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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1928
Page
4
A Monday afternoon lightning strike destroyed the barn and contents on the Anton Billimek farm near Oak Grove. Loss estimated at 1200 dollars, with 600 dollars insured by Hochheim Prairie Mutual Storm and Fire Insurance Association. Mr Billimek and family were away at the time.
Texas shows rising fruit tree numbers with orange trees from 55 000 to 190 000 and grapefruit from 79 000 to 1 650 000. Vehicle registrations run about 1 000 000 yearly. The state drives automotive market potential, accounts for seven percent of US raw materials, and 1.6 percent of manufacturing worth a billion dollars annually. Syrup production hits 4 000 000 yearly with a projected fivefold market growth.
Mrs John Hollman and daughter Clarice depart Friday for New York to sail July 28 for Brazil joining Mr Hollman. Large turnout at station to wish bon voyage. Shiner Public School granted 2% extra affiliation units by State Dept of Education Biology 1 and Vocational Agriculture 1% each totaling 20 units. Miss Hetty Goetz returns from two week San Antonio Seguin trip and meets new nephew. Frank Mig takes dry goods post at Fink Co starting August 1. Judge and Mrs Paulus return from Mineral Wells. Supt Schoppe and daughters Grace and Frankie from San Marcos visit. Miss Bessie Zavesky of Moulton visits Chas Zavesky.
A nationwide banker farmer movement shows strong results as state and county bankers align with college extension services to boost soil care lime use alfalfa beef club work and dairy improvements. Key bankers are being set in many states with tours and short courses to expand demonstrations and loans for cattle and farm programs.
Yoakum reports a new bale of cotton Saturday grown by S. A. Meyer of the Stratton community. The bale sold for 22 cents per pound. The Eagle invites readers to study the week’s advertisements and profit from the messages from local businesses.
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