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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1922
Page
5
The article praises Randall Parrish as a popular and industrious Western and mystery writer. It notes his antiheroic hero type and describes his appeal, then announces The Case and The Girl as a mystery featuring amateur detectives to be serialized in this publication.
Washington reports the value of principal farm field crops for the year at 7.5729 billion dollars, up from 5.7299 billion the previous year. The Department of Agriculture released its final 1925 year report from Washington on December 15.
The Eagle urges readers, especially parents, to read an article titled What Cigarettes Will Do For Your Growing Boy on page four, highlighting concerns about smoking impact on youths.
Mr Henry Wiculka and family from San Antonio are here visiting relatives and friends, sharing time with local kin and catching up on news.
A cold norther blew in Saturday night. Miss Rosie Brom came home from Yoakum to visit her sister Mrs. Joe Kasper. Anton Raab and Joe Raab with sisters Misses Stasie and Ida were guests at Gus Huff’s home Sunday.
The Eagle reports Constable Henry F. L. Mueller will enforce the law at all times not just holidays. He prohibits speeding and reckless driving, prowling on school grounds at night, and shooting fireworks in the streets. Citizens are urged to support officers in their efforts.
The Cemetery Aid Society held its regular meeting with Mrs. Henry Krueger on Wednesday December 6. Guests enjoyed refreshments and a pleasant afternoon. The next meeting is planned with Mrs. Edgar Merrem on Wednesday January 3 and an officers election will be held.
Mr and Mrs L H Ploeger of San Antonio have returned from a state ice cream manufacturers convention held in Yakum Herald reports.
Bible Study Diags meets Wednesday at 3 PM with Mrs Stademan. Program includes Song Joy to the World, Roll Call relate parable or miracle, Prayer Story of the Christ Child, readings by Mary Thompson and Mrs Jaeggli, special songs by the Koesters and Cordes, and Silent Night chorus.
Mrs. Sam Jaeggli will entertain at a special meeting of the Moulton Home and School Club on Friday, December 29.
The Friday night literary program at Nickel School drew a capacity audience, showing local backing for youth civic duties. The Nickel section is among the county’s best schools with Miss Helen Ruhmann heading the faculty and assistants Miss Mason and Miss Kathleen Preston.
Galveston Texas regains position as the United States second greatest seaport in 1921 per the Army Engineers report received in Galveston. The year shows Galveston total commerce of 725,971,987 dollars surpassing New Orleans at 725,504,318 for the year.
Hallettsville Texas December 17 Paul J Brier longtime Rural Route 3 carrier broke his wrist cranking his car at the post office. Brier a Spanish American War veteran collects a pension for wounds suffered in the Philippines.
A young girl writes Santa asking for a doll with curly hair and sleeping eyes a swing a bed a table and chair a story book a track running train and a tree with pretties. She adds a wish for a car if possible and asks Santa to ring 48 when in town to talk.
Professor William Eilers of Wied in this county will become supervisor of rural schools under Prof Marrs the new State Superintendent of Education. Eilers formerly county superintendent and is a noted educator who has taught in this county and others.
The Southwestern Division of the American Red Cross reports aid to about 80,000 able bodied soldiers and over 6,000 invalided veterans in camps and hospitals. It details Home Service Recreation and Medical Social Service programs guiding dependents, benefits, and medical histories to support ex service men through hospitalization and recovery.
A constitutional amendment to elect the President and Vice President by national popular vote was proposed by Representative Lineberger of California. The plan includes presidential primaries in all states under congressional supervision and would extend the President and Vice President terms to six years.
The Baursville Lutheran Frauen Verein met with Mrs. Fritz Kaase and daughters for an afternoon gathering. Refreshments were served. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Adolph Baur on Wednesday January 3. All members are urged to attend.
The Eagle will observe Christmas and skip the Friday December 29 issue. The next issue appears Friday January 5. The editor thanks patrons and correspondents and asks continued support and news reporting in the coming year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.
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