History of Lighting Progress Through the Ages
The article traces lighting from 5000 B C wood fires to 1922 incandescent electric lights with tungsten filaments. It notes torches, bronze lamps, rush candle precursors, Phoenician candles, oil lamps, glass chimneys, gas lighting, petroleum, Edison’s bulb, and advances by Auer von Welsbach. It ends with a question on the next development.
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Constantinople
Edison
Apostle of Light
Auer von Welsbach
Adequate Support for Public Schools
A local campaign endorses Adequate as a slogan urging increased funding for public schools. Community leaders cite improved facilities and classroom resources as key goals.
Fayette County Public Schools Secured State Aid Award
Fayette county public schools have been granted 2775 state aid to support district programs and operations.
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Fayette County
Yellow fever appears in several Mexican towns
Reports indicate yellow fever has surfaced in multiple towns across Mexico, prompting health authorities to monitor cases and urge precautions. Officials warn residents to seek medical advice if fever or jaundice develops and to avoid crowded areas until further notice.
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Mexico
Ferguson to Make Dallas Home Amid Political Fallout
Former Governor James E. Ferguson announces he will reside in Dallas, seen as a move amid ongoing discontent among local politicians.
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James E. Ferguson
Dallas
Marrs seeks 4 million for school relief in oversight bid
S. M. N. Marrs, newly elected state superintendent of public instruction, will ask the legislature to appropriate about 4,000,000 dollars for school relief programs.
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S. M. N. Marrs
Bible Study Group Meets With Mrs Studeman
The column notes a Monday 3 PM Bible study led by Mrs. Studeman with roll call scripture and a devotional from Ephesians 6. It lists attendees and related church activities along with several social visits and local news items.
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Studeman
Leazar
Christ
First State Bank of Moulton Declares 10 Percent Dividend
At the annual stockholders meeting the First State Bank of Moulton declared a 10 percent dividend. Directors elected include Wm Green Philip Welhausen Studeman Oswald Buescher and Frank J Wagner. Officers chosen: Wm Green president E Studeman vice president Frank J Wagner cashier George von Lienen assistant cashier Louis A Mig teller.
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First State Bank of
Senators in Twenty first district race announced
Judges W Madden Fly of Gonzales and A J Wirtz of Seguin announce candidacies for the state senate to fill the Lockhart vacancy caused by F Richards resignation. Governor Neff sets January 10 as the special election date.
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W. Madden Fly
Gonzales
A. J. Wirtz
Seguin
State Senate
Twenty-First
F. Richards
Lockhart
Neff
Wolf Hunt to Be Staged Near Here
Governor Neff and Secretary Staples will join a large wolf drive in Gonzales County during Christmas week. Seventy five wolf hounds have been secured for the hunt.
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Daily
Neff
Staples
Gonzales County
Local visitors and residents credited with regional towns
Hon. Sam Lackey and F. W. Joe of Cuero were in Moulton on Wednesday. Miss Mary Heidrich of Shiner stayed in the city last week visiting Mrs. Edgar Merrem. William Green of Shiner and Philip Welhausen of Yoakum were in town for business Tuesday. Oswald Buescher of Smithville was in Moulton this week visiting relatives and handling affairs. Nelda Erhard of Bastrup returned to resume teaching duties at the Sam and Will Moore Institute after illness.
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Mary Heidrich of
Shiner
Edgar Merrem
William Green
Philip Welhausen
Yoakum
Oswald Buescher
Smithville
Moulton
Nelda Erhard
Sam and Will Moore Institute
Bastrop
Lutheran Frauen Verein meeting at Mrs Pieper home
The Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein enjoyed a pleasant afternoon at Mrs. Louise Pieper's home for the regular meeting. Refreshments were served. The next gathering will be with Mrs. Charles Krause on January 4, 1923.
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Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein
Louise Pieper
Verein
Charles Krause
Auto collision near Lutheran church causes damage
A Buick roadster driven by Emil Papacek and a Ford touring car driven by Miss Lorena Askey collided near the Lutheran church Sunday. Neither occupant was injured and both vehicles sustained considerable damage.
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Emil Papacek
Literary Program at Nickel High School Friday
A varied program of dialogues readings songs and playlets will be presented at Nickel High School on Friday night December 15. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
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Nickel High School
Mrs Bucek and son return to San Antonio after visit
Mrs. John Bucek and her son Harvey James have gone home to San Antonio following a short visit with her mother Mrs. F. J. Knesek and other relatives.
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John Bucek
Harvey James
San Antonio
F. J. Knesek
Culak School Notes and Local Happenings
A northern blow up Friday and killing hogs was the order Saturday. Farmers report varying progress on plowing. Joe Novosad built a new house. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Marburger moved to Old Moulton. Gus Huff family hosted Schodde family. Mares visited Mares. Albert Selzer and Bertha and Julia Gebaur were guests of Rudie Huff and sisters. Turkeys sold at 28 cents per pound. Heerssen and son Fritz visited Huff. Forty two and Sweet Sixteen were played.
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Joe Novosad
Walter Marburger
Old Moulton
Gus Huff
W. H. Schodde
Frank Mares
John Mares
Albert Selzer
Bertha
Julia Gebaur
Rudie Huff
Ella
Hilda
F. Heerssen
Fritz
Lutheran Services in Moulton This Sunday
German worship at 10 30 in the morning and English service at 7 30 in the evening in Moulton this Sunday
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Moulton
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