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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1916
Page
1
Community Boost Urged to Help Town Progress
Readers are urged to support local projects and initiatives to strengthen the town and community. The message emphasizes personal participation as a way to lift civic life and encourage collective growth.
Garbade Named Republican Nominee for Layaca County
D Garbade a prominent Shiner citizen is the Republican nominee for representative to the legislature from Layaca County in this county race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Garbade
Shiner
Layaca County
Hughes Begins Ocean to Ocean Stumping Tour
Charles Evans Hughes of New York the Republican presidential nominee began a sweeping tour starting Saturday traveling coast to coast to rally support and campaign across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Evans Hughes
New York
Peru and Venezuela Near South American Clash
Diplomatic sources report tensions rising as Peru and Venezuela edge toward a possible clash. The piece notes this would mark a rare, renewed war in the region after a long peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Venezuela
South America
Texas births and deaths drop in June as TB leads deaths
Vital statistics for Texas in June show 3 509 births and 2 128 deaths. Tuberculosis is the leading cause of death with 250 victims. The fourth annual South Texas Industrial and Agricultural fair opens at Flatonia on October 4 and runs four days, promising bigger and better attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
South Texas
Flatonia
Deutschland Submarine Merchantman Bound for Germany
The submarine merchantman Deutschland is en route to Germany. The message hopes for safe arrival and a future return visit to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
U. S
Happy greeting plan prompts need of identity proof
An experiment proposes greeting everyone tomorrow with a happy smile and cheerful hello, then by night requires corroborating evidence of the person’s identity to confirm who was met.
Creager Named Republican Nominee for Texas Governor
R. B. Creager of Brownsville is presented as the Republican choice for Texas governor. The brief item mentions party backing and his hometown, framing the nomination as part of ongoing political maneuvering within the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Creager
Brownsville
Texas
State Tax Change Weighs Credit On Ferguson Quit
Last year Governor Ferguson faced blame as the state tax rate rose. This year the rate falls, but credit for the cut remains uncertain. The question: will Ferguson receive acknowledgment for the reduction?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson
State Board Sets Scholastic Apportionment Per Pupil
The state board of education fixes the annual scholastic apportionment at seven dollars per pupil for the next school year. The state’s scholastic population is 1,246,896, up 117,665 from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
Governor Ferguson Pushes $2 Million For Rural Schools
Governor James E. Ferguson urges the upcoming legislature to appropriate 2 million dollars for rural schools. He notes his prior progress in education and pledges to continue the push for improved schooling across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Ferguson
Ferguson
Ferguson Drives Democratic Convention Control In Houston
Reports from Houston say Governor Ferguson exerts complete control over the state convention as a massive, swift operation proceeds under chief engineer Jacob F. Wolters guiding the process with decisive momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Ferguson
Jacob F. Wolters
Congress considers income tax amendment on thresholds
Congress weighs a revenue bill change setting a 2 percent income tax for individuals earning $2,000 or more and for those with dependents earning $3,000 or more. Current law sets minimums at $3,000 and $4,000 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Two Ways Poem Reflects Choice Between Right And Wrong
