Four Constitutional Amendments Put to Voters in November
The general election on November 2 will include four proposed amendments to the Texas constitution. They cover allowing national guard officers and reserve members to hold public office, abolishing certain special districts with new funding, dissolving the board of prison commissioners in favor of legislative oversight, and adding a tax provision on county owned school lands.
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National Guard
National Guard Reserve Corps
United States
Organized Reserve of
Texas
Subscription Payments Thank Readers by City Names
The Eagle thanks readers for subscription payments since last report listing individuals and their towns including Shiner Moulton Rowena and San Diego noting several subscribers such as Albert Pohler Henry Schoenfeld Rud Jahn F K Hinck F J Miculka J A Dietschke Joe G Dierachke Joe A Boehm L J Mraz and Frank Dietschke.
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Eagle
Albert Pohler
Shiner
Henry Schoenfeld
Moulton
Rud. Jahn
F. K. Hinck
F. J. Miculka
J. A. Dietschke
Joe G. Dierachke
Rowena
F. J. Schoenfeld
Frank Dietschke
L. J. Mraz
D.(.janssen
San Diego
Calif
Joe A. Boehm
Meyer and Balhorn Family Visit New Braunfels Sunday
Mr Edmund D Meyer and his family along with Mrs Henry Balhorn were in New Braunfels on Sunday.
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Edmund D. Meyer
Henry Balhorn
New Braunfels
Notice of Lavaca County Road District 8 bill introduction
Notice is given to pro owners and interested parties that the first session of the Thirty-Ninth Texas Legislature will convene in Austin on September 13 1926. A bill will be introduced creating Lavaca County Road District No 8 validating orders bonds taxes and related actions and declaring an emergency.
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State of
Texas
Austin
Lavaca
Lavaca County
Commissioners Court
Said County
Commissioners' Court Sets Bond Date Change For Road District 3
At a special meeting on August 16 1926 the Commissioners amended the Dec 14 1925 order concerning the 175000 bonds of road district 3. The bonds are dated January 1 1926 bear interest from October 15 1926 and mature as per decree on file with the County Clerk Hallettsville Ferald.
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Otober
Hallettsville
Board fixes rate 11.50 per capita for 1926 27
The Texas state board of education set the scholastic per capita apportionment at 11.50 for the 1926 27 session. S. M. N. Marrs said the amount is the lowest since 1919 20 when it was 8.50 and a legislative supplemental appropriation of over 4 million dollars would be sought to raise it to 15. The formula uses 1 352 500 students as the base with Governor Miriam A. Ferguson and other state officials present.
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Austin
Texas
State Board of Education
S. M. N. Marrs
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Miriam A. Ferguson
S. H. Terrell
Emma Grigsby Meharg
James E. Ferguson
WAITING FOR OPPORTUNITY IN YOUTH AND SUCCESS
The editor reflects that many young men drift into old age while waiting for opportunity to find them. True success requires seeking and finding opportunity, not waiting for it to come by inheritance or luck.
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America
Keep smiling It is easier than grinning and sweeter than a grouch
The line presents a cheerful coinage about smiling being simpler than grinning and more pleasant than a sour mood, suggesting a lighthearted social sentiment. It emphasizes positivity over grumpiness with a playful phrasing.
Character Bonds Form While Money Attracts Followers
A reflection on how charisma creates friendships that endure as wealth attracts persistent attention and pursuit by others. The piece warns of how money can draw people in, testing genuine connections.
Refuses to toe the mark faces slim chances ahead
A terse saying notes that a person who refuses to toe the mark has little chance of moving beyond it, implying strict adherence to rules limits advancement.
The Pessimist Sees Ailments, But Not Himself
A wry line noting the pessimist who catalogs every national ill but omits his own failings, a social jab on self-awareness and blame.
Fergusons Begin Campaign in Temple for Democratic Runoff
The Fergusons announce the start of their campaign for the Democratic gubernatorial run off in Temple as part of their statewide bid.
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Fergusons
Temple
Gloom in Life Rumors vs Sunshine Breakthrough
An introspective reflection contrasts persistent gloom with the ever-present push of sunshine breaking into life. The message urges personal responsibility in shaping mood and outlook.
When You Think You Are Becoming Great It Is Time
A short aphorism urges action to prevent stagnation and shrinkage, framing heroic measures as essential during moments of perceived growth. It emphasizes proactive effort to maintain progress and avoid decline.
