Cotton Acreage Reduction Law Declared Void
FRANKLYN Texas February 1 Cotton limitation by law aimed at relief from overproduction in the South was ruled unconstitutional and void by Judge W C Davis of the 85th district court in Texas The ruling voided the Texas measure while similar laws in Mississippi Louisiana Arkansas and South Carolina faced voids or suspensions Judge Davis called enforcement the essence of tyranny and a violation of constitutional rights Tyson Robertson county attorney sought an injunction to limit Calvert farmer Fred L Smith’s cotton acreage The state plans appeal to higher courts and Attorney General Allred said he would represent the state Gov Sterling had resisted a special session to repeal the Texas law and doubted its constitutionality
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Franklyn
Texas
South
W. C. Davis
85Th District State Court
Mississippi
Huey P. Long
Louisiana
Arkansas
South Carolina
T. L. Tyson
Robertson County
Fred L. Smith
Calvert
Davis
Tyson
10Th Court of Civil Appeals
Waco
State Supreme Court
James V. Allred
Austin
R.S. Sterling
Long
Services Held For Yoakum Woman 89
Mrs. W. F. Adams Sr. 89, of Yoakum Texas died at home Wednesday morning. She is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery after funeral services at Beck's Chapel conducted by Rev. F. H. Hammer. Born in Philadelphia she married W F Adams in St Louis. They moved to Texas in 1876. Her husband died in 1928. Survived by two sons W F Adams Sr. and W L Adams both of Yoakum a daughter Miss Lillie Adams of Yoakum and two grandsons W Adams Jr of Kerrville and Albert Adams of Yoakum.
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Yoakum
Texas
W. F. Adams
Oak Grove
Beck’s Chapel
F. H. Hammer
Methodist Church
W. L. Adams
Miss Lillie Adams
W. Adams, Jr
Kerrville
Albert Adams
Heavy Demand for Artichokes In Pecos Valley
In Pecos Texas on January 31 demand for Jerusalem artichokes signals a new income stream for local farmers. Artichokes recently fetched up to 9 dollars a bushel in El Paso with a telegraphic order for 400 bushels. Tubers yield ranges from 500 to 4000 bushels per acre in parts of the country. President Hoover urged national participation in celebrating George Washington’s 200th birth anniversary.
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Pecos
Texas
Pecos Valley
el Paso
Herbert Hoover
George Washington
John Pilzner Buried After Short Illness in Moulton
John Pilzner prominent Oak Grove farmer died at home Wednesday January 27 after a brief illness. Funeral Friday from his mother's home in Moulton with burial in Catholic cemetery Rev Joseph Kopp officiating. Born November 23 1875 he was 56 years 2 months 4 days old. Survived by widow 11 children including Mrs Henry Mueller and Otto Pilzner, mother Mrs K Pilzner of Moulton three brothers and four sisters.”
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John Pilzner
Oak Grove
Moulton
Joseph Kopp
Mr. Pilzner
Henry Mueller
August Zimmermann
Emil Zimmermann
Lena
Martha
Adela
Otto
Johnnie
Edgar
Rudolph
August Pilzner
K. Pilzner
Paul
Frank
August Pohler
Louis Frels
August Kuehn
William Filipp
Eagle
Mrs John Aschenbeck Buried at Shiner
Mrs John Aschenbeck died at her home near Charlottenburg February 1 after a month illness. Funeral was at the Flessner home in Shiner with burial in Shiner City Cemetery. Born Johanne Fiessner November 11 1868 in Oldenburg Germany she was 63 years 2 months 20 days. Survived by husband 11 children and several siblings.
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John Aschenbeck
Charlottenburg
Flessner
Shiner
Shiner City
A. H. Falkenberg
Moulton
Aschenbeck
Johanne Fiessner
Oldenburg
Germany
Texas
Weimar
Lavaca County
Eagle
High School Program Draws Large Crowd
Mrs. W. E. Smith and her English class staged a one night program in the school auditorium last Thursday. The event featured one act plays and musical numbers with Arnold Papacek on saxophone and James Jaeggli on flute as soloists. The Moulton Juvenile Orchestra performed before the program. Proceeds benefited the school fund.
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W. E. Smith
Arnold Papacek
James Jaeggli
Moulton
Unemployment and Debt Figures Highlight Late News Flashes
United States unemployment nears 8 3 million while the public debt stands at 17 815 861 111. Dr Brinkley plans to leave the air from Villa Acuna across the Rio Grande. Detetive Street killer McKensie recaptured in Missouri. Local births and multiple weekend travels to San Antonio Temple and Victoria noted.
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United States
Dr. Brinkley
Kansas
Villa Acuna
Mexico
Rio Grande
del Rio
Granddaughter Jo Ann Marie