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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1924
Page
8
A cluttered page lists Ford and Chevrolet parts at Anders, Wagner and Enlingher Motor Co, fresh groceries and batteries, and numerous FOR SALE notices. It highlights magneto tests, Gulf gas, and farm land near LaGrange Schulenburg Highway with horse and well.
A fragmented ad cites found buttons and caps with vague phrases about a Kapte Cshow and a property loss. It mentions a mysterious advertisement and a call to obtain items or information, with unclear references to persons and costs. Names and places are obscured in the OCR text.
An OCR ad fragment seeks well dried peach seeds not centered and lists items for sale or trade including ink and fawn mower, a white way washer, and a sewing machine with guaranteed feather stitching attachments. It mentions Go v. J. Knesek & Son in Monton Texas and a circulars offer from TraFlesh Amstitching Co. Dept. 2.
A garbled notice promotes oil and car of fresh flour free from worms at Ed Bohm’s Sons. It mentions posting pasture trespass notices on Peach Wes and warns trespassers will be prosecuted. Sherwin Williams paint by F J Knesek & Son is also advertised.
Harry I Pitts returned from San Antonio on Wednesday. Mr Exie Hackstedt and Mrs Hugo Juenger and baby of Needville were the first guests of the week visiting Mr and Mrs EB Juengermann.
State Rangers and Constable H. L. Muellerer conducted a raid Saturday morning and recovered additional wet goods. Muellerer transported the evidence to custody on Thursday morning.
A sentimental youth proclaims a human lie is a poem and Miss Passeigh agrees many people are rejected manuscripts, reflecting on creative worth and how being read or valued is judged.
A flirtatious exchange unfolds between two speakers, Frances and Dan Smart, discussing appearance and a jesting remark. The dialogue captures playful skepticism toward flattery.
A reflective line recalls a church where Archie's father and the speaker were wed, inviting Archie to remember his parents’ union and the momentous day. The exchange hints at family history, memory, and lineage without additional details or context.
A brief London Answers quip notes that inviting frequent visits and timely calls creates a perception of being a client, attracting others. The exchange hints at social strategy for a young lawyer and a bill collector in a witty, conversational style.
Judge Motis and Mrs. Motis with daughter Miss Hyacinthe traveled to Lockhart Wednesday. Frank Kocian of Lockhart came to Yoakum to hire Judge Motis for a civil suit in Caldwell county district court. Motis practice now covers about 15 counties attracting clients from surrounding counties. Robert Vivial of Lubbock was in the city.
J W Jaresh of Hallettsville visited business in Moulton on Tuesday. Miss Millie Kupea travels to San Antonio to see her sister Miss Louise Kupea. Mr apole Mrs Emanuel Kotzebue and sister from Columbus visited relatives here Sunday. Mrs C M Kotzebue goes to Yoakum to spend the week with daughter Mrs William Franxe. Clarence Knape and sister Mildred visited J W Meyer home in Swiss Alp Tuesday evening. Mrs Louisa Pieper returns from Hallettsville where she visited daughter Mrs William Hisler.
The regular Hermann Park Verein dance took place at the hall Saturday night with the Kubicek band providing the music for attendees.
Baca's Wazzy High Steppers of Fayetteville played at Henkhaus on Monday night drawing a good crowd to the dance.
Mr August Kuehn and family Mr William Wickenwaerder and family and Emil Filipp have returned from a pleasant visit at Texas City.
Gus Hall of the area several miles west of Moulton remains seriously ill at his residence. The Eagle expresses hope for his swift recovery and extends well wishes to him and his family.
Mrs Franz Koenig underwent a serious operation Tuesday morning at the local hospital and remains in critical condition. The Eagle notes hopeful signs of recovery. Joe and Paul Pilzner and young Joe Pilzner have returned from Texas City where they accompanied their grandmother Mrs K Pilzner visiting her daughter Mrs August Pohler for several weeks.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Mar vil Mr and Mrs Anton Thuem ler Mrs Louise Thuemler and children of Swiss Alp and Messrs Otto Henry and Fritz Thuemler with their families of Bluff were guests of Mr and Mrs Emil Janszen Sunday.
Albert Kaase remains hospitalized with deterioration in health. Doctors report gangrene has developed and amputation of the affected leg may become necessary. The Eagle hopes the condition improves soon.
Mrs Ferguson, gubernatorial aspirant, won a plurality in Lavaca county in the first primary. The text asks for her anticipated majority over Felix Robertson in the final contest and notes the August 23 fenee primary date.
Hallettsville shoppers urged to compare prices before buying as Meyerhoff Dry Goods Co. owners Sam and Mrs Reichman tout a large New York purchase. They claim goods rise daily and urge customers to buy now while stock and prices favor them, promoting honesty and good value at their store.
In Lavaca County the Republican Party held a convention on the prior Saturday. J. H. Appelt was elected county chairman and Jos Stanzel was chosen secretary. Both men reside in Hallettsville and are longtime Republicans. Delegates to state and district conventions were chosen, with Walter Washington noted as the only African American on the delegation.
A humorous note reflecting the newspaper's self awareness about selecting readable figures and stories for publication. It hints at editorial discretion in choosing which items to print.
A 376 acre river bottom farm with improvements and woodlands is offered three miles south of Haliettsville for 45 dollars per acre. The listing notes the property can pay for itself and invites inquiries at the office.
Readers are urged to phone in news items to No 99 for local coverage. The request emphasizes timely reports from residents and community happenings to be considered for publication.
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