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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1914
Page
1
The United States produced 16 566 000 bales of cotton this year the largest crop on record Officials say the figure highlights harvest strength amid market demand The line about the hesitation waltz playfully notes poetry in motion and pacing for lovers of dance.
Voters at Wallis last week rejected abolishing the independent school district by 75 to 26. The board supports stricter regulations impacting cotton consumption and a new regulation bed sheet.
A playful daily caption ponders whether the vehicle burned contained hogs or the hogs burned the vehicle. The item hints at a humorous misreading rather than a detailed incident.
In Hallettsville an election on abolishing the city corporation ended with 118 votes to retain and go against abolition. The result favors maintaining the current city governing body.
Texas ginners produced 483,916 bales of cotton in November, down from 543,392 bales in the same month last year, reflecting a drop in statewide cotton output.
The first compilation under the income tax law lists 357 598 taxpayers who paid a total of 28 253 535 dollars in taxes. The speaker notes they are not included in the list.
From Nantegideo comes word that the British squadron responsible for sinking four German cruisers last week consisted of eight large fighting ships.
The Department of Commerce reports the American merchant marine has grown by 361 078 tons in total vessel displacement since September 3. The agency praises the progress and urges continued efforts.
The Southern Interstate Hotel Association and the Texas Hotel Men's Association met in Galveston last week and unanimously adopted a resolution urging hotels to switch from linen to cotton napery to raise cotton consumption.
The National Convention of Ginners will be held in Memphis Tennessee January 1 and 2 inviting every ginner in Lavaca county to attend. National delegates have been elected from all states and the convention will be the largest ever held.
Dispatches say Germany and Austria offer 14 to 18 cents per pound for cotton, but Shiner Gazette notes little of this money materializes. The piece argues that even if the United States had a merchant fleet, cotton prices would still remain low at seven cents per pound.
The Gonzales Concert Band gave a fine open air concert Friday with eight numbers. A former Moulton boy is a member, prompting praise for community support and the band as a good town advertisement.
A reflective poem fragment urges generosity and kindness toward others. It emphasizes giving freely of one’s best thoughts and judging fellowmen with mercy, suggesting true merit lies in charitable acts despite flaws.
A paternal urban legend advises young men to value a patient, mother loving girl who delays chores for family. It extols waiting on her doorstep, claiming such a girl with roses and angelic voice is worth commitment, warning against abandoning her for speed or flirtation.
Governor O B Colquitt donated 314 dollars of his own money to the battleship Texas silver service fund. The total cost of the service was 7500 dollars.
In 1913 over 14 million cigarettes consumed in the United States with a crop value of $72,781,626. About 1,500 American boys fall victim to cigarettes daily, and teachers report it is nearly impossible to educate a cigarette smoking boy. Harvard records show fifty years with no tobacco user atop the class. Boys, don't use tobacco.
Mrs. Warner Krause and the baby of Fintonia were in the city last week. Mrs. R Preston and daughter Kathleen returned Saturday from a visit to relatives in Houston. Ben O Mueller, a farmer, remembered The Eagle in the city Monday. Editor Richard Waltersdorf and family of Hallettsville visited Friday and Saturday. They were hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Wermann Thar and Mr. E R Faltisek of Rowena Scar ry county who moved to Moulton last week. A new baby arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs F J Helweg on December 9. J W Outlaw of Houston and Miss Mayme Tchulemeyer of Flatonia wed in the Flatonia Methodist church Sunday evening. Hugo Ablig and family of Beeville left for Hallettsville to spend time with relatives before returning home. A large crowd celebrated little Miss Georgia Mladenka’s fourth birthday with games and refreshments.
The war caused a broad business slump across the country but the piece argues recovery is near and urges readers to support home merchants and keep money circulating locally to strengthen optimism and the economy.
Lorbeeren lodge No. 63 auxiliary to the Sons of Hermann held a Sunday afternoon meeting at the Hermann park hall and elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs. Hermann Thar, VP Mrs. Laura Valenta, secretary Mrs. G. J. Bohnenkamp, treasurer Miss Ida Lueke, trustee Mrs. Edmund Meyer, finance chair Mrs. Wm. Schmidt, and physicians Guenther & Guenther. Mrs. Wm. Schmidt named delegate to the grand lodge with Mrs. Bohnenkamp as alternate.
A Stradivarius violin of 1711 sold in Chicago for 810,500, a record price per musical experts. The buyer was opera singer John McCormick who also purchased Paganini’s bow for 500.
J. R. Kremenek of Mlatonia buys the Moulton City Bakery from Charlies Ripple last week and is welcomed to the community. Emil Jaroszewski and wife, living southeast of town, were in the city Tuesday, placing orders and visiting The Eagle. The Hermann Park Verein Christmas dance is set for Saturday night December 26 at the ball. poetry of motion lovers are urged to attend.
The passage warns that fire dangers respect no person and threaten all from palace to poor. Readers are urged to defend homes by staying vigilant, cleaning up waste and trash, and avoiding delays. Proper defense keeps insurance rates lower and delays the fire demon.
Mozart lodge No. 59 at Hermann park hall elected officers for the coming year led by president O. R. Eilert and vice president Gus Huff. Trustees include F. T. Fehrenkamp, treasurer Hermann Thar, secretary G. J. Bohnenkamp, and others. Delegates to the grand lodge in Fort Worth in April were Fehrenkamp Hillmer Schodde Ettinger Schmidt with alternates Hilert Huff Bohnenkamp Koenig and Dierschke.
A list of third and fourth grade pupils who contributed to the library fund includes Alice Kotzebue 50c Anita von Lienen 25c Theodora Jaeggli 25c Hertha Pieper 25c Henry Earl Menefee 25c Clarence Knape 25c Mildred Knape 25c Willie Pieper 15c Leopold Zweschper 5c Va dike Culak 25c Mary Tilicek 15c Herbert Meiners toc Joe Kramet bauer 20c Eddie Krametbauer 26c Legon Burris 20c Ceetla Rehmet 15c Hilda Krauser Rudolph Grunewaldt 5c Annie Vozuiasce Leo Guenther 100 Ellen Gerdes 200 Erna Baur 5c Gladys Rhy 25c Etta Koester 15c Beulah Hull 5c.
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