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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1925
Page
4
A Louisville Courier-Journal editorial urges boys to return to school while they can. It argues that a solid education is the best foundation for success in business or work, warning that leaving school leads to lifelong regret and handicaps.
In a terse exchange the speaker warns that cut-outs are not quiet and hints at possible trouble or punishment for those who break silence. The taunt reflects tension and potential action behind the threats.
Ballinger Texas citizens report Runnels County cotton prospects with 60 percent yield in the southern half and 80 percent in the northern part. Expected totals range from 45 000 to 65 000 bales, with a possible 75 000 if rains come.
Farmers in Caldwell County northwest part dig shallow wells and discover what they claim is an underground river at twenty feet depth supplying water to irrigate feed crops. Geologists have speculated about such a possible water source in the past.
The following Moulton residents are summoned for county court jury duty. First week Sept 7: George von Lienen, Joe Heinrich Jr, Willie Berkenhoff, Wenzel Hoepfl, Ludwig Tkac, Leo Jaroszewski. Second week Sept 14: Jim Wagner, Willie Kaiser, Joe Willberg, Joe Etlinger, August Ellinghausen.
The Moulton Public School will begin the 1925 26 scholastic session on September 7 and parents should ensure their children start on the first day.
Dallas announces former state representative Edith Wilmans will enter the race for the Democratic nomination for governor next year.
The new automobile headlight law goes into effect on September 1. Vehicle owners are urged to have lights tested and adjusted to save expenses and avoid annoyance.
The editor argues that incorporation of Moulton grows more necessary with time. The piece laments the prevailing attitude of residents who push a "do as I please" approach and criticizes it as detrimental to the city’s governance.
Road District No. 1 in DeWitt County schedules an election on September 12 to authorize issuing 250 000 in bonds for a highway project from Yoakum to Hochheim.
The Eagle acknowledges a complimentary ticket to Gonzales October 6 to 10 for the fair and a mammoth pageant marking the 100th anniversary of the settlement of Gonzales and the DeWitt Colony on October 6 and 8. The event is touted as a premier South Texas fair offering value for attendees.
A humor exchange recounts a non church going man explaining his avoidance of church. The minister prods with mischief about past experiences including water in the face and being tied to a woman he has kept. The parson jokes that next time dirt will be thrown on him.
Waelder Texas residents voted Tuesday to issue $37,500 in municipal waterworks bonds. The measure carried six to one as strong interest and a large turnout accompanied the decision. The current privately owned water supply is inadequate for the town.
Floresville Texas voters approved a $40,000 bond issue for waterworks improvement and extension at an August 19 election. The measure was sponsored by the Floresville Civic Club whose members campaigned vigorously to mobilize turnout.
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