A poetic piece contrasts two paths one bright and one dark. It frames moral choice as a personal test of courage, faith, and endurance, with imagery of light, glory, and divine gifts versus doubt and ruin. The poem ends with an abrupt line and the word Exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Che
Priscilla Club Meets With Mrs Richter On August Eighth
The Priscilla Club held its regular meeting with Mrs. W. K. Richter on Tuesday August 8. An afternoon of conversation and refreshments followed with Grape juice and cake served to Mesdames Ripple Bohnerkamp Boehm Kotzebue von Lienen Bucek Albrecht Haltom Etlinger Kotzebue Jaeggli Cordes and Misses Knesek Cordes Krueger Adela Knesek. The next meeting will be with Miss Adela Knesek on August 29. Press Cor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Club
W. K. Richter
Mesdames Chas. Ripple
G. J. Bohnerkamp
Ed. Boehm, Jr
A. F. Kotzebue
Geo. von Lienen
Jno. Bucek
Rud. Albrecht
Guy Haltom
Etlinger
J. J. Kotzebue
J. T. Jaeggli
B. H. Cordes
Adela Knesek
Adela Cordes
Ella Krueger
Local residents return from visits across towns
Mrs J J Mueller returns from visit with relatives in Jiallettsville. Miss Elizabeth Preston comes back from Rosebud visit. Alma Afflerbach returns from Yoakum visit. Mabel Anderson of Smithville in City to see Elvira Buescher. Mrs A V Keenan of Houston visits her parents in town. C Q Riske and children return from Moore after visiting home folks. Alice Bladworth guests at R A Etlinger home. Elvira Buescher returns from Smithville visiting Emil Buescher. Edward Boehm and wife travel to Ammansville to visit ill Frank Adamcek. Elia Grause and Pearl Raaz return to Kerrville. Mrs W J Krause and daughter Josephine return to Flatonia. Millie Krueger returns home to Shiner from local telephone exchange assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Anderson
Smithville
Elvira Buescher
Millie Krueger
Shiner
News Roundup From Local Residents And Events
Local social visits include Miss Bessie Halbert and Master Fred of Sandleben returning to Giddings. Knape children return from a three weeks visit to Flatonia O Quinn Swiss Alp and Schulenburg. H C von Struve named American consul at Erfurt by Wilson. Prof Benes lectures on freedom of Bohemian people after the war. Democratic county convention precinct chairs listed. Mrs Adolph Baur hosts birthday gathering with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Halbert
Fred, Sandleben
J. A. Coopwood
Giddings
Clarence
Mildred
Bernice Knape
Flatonia
O’quinn
Schulenburg
H. C. von Struve
Erfurt
Germany
Wilson
von Struve
Prof. Benes
America
Austria
Opera House
Benes
Edward Boehm
Social notes from Kuehn's Grove district
A soaking rain fell last Saturday morning aiding dry weather for cotton. Visitors included Rud Haas, Prof Elster, Joe Heinrich Jr in Rosenberg. Rud Seidenberger and Green's School area family. John Anderle hosted relatives for his son Johns birthday. Joe Schindler and family stayed with John Hoeptl. E Zimmermann hosted a Sunday night party for Tillie with several young people and adults in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rud. Haas
Aug. Elster
Joe Heinrich, Jr
Rosenberg
Rud. Seidenberger
Near Green
John Anderle
John
Joe Schindler
John Hoept
E. Zimmermann
Tillie
Minnie
Erna Hillmer
Annie
Louisa Haas
Lena
Emma Moeller
Messrs
Dedrich
Fritz
Henry Janszen
Adolph Haas
Walter Dietschke
Henry Moeller
Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein Dines Birthday Event
Mrs Otto Eilert hosted the Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein on August 3 in honor of Mrs Sophia Eilerts birthday. Guests enjoyed coffee cake sandwiches and various kinds of fancy work. Members listed include Mesdames John Krueger Louisa Pieper Gerhard Mueller Meta Henrichs John Janssen and many others. The next meeting will be with Mrs Gerhard Mueller on August 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Eilert
Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein
Sophia Eilert
Aoe
Mesdames
John Krueger
Louisa Pieper
Gerhard Mueller
Meta Henrichs
John Janssen
John G. Mueller
William Stromann
