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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
4
The annual Christmas ball at Park Verein will be held on Wednesday night December 26. The Moulton Concert Band is scheduled to provide music for the occasion.
The notice warns readers that the poll tax season closes January 31 and urges timely payment. It appears in a weekly paper dated Friday December 29, 1916, published in Moulton Texas.
Editor and congressman at large Jeff McLemore will marry Miss May Clark of Galveston on December 27. A benefit concert in Alice last week supported the public school, and other towns were urged to follow the example.
Runge approved a 40000 budget for a new brick school building by a 17 to 31 vote. The decision reflects support from Runge residents and officials for a local education project.
Governor James E. Ferguson on Saturday approved the contract for a new University of Texas educational building. The project carries a price tag of $250,000 and will fund a major campus addition.
Colorado County commissioners rescinded its plan to abolish the farm demonstration agent position. The move is described as wise, with a call for counties to maintain farm outreach roles.
The Copenhagen report by the Association for Research on Social Consequences of European War lists total losses at 15,100,000 with country figures: France 3,700,000. Great Britain 1,200,000. Italy 800,000. Serbia 480,000. Belgium 220,200. Romania 200,000. The figures reflect wartime casualties and economic impact.
The speaker recalls a mother figure whose gentleness and soothing presence filled homes with peace. The dying dream contrasts urban upbringing and simple crafts, yet faith and virtue shine through. The piece honors a mother who welcomed, cared for, and calmed the family with quiet, lasting impact.
Hallettsville Texas reports extensive improvements to water and electric systems. A brick power house is under construction with a 75 horsepower oil engine, new generator, two pumps, and new poles and lines. A separate street lighting system will be installed and streets repaved. Mayor H. M. Tippett and five aldermen steer this growth.
Hallettsville Texas December 16 the body of Dr James E Lay was buried in the cay cemetery the Odd Fellows order he led the funeral He served nearly fifty years as a physician and was beloved Surviving are the widow and five children Hugh Lay Alienia Lay S G Tarkington Mrs HR Anderson and Dr J E Lay Jr Dr J R Lay of Harlem is an only brother
W M Fly representative from Gonzales county runs for the house speakership with backing from many Democrats in the region. The effort reflects regional support for his bid in the legislature.
Weimar weighs a $15,000 bond measure to fund waterworks improvements. The election is set for January 23. A robust water system is viewed as a city’s key asset.
The next legislature may be asked to enact a uniform hunting season starting December 1 and ending February 1. Editors suggest banning hunting entirely for five years.
Houston firm opens an automobile interurban service from Weimar to Flatonia connecting with San Antonio and Aransas Pass trains. Stops are planned at three locations along the Weimar to Flatonia route.
Leonard Antrich of the Komensky neighborhood reports to The Eagle that the subscription tally for his daughter Rosa has moved ahead another year.
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