Make Up Your Mind and Return to Work Motto
Encourages perseverance by deciding fatigue is not a barrier and resuming labor. Emphasizes that decisive action boosts productivity and progress.
Dan Moody Pushes Statewide High School Plan
Dan Moody endorses a statewide campaign to provide a high school education for every boy and girl in Texas. The statement signals a bold educational reform drive in the state.
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Dan Moody
Texas
Fine
Dan
Shake
Plans Complete for Run-off Primary in Lavaca County
In Hallettsville Texas on August 12 the Lavaca County Democratic Committee plans Aug 28 runoff. Governor Miriam A Ferguson appears on the ticket per state guidelines. Moody drew first place. county offices for tax collector assessor and public weigher at Shiner are contested.
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Hallettsville
Tex
Lavaca County
Democratic Committee
State Executive Committee
Miriam A. Ferguson
Moody
Shiner
Sunday School Picnic at Hermann Park Picnic Success
The Lutheran Sunday School sponsored an afternoon at Hermann Park with games and contests. Alton Mueller won the tomato contest earning a flag while Winnie Knape and Johnnie Mladenko won the peanut contest, each receiving a large candy stick. A clothes pin race provided fun and at six oclock lunch was served including sandwiches cake chicken potato salad pears pickled peaches pickles soda water and ice tea.
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Lutheran Sunday School
Hermann Park
Alton Mueller
Winnie Knape
Johnnie Mladenko
Miss Lillie Mae Etlinger Delights Cuero Visit
Miss Lillie Mae Etlinger spent the past weekend in Cuero enjoying local sights and hospitality during a brief city visit.
Miss Lucile Wilson Visits Alvin At Papacek Home
Miss Lucile Wilson of Alvin is visiting at the R. B. Papacek home, according to a local social note.
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Lucile Wilson of
Alvin
R. B. Papacek
Roosevelt Etlinger and Sister Visit Moulton
Mr Roosevelt Etlinger and sister Miss Mary Ann of Yoakum were in Moulton Sunday. Mr and Mrs O F Knape returned Monday from a visit to relatives and friends at Houston and Galveston.
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Mr. Roosevelt Etlinger
Mary Ann
Yoakum
Moulton Sunday
O. F. Knape
Houston
Galveston
Oehl Family Visits Corpus Christi Sunday
Mr and Mrs Erwin Oehl Mrs W F Oehl and daughter Miss Natalie were in Corpus Christi Sunday for unspecified reasons as reported by the local column.
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Erwin Oehl
W. F. Oehl
Natalie
Corpus Christi
Business visitors from Yoakum tour Moulton
J. X. May G. Niemeyer and Mr Williams of Yoakum visited Moulton on Tuesday to handle business matters.
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J. X. May
G. Niemeyer
Mr. Williams
Yoakum
Moulton
Local visitors tour Rosenberg on Sunday
Vladik Boehm and Elo Feh renkamp from Moulton and Benno Hoppe of Yoakum visited Rosenberg on Sunday.
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Vladik Boehm
Elo Fehrenkamp
Moulton
Benno Hoppe
Yoakum
Rosenberg
Bohnenkamp Visits San Antonio Family
Mr and Mrs G J Bohnenkamp spent Sunday and Monday in San Antonio visiting Mr Erich Brunkenhoefer and family.
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G. J. Bohnenkamp
San Antonio
Erich Brunkenhoefer
Miss Evelyn Taylor Visiting Moulton Friends
Miss Evelyn Taylor of Caldwell is in Moulton since Tuesday visiting schoolmate Bernice Knape and family Darilek.
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Evelyn Taylor
Caldwell
Moulton
Bernice Knape
Darilek
Mrs McCann Adson Returns From Visit To Balhorns
Mrs Anna Belle McCann Adson returned to Round Rock Sunday after a week with her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Balhorn.
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Anna Belle McCannadson
Round Rock
Henry Balhorn
State Education Board Sets Lowest Scholastic Apportionment
The state board of education fixes the scholastic apportionment for the next term at 11.50 the lowest in seven years. The reduced figure will shorten terms in many schools and trim teaching staffs in others. That's some mere Fergusonism.
