mayor issues a proclamation banning dogs from running at large without muzzles and sets fines from five to one hundred dollars for violations. The measure is praised as a step forward and urged for adoption by other cities. The speaker also criticizes the abundance of worthless cars in town.
The speaker argues that schoolhouses should belong to both adults and children and be used for meetings, socials, farmers institutes, and public gatherings. Keeping schools closed when not in session is a waste of wealth. the schoolhouse should serve as a public forum for community discussion.
The Hermann Park Verein directors work on arrangements for the May feast scheduled for Monday May 15. The May Queen will be chosen in the coming week.
Poem reflecting on trust in a higher power as a comfort during burden and illness. It argues that life’s thorns, poverty, and longing deepen appreciation for blessings and for hopeful trust in Him who hears prayer.
A blaze in Gonzales Texas on April 23 damaged three houses and destroyed the Holmes family residence. Property losses totaled $8 000 with Kopecky and his mother losing their house and Etlinger family home incurring $1 500 in damage. The fire's rapid spread left the Holmes home a total loss.
In Shiner Texas during a violent thunderstorm Sunday night about midnight the home of Henry Kuck five miles west of here was struck by lightning and burned. Loss about 2500 including contents. The family escaped unhurt.
Vladike Boehm heads to San Antonio for the carnival while many residents visit relatives in Smithville Meyersville Flatonia and Shiner. An elderly Mrs Kalisek, 71, dies near Witting and is buried at Moulton Catholic Cemetery with Rev F X Wolf officiating.
Prizes totaling up to 10000 in gold will be awarded by the Texas Industrial Congress for the most profitable field crops and gardens in 1916. Enrollment ends May 1 for crop and garden entrants. R M Johnston Peanut Club enrollment extended to June 1 due to late planting. Livestock entries in steers, baby beeves, and hogs may be filed before July 1. Notify Dallas Congress for entry blanks by mail.
Washington April 24 Speaker Clark urged the House to get down to business and abandon lengthy speeches. He criticized both parties for political posturing and warned they could stay until snow flies. He said adjournment tonight would be better than letting inflammable remarks echo worldwide.
Mrs Anna Wennmohs aged 79 years and 5 months died at her home in Flatonia Texas on Saturday evening. Interment was made in City Cemetery today.
Flatonia Texas April 23 F R Cowdin a grocer was badly burned at his home saturday night while filling a gasoline stove. He suffered burns to his hands and face.
The Jersey cow Merry Maiden of Innesfells, owned by J. F. Thompson of Maine, posted a world leading butterfat average of 8.13 percent for 365 days. Her milk yielded 560.4 pounds fat from 6896.5 pounds milk, with monthly tests ranging from 7.13 to 10.05 percent.
Farmers hoeing cotton. George Cooper bought a new Ford on Saturday. John Fospisil and wife visited Sweet Home to see relatives on Saturday. A Sunday baseball game at Bailey's place ended Dixon second team 9 Big Hill second team 0. Numerous families visited Anton Svoboda and family and Anton Culak and family Sunday. Stonewall school closes April 27 with a picnic and concert that evening. Cotton-tail, April 25, 1916.
Mrs Ferguson hosted an Easter egg rolling on the Capitol grounds in Austin with several hundred children attending. The event, second of its kind, featured music by the State School for the Blind orchestra and may become an annual Easter tide festival.
Miss Mabel Merrem hosted the season opening seniors party at her parents home with red and white decorations. Prizes went to Miss Mildred Fry and Mr Ponton after a progressive monogram game. An Easter program aired at the church and teachers were re-elected at the school board meeting.
Moulton defeats Flatonia 8 to 4 on Friday afternoon witnessed by a large crowd. Flatonia scored once in the second and fifth innings and twice in the seventh while Moulton answered with two runs in the first, five in the third, and one in the seventh. Umpire was Fred Fehrenkamp. Next, Shiner and Moulton meet at 4 30 this Friday afternoon.
The annual children's picnic hosted by Verein at Hermann Park was a success. Several hundred children joined an egg hunt with seven to eight hundred eggs hidden. A late afternoon dance drew many attendees with ninety eight tickets sold. The Boursville Band provided music and the Catholic Ladies Aid Society served cake and coffee.
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