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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1911
Page
2
An unsigned note asserts Texas lacks a compulsory education law and urges supporting domestic industry while keeping consumer spending steady. The wording reflects a period voice advocating economic self reliance.
The Galveston Houston electric inter urban line will begin regular service on the morning of December 5. The Texas Federation of Women's Clubs plans a campaign to foster support for a compulsory education law.
A call for collective action stresses pulling together for the uplift of town, community and state. Encourages get together and sustained cooperative work as essential to progress.
The port of Galveston reports a new world record with 108,264 bales of cotton exported in one day on Saturday November 20. The value is about $5,525,084, loaded aboard thirteen vessels bound for foreign ports.
Hallettsville Texas November 22 District court in session five weeks adjourned yesterday Two special judges served M Kennon absent for wife health P H Green and A P Bagby acted as judges Five convictions included burglary sentences for Harrell Mc Henry Cardenas and George Foley plus life for Kubena murder Oscar Mike on parole after horse theft Over 125 civil cases disposed 75 tax suits about 30 divorces Total juror and bailiff costs 1614.50 Dockets left with criminal cases carried over for next term
Mrs GQ Welhausen entertained about sixty friends on Friday for her birthday. Alvira Fertsch and Otto celebrated their twelfth and ninth birthdays at their parents home last Monday afternoon with about thirty children present. Prof Albert Dittmar of Boursville visited Wednesday. Mesdames Kubitz J D Gray and L P Amsler were in Flatonia Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Philip Welhausen and baby of Yoakum spent Sunday here. Miss Tommie Thornton of Yoakum was here Sunday. Paul Appelt of Hallettsville is visiting several days. Nov 24, 1911. Reporter.
The statement argues education gains hinge on good roads connecting rural schools. It asserts no progress toward ideals in public education is possible until rural schools are accessible via reliable transportation infrastructure. The tone stresses practical needs for rural school districts.
The piece argues cleanliness as a cornerstone of city building noting inviting streets shade trees and lawns as key elements in a town’s improvement effort.
A new commercial club organized in a town signals progress and local vitality. Active clubs are seen as the strongest factor in driving a town’s advancement and development.
The EaGe states Mo zart lodge No 59 of the Sons of Hermann will meet Sunday December 17 at the regular meeting place. The death of the Fucek child near Moulton was noted with burial at Catholic cemetery Sunday afternoon led by Rev J Forster. Vane Eade sent sympathy to the bereaved parents. Mr and Mrs Krause hosted friends Saturday for Mrs Krause birthday anniversary with refreshments and good company. Tue Kacie extends wishes for many happy returns of the day.
The article argues Texas cotton revenue misleads residents about public funding for railroads factories and mines. It cites Grain Dealers Association figures showing cereals consumed domestically, reducing cotton’s net effect. It calls for outside capital, noting Texas must source development funds beyond cotton profits.
The article praises a law allowing Commissioners Court to appropriate up to a thousand dollars annually for farm experiment and demonstration work. It urges counties to allocate the full sum to a competent demonstrator and notes joint efforts with the Federal Government to secure expert supervision at little or no cost.
Mr and Mrs Chas Ritter and Miss Mary Roitech returned from Vernon where they visited relatives. Paul Hagens of Yoakum stayed with his uncle Geo Slagens. Attendees joined the Ammansville dance Monday. Mr and Mrs H F Knape traveled to Lexington for business and pleasure. Henry Strobel took a pleasure trip to Jackson County. Frank Knape entertained relatives and friends for a birthday. Chas Niemeyer returned from a short visit to Taylor.
The piece extols Texas as a great industrial educator driven by printing and writing. It lauds innovations from China and Germany, highlights print’s spread, and invites investment, mining, and farming growth under a sunlit future. It portrays Texas as fertile, resourceful, and full of opportunities inviting all to prosper.
Mr William Schmedt and wife and Mrs Geo Schmedt journeyed Saturday to Yoakum Cuero and other places to visit relatives and handle business. Mrs Knape Foerster Lily Jochen and Louis Knape Emil Jochen travel to Paige for the Laake Foerster wedding and will visit Lincoln and other Lee county relatives. November 27 1911 William H Schodde, a prosperous farmer south of town, has completed a five room residence built by Hermann Thar and Jack Mueller.
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