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State Board of Education
Fayetteville visitors stop at J F Hruska home
Mr P P Venglar and family of Fayetteville visited at the J F Hruska home during a Sunday stop en route to Shiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. P. Venglar
Fayetteville
Shiner
J. F. Hruska
Knesek Family Visits J F Hruska Home
Mrs E J Knesek and daughter Miss Lillian of Fayetteville and Miss Evelyn Knesek of Houston visited at the J F Hruska home Sunday and Monday.
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E. J. Knesek
Lillian
Fayetteville
Evelyn Knesek
Houston
J. F. Hruska
Toy Balloon Explosion Injures Local Mail Carrier
Gonzales Texas Aug 12 J D Gould a local mail carrier is confined to bed with severe burns to face neck and arms after lighting a cigarette following the filling of acetylene gas in several toy balloons a balloon exploded and flames engulfed his head and arms Rural Texas newsroom note reports the accident to the worker.
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Gonzales
Texas
J. D. Gould
Pupils Stage Shakespeare Play Friday Evening A Midsummer Night Dream
Pupils of the school and others will dramatize Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream on Friday August 27 at the school grounds. The performance begins at 8 15 p m and attendees are assured of good entertainment.
Bridge Club Hostess Juried by Jaeggli and Preston
Mrs Edwin A Jaeggli hosted the Bridge Club Tuesday afternoon with Miss Kathleen Preston achieving the high score.
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Edwin A. Jaeggli
Kathleen Preston
Cotton Receipts Rise in Moulton to 925 Bales
Cotton receipts in Moulton reached 925 bales by Wednesday noon as buyers and farmers tracked market movement across the region. The tally reflects ongoing trading activity in the local cotton trade.
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Moulton
Mr. Ewald Etlinger Visits Family in Moulton
Cuero resident Mr. Ewald Etlinger and his family visited homefolks in Moulton on Sunday, enjoying a family gathering and returning home afterward.
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Mr. Ewald Etlinger
Cuero
Moulton
Seguin Visitors At R A Etlinger Home
Mr Jodie Goetz and his sister Miss Madeline of Seguin visited the R A Etlinger home Tuesday.
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Jodie Goetz
Madeline
Seguin
R. A. Etlinger
Banquet Honors Miss Irma Linnartz at Texas Power Event
Miss Irma Linnartz attended a Gonzales banquet Wednesday hosted by The Texas Central Power Company for the benefit of its female employees.
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Irma Linnartz
Gonzales
Texas Central Power Company
Postcard from Fehrenkamp Party Arrives in Los Angeles
Mr F T Fehrenkamp and party report arrival in Los Angeles California on August 7 and say they are enjoying their time. They expect to begin the return journey home sometime next week.
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F. T. Fehrenkamp
Los Angeles
California
Smoke Cloud Over Steeple Draws Gnats at Shiner Church
In Shiner Texas on August 13 millions of gnats formed a dense cloud around the Catholic church steeple at dusk, resembling smoke from the top and nearly obscuring the cross. Local residents observed the swarm as darkness crept over the area.
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Shiner
Tex
Frank Lidiak Dead
Frank Lidiak died after a long illness in LaGrange Tuesday August 17. He was brother in law of Mrs. Edward Boehm Sr of Moulton and survived by his widow and several children. Funeral services were held Wednesday with interment in LaGrange Cemetery. From Moulton attended the funeral including Mr Vla dik Boehm and Mrs Ed Boehm Sr Mrs Ed Boehm Jr and Mrs Elo Fehrenkamp.
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Frank Lidiak
Edward Boehm
Moulton
LaGrange
Vladik Boehm
Ed. Boehm
Elo Fehrenkamp
Kuehn StriebeckWedding Ties Two Families
Mr August Kuehn Jr and Miss Hilda Striebeck wed Monday afternoon with Rev Senff officiating. The couple, children of the Kuehn and Striebeck families, reside on the Witting farm after the ceremony near Moulton and Witting respectively.
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August Kuehn, Jr
Hilda Striebeck
Senff
August Kuehn
Moulton
Henry Striebeck
Witting
Lavaca County Sets Tax Rate For Current Year
Lavaca county commissioners fixed the total tax rate at 48.14 cents per $100 valuation. General fund 25 cents, road and bridge 15 cents, court house bonds 1 cent, jury fund 1 34 cents, bridge repair 1 cent. Last year rate was 41.2 cents.
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Lavaca County
Court House
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State Bank
Board of Prison Commissioners
Commissioners’ Court
the Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Moulton, Texas
Mail Man
Will
Bridge Club
Kuehn Striebeck
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