Ernst Kieschnek
Ernst Bowe
Tri County Teachers Institute to Open in Yoakum
Tri County Institute serving DeWitt Lavaca and Gonzales counties will open in Yoakum in September for one week. About 450 teachers are expected to attend with the Commercial Club and Prof J H Burnett assisting. Organizers hope Yoakum secures the permanent site as the central large town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoakum
Tex
Linnstitute
DeWitt
Lavaca
Gonzales
Commercial Club
J. H. Burnett
Yoakum City
Hallettsville Corner Brings Record Price
Hallettsville Texas August 5 a record price was set in the sale of a corner property on the public square from the Neuhaus estate to the State Bank which will open soon. The site on the southwest corner facing the First National Bank Building sold for six thousand dollars with no building on the lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
Tex
Neuhaus
State Bank
First National Bank
Evening house dance draws locals at Filipp home
In Blue Bonnet on Aug 7 1916 a house dance at Jim Filipp's home drew a large local crowd. Several families visited the Filipp household and many neighbors attended throughout the afternoon and evening, with talk of upcoming social gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Filipp
Frank Pavelka
San Antonio
Kinsfolk
Mrs. Zavesky
Charlie Welff
Shiner Route Three Rain Delays Cotton and Social Activity
A good rain fell Saturday and Sunday keeping farmers busy picking cotton while awaiting dry weather. Local residents visited families and played card games. many small gatherings and farm chores kept people indoors. The 1916 cotton crop prospects were noted as Darilek Bros. are busy ginning. Sam Aug. 8, 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Miculka
A.ye Pustejovsky
Aug. Krause
Frank Meyer
Henry
August Krause
Annie
Wm. Woehler
Jim
Adolph Ermis
Robert
Wm. Woehler, Jr
Otto Meyer
Wm. Wochler
Frank Koenig, Jr
Frank Ermis
Anton Miculka
Darilek Bros
Henkhaus
Sam
Catholic Ladies Aid entertains with August gathering
Mrs. F. J. Knesek and daughter Adela hosted the Catholic Ladies Aid Society on Wednesday afternoon August 2. Guests and needle workers enjoyed cake and coffee in a pleasant afternoon. A list of attendees includes Mesdames Quebedeaux Bucek Brosch Pohler Reindel Fehrenkamp Pelzel Guenther Papacek Valenta Anders Raab Andrews Fehrenkamp Kolar Cordes Mikulik and others. The guests were Mesdames Kolar Krause Filipp Atlinger and Guenther plus Misses Mary Kolar Frances Filipp Lillie Atlinger Erna Guenther. A follow up event was noted for August 23 with Mrs John Bucek Press Cor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Knesek
Adela
Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society
Mesdames W. Quebedeaux
John Bucek
Willie Brosch
Hu. Pohler
John Reindel
Hu. Fehrenkamp
J. J. Kotzebue
R. Etlinger
Elo Fehrenkamp
E. Pe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rexal
Nyal Reme
Kotzebue
Rexall
Honest
Texas Pride
Henry Etlinger
The
San Antonio Brewing Association
San Antonio, Texas
Kansas
Chicago Evening Post
Moulton, Texas
Studebaker
J. J. Mueller
Jiallettsville
Elizabeth Preston
Rosebud
Alma Afflerbach
Kindred
A. V. Keenan
City
Will Hall
Alice Bladworth
Cuero
R. A. Etlinger
Emil Buescher
Ammansville
Frank Adamcek
Elia Grause
Pearl Raaz
Kerrville
W. J. Krause
Josephine
H. A. Heineke
State Lutheran League
Pflugerville
Austin
the Stretch
Frank Hinch
H. G. Hollman
A. H. Penyton
Louis Teltsek
F. T. Febreckamp
J. W. Cook
Robert Little
Adolph Baur
Wm. Schmidt
Otto Vogt
Leo Jaroszewski
George Baur
Abd
Q. B. Kilert
Hermann Phar
Mesdames C
M. Kotzebue
Westerhoff
Ed. Boehm
Frank Koester
Wm. Koester
Charles Lueke
John Brunkenhoefer
Emil Koester
John Gajer
Hilda Pa
Ida
Minnie Lueke
Baur
Kuehn’s Grove
Tri-County Institute
Hallettsville Corner
Nickel News
Sophie Heerssen
Maxie Darilek
Mary Zavesky
Bos
Charlie
Joe
Frank Zavesky
Otto
Fritz Heerssen
Wenzel Reindl
Emil
Frank
Walter Koenig
Christian
Albert Brom
Frank Rothbaur
Eddie Mares
Jidwin Darilek
Vladik
Slay
Emil Svoboda
Rud. Huff
Klozik
Catholic Ladies Aid
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