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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1916
Page
1
The Texas public approves Governor James E. Ferguson policy and supports a $2,000,000 appropriation for rural schools as Ferguson seeks legislative backing. The Moulton Eagle notes voter support confirms Ferguson’s educational program and discourages future opponents.
The notice states that President Woodrow Wilson will receive the official notification of his renomination on September 2. The event marks the formal acknowledgment of his bid for another term.
About fifteen thousand troops will move on a route starting in San Antonio and passing through San Marcos and New Braunfels toward Austin during the early September period.
A letter urges Moulton to stage free winter band concerts as community entertainment with an inaugural push for widespread community singing. It argues a strong band markets the city and calls on citizens to support both the band and patriotic singing initiatives.
President Wilson vetoes the army appropriation bill due to a provision shielding retired officers from the articles of war. The clash centers on disciplinary powers and military governance affecting veterans and ongoing service members.
The runoff primary to decide the senatorial contest between QO. B. Colquitt and Chas. A. Culberson will be held Saturday, August 26. Colquitt will carry the Moulton box by a large majority.
A reflective quatrain praising old mothers with white hair and kindly eyes. The speaker speaks of their calm Sabbath like grace and the time woven around them, noting their hands clinging to youth and memories of garden walks, roses, and old loves.
A terrific hurricane and torrential rain swept across Southwest Texas Friday causing fifteen deaths and millions in damages. Buildings were wrecked and crops beaten down. Hardest hit were Corpus Christi Aransas Pass Alice Bishop Kingsville Rockport San Diego and Robstown.
Relatives and friends gathered Friday afternoon at Mr. and Mrs. Emil Koester's home to celebrate Mrs. Koester's birthday. Dainty refreshments were served and attendees included Mesdames Gerdes, Baur Hy, J. Koester, Anton Kolar, Willie Koester, Etlinger, Cordes, An ders, Raab, Hohensee, Koester, Jaroszewski, Knape, Adela Cordes, Ella and Lillie Krueger, Hetty Niemeyer.
The report lists multiple August travels and visits: John Bucek and Fred Fehren kamp return from Houston Monday. Mrs Edmund Meyer and a baby visited in Shiner between trains. O B Kilert and Rudolph Jar oszewski visit San Antonio Sunday. Norman Buescher guest at Oswald Buescher’s home in Smithville. Adela Cordes and Lillie Krueger returned from Shiner Tuesday. Mrs J W Flesher and daughter from Rock Island visiting H A Menefee family. Mrs Julius Kotzebue and Allyne Kotzebue left for Gonzales Monday to visit parents F Goetz. Bred Koehler of Houston arrives Monday for several weeks with Dr F J Guenther and Mrs Holloway. Mrs Ed Studeman and sons return from Edna after a month with Be W Horne. Edward Boehm hosts birthday party for granddaughter Marguerite Boehm with games and refreshments.
G H Harris secretary manager announces opening day October 4 for the fifth annual South Texas Fair with designations Tex as Day German Day Yoakum Day and Editors Day. A banked banquet of Lavaca and DeWitt County produce will entertain visiting newspaper men with Gov Ferguson likely present. The City keys will be carried out of state limits and gates opened for a time of entertainment.
The Moulton Public School opens September 18 one week later than usual to improve first day attendance. Parents are urged to enroll children on the initial day and maintain full session attendance to avoid falling behind. Pupils under seven must enroll in the first two weeks or during the first week of January. W. E. Parr, Supt.
Oak Grove Ed district buys City Bakery from Robert Kaiser last week. Mr. and Mrs. Kaiser plan to move to Sealy next month. The issue notes local events: a child injuring arm, birthday celebrations, a church confirmation, Eastern Star rites, roof and improvements, a 20th milestone party, a birthday at Peach Creek, and school plans including new desks and Sept 26 start date. A grand ball is announced for Sept 9 with the O G P C Band.
Judge F W Lueke resigned as justice of the peace for Precinct No 6 last week. The commissioners court appointed August W Janszen to fill the unexpired term.
Mozart lodge No. 59 of the order of Sons of Hermann calls a Sunday meeting at Hermann Park to discuss a possible large celebration and dance next month. All members are urged to attend.
A fierce wind storm with heavy rain passed Friday, damaging crops but not as badly as last year. Farmers busy with cotton. Social visits noted among local families. A community dance at Henkhaus hall drew good attendance and health conditions are reported as very good. Sam. Aug. 21, 1916.
Mr Frank Winzik and Miss Wilhelmina Genzer were married at the home of Mr and Mrs Joe Papacek Saturday afternoon in a ceremony by Judge August W Jansven. A luncheon followed and well wishes were offered for a long happy life together.
Edgar William Edmund Pfeil and Edna Viola Martha Pfeil, twins of Mr. and Mrs. A. Pfeil, were christened at the family home near Shiner on Sunday with Rev. Wolfs dorf of Yoakum officiating.
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