Colorful early Waco tale recalls springs and founders
The narrative chronicles Waco’s origins from mineral springs and a Wa co village to 1849 town founding. It highlights Jacob de Cordova as Texas land innovator and first publicity man, and Arch Erath as surveyor and Texas Ranger figure, noting battles with the Cherokees and San Jacinto-era service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Neil McLennan
Scotland
Capt
B. Erath
Austria
McLennan
Erath
Texas
Jacob de Cordova
Jamaica
Odd Fellows
San Jacinto
Memorial Resolution for Theodore H. Leslie of Moulton Lodge 298
Moulton Lodge 298 A F and A M mourns the death of Brother Theodore H. Leslie a Master Mason raised in the lodge. The resolution orders 30 days of mourning draping of the lodge in his memory and directs minutes to memorialize him and copies to his family and the Moulton Eagle for publication. Signed by Frank Luksovsky Jr John M Meiners Donald A Bunting Moulton Texas November 26 1954.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore H. Leslie
Moulton Lodge No
A.M
A.F
Moulton Eagle
Frank Luksovsky Jr
John M. Meiners
Donald A. Bunting
Moulton
Texas
This and That by Walter Malee
The column urges attention to small farmers facing pressure from urban migration. It argues that prosperity in farming benefits all and warns that neglecting rural livelihoods risks broader economic loss and personal security.
Making sure the land stays in farmer hands
The speaker urges all efforts to help the have-nots gain farm ownership and secure steady farm livelihoods. Expanding farm ownership across the population is framed as essential for safety and future, preventing socialist moves and preserving the current way of life.
Farm Condition Speech Urges Action on Rural Decline
A speaker warns that worsening farm conditions force more people from farms and questions who bears the blame if no action is taken. The address frames rural distress as a consequence of policy and societal neglect.
Farmers face tariff debate and land scandal in Cuero
A letter discusses petitioning government over farm policies driving family farmers from farms and criticizes union influence. It notes a Cuero veterans land scandal with alleged misdeeds in land loans and inflated prices, and urges updating address changes with both old and new addresses.
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U. S
Cuero
Veterans Land
Subscriptions Roll as Eagle Readers Renew in Caldwell
Walter Marburger writes from Caldwell to renew for another year. The list names numerous subscribers from Moulton Shiner Flatonia Yoakum and San Antonio with fees paid. The Eagle costs two dollars a year and saving comes from attracting new subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janie Sustr
Leander Mueller
C. C. Orts
J. L. Meyer
Reuben Bailey
Yoakumnew
Donald Bunting
Martha Biehunko
Geo. Rehak
Chas. Tykal, Sr
Frank Novak
Charles Kocian
Henry Gold
James Janak
Wanda Will
Joe Wagner
Jim Kouba
John Raab
Shiner
A. J. Glass
Miles
Eton Mueller
Richmond
Lad Hruska
Houston
J. G. Luebben
California
University of Texas
Austin
A. C. Little
A. C. Craig
San Antonio
Gus Gummelt
H'ville
Ad. Morisak
New
M. J. Hrnek
L. A. Meiners
Lon E. Spann
Lev. Shiner
Emil Helweg
Corpus Christi
John E. Rabel
Jake Hull
Flatonia
Clara Wotipka
Rud. Freytag
Edwin Darilek
Cpl
Johnny Koncaba
Carl Smith
Vine Barta
Schulenburg
Victor Beran
Willie Tu
Cottonseed Meal For Dessert Takes Center Stage In Texas
The Texas Business Review previews cottonseed meal for poultry feed and mellorine as growth prospects amid a weak cottonseed oil sector. Experts cite high R D costs for small mills and competition from soybean processing plus price controls as factors in industry decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research
Texas
Robert H. Ryan
Texas Business Review
U. S
Ryan
Luther Leaguers Elect Officers At Nov Meeting
The Luther Leaguers met November 15 at 7 30 pm with hymn singing and a Psalm. Rev Holm taught Everlasting Life. Officers elected: Kerwyn Pietsch president Ora Nell Findilsen vice president Kaylene Wachendorf treasurer Ethel Hafernik secretary. Rebecca Halliburton and Kerwyn Pietsch served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Leaguers
Leaguers
Holm
Kerwyn Pietsch
Ora Nell Findeisen
Kaylene Wachtendorf
Ethel Hafernik
Rebecca Halliburton
Subscriptions Offer for Lasting Christmas Gift
A Christmas gift idea is a year long subscription to the Moulton Eagle. Regular price is 2.50 dollars annually but a renewed rate of 2.00 dollars applies if a new subscriber is found, with the new subscriber paying 2.00 dollars as well.
Buck Stone Helps Neighbors Reunite In Quiet Fracas
In a small dispute, Buck Stone gives a helping hand rather than a gavel as a neighborly gesture restores "Sis" to her home. The scene highlights peaceful, courteous conflict resolution and a shared preference for temperate beverages over heated arguments.
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Buck
Sis
Buck Stone
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W. M. Donald A. Bunting
See’y
Geier-Merrem
American Legion
Wim. Micuika
James Koneaba
Adj
Vv. F. W. Post
Gene Hinci
Jodie Meiserschlenger
Ven
V.F.W. Hall
Frankie Darilek
Frank Hanslik
Secy-Treas
Moulton Lions Club
Pundt
Roy Kotzebue
Moulton Chamber of Commerce
W. H. Pundt
Feral Deboserinsurances Corporation
Dessay T
Econ
Feiler
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Safety — Strength
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Corporation 4 Chia
Wert
Haas
Furn
Novosad Shoe Repairing
Walter Malee
Nive
Senator McCarthy
McCarthy
The
Communist Daily Worker
Committee For Economic Development
Tucrnavi Cartoon CO
B. Link
Tony
Stud
Neah
Joe
Bink
Han
Minias
Ceheopt
Luther League
San Antonio Express
Express Publishing CO
Joe Marsh
Sis” Brown
United States Brewers Foundation
Chicago
Sinclair
New Sinclair
Sinclair Products
Moulton, Texas
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