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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1915
Page
1
A recent census tally shows New York state population at 5,253,888, reflecting demographic trends and urban density across major cities and counties. The figure provides a benchmark for planning and resource allocation.
President Woodrow Wilson will marry Mrs Edith Galt on December 18 in a ceremony to be held at Mrs Galt's home in Washington.
Five Beecount schools receive a portion of the rural school fund totaling 1 400 dollars each, available February 1, 1915. Alton Tiller, 14, Caldwell County Boy Scout, wins first prize at the Dallas State Fair with a 7 percent score across classifications.
Rose Brothers and George Miers of Del Rio paid about 1 000 000 dollars for 650 000 acres of land in Coahuila Mexico. The tract lies roughly 30 miles from Del Rio.
Commissioners court reports Bell County approved prohibition by a 4 to 1 margin in the recent local option election. The law takes effect at 9 30 p m on December 25.
A weather brief from Kuehn's Grove notes a needed rain on Monday. Several local residents and families visited Hallettsville or hosted guests, including Rud Haas and Seidenberger, August Kuehn, Henry Sonsei, Jos Anderle, Joseph Dierschke, Paulina Dierschke, Paul Dierschke, Herman Meyer, Ernst Zimmermann, and Paulina Dietschke. The item closes with Silver Star date December 6, 1915.
J. F. Novosad and Miss Annie Schoenfeld, notable locals, were married on November 23. The couple will reside in Henkaus after the ceremony.
A dated Christmas poem encourages generous giving over material spending. It extols a kind heart and helping travelers as the true reward of the holiday season, urging joyful charity and personal impulse to assist others.
A flood of visits spreads through Yoakum Flatonia Schulenburg Moulton and Hallettsville as residents travel to see relatives and friends. Weddings include Calvin S Tullis and Minnie Cooper in Ling. The page notes christening services at Moulton Lutheran church and birthday parties for Lillie Lucke.
A Thursday evening gathering at Frank Raab’s home marked his birth anniversary with conversation, card games, and refreshments. The local note records many neighbors helping with repairs, meals, and tasks, plus birthday wishes to Mrs. Heinrich and others, reflecting a close Oak Grove community.
A light rain benefit farmers on Monday and a moving picture show was held at Evergreen School last Thursday. Various local families visited one another, with Henry Miculka celebrating a birthday last Tuesday night and refreshments served to many relatives and friends. Several households, including Pustejovsky, Woehler, Krause, and Machart families, spent Sundays with neighbors. Ludwig Janssen did work on Woebler farm as improvements were made. December 7, 1915.
Normana reports $6,000 paid to Mrs. V Weiss for 15 white faced two year old steers at $40 each to feed for market. Brenham notes Frank Clark of Fort Worth to speak on Seed Selection December 22. Luling tests ice around fruit tree roots to delay blooming for safer fruit. Palestine oil drilling party prepares to bore for flowing strata. Gonzales hosts federal meat canning demonstrations. Brownsville La Feria Mutual Canal plans $150,000 in system extensions to irrigate ~20,000 acres now, with hundreds more acres to gain water.
Washington December 6 Based on a Bureau of Crop Estimates bulletin the average price of beet cattle per 100 pounds in Texas is 5.60 while in 1914 the figure was about 8 50 per hundred pounds The report notes the year is a dull season but predicts early improvement in Texas livestock markets Five other states report higher prices than 1914 figures.
The Cemetery Society ladies hosted a Friday afternoon bazaar and tea that drew good social turnout and raised funds. Hallettsville High School lost a basketball game 22 to 2 on the local court while the baseball team won 6 to 2 against the visitors. J Huff returned to Houston after months here, T J Ponton spent the weekend in Hallettsville, and Misses Searcy and Province visited for the games. Reporter, Dec. 7, 1915.
The Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco closed with total attendance of 18,971,957. Yesterday set a record with 458,558 admissions through the gates.
The United States Department of Agriculture reports Texas peanut production in 1915 at roughly 15 percent of normal, seven points above the nine year average. The crop is described as well filled with unusually high yield per acre and greater Texas acreage than in 1914. Nationwide yield is estimated at 36.3 bushels per acre, with Texas in notably fine condition.
Henry Ford and his peace envoy party departed for Europe on Saturday. The Democratic National Convention is set for Wednesday in St. Louis. Congress met in Washington, and President Wilson urged approval of national defense in his address. Daniel Oppenheimer a San Antonio businessman died Tuesday at 79, a German native. W P Hobby acts as governor and received a reception and inaugural ball at the Driskill in Austin Wednesday night.
The Moulton Dramatic Company presents The Fruit of His Folly on Thursday evening December 16 for the benefit of the Moulton Volunteer Fire Department. The cast performs well and promises an enjoyable entertainment. Remember the date December 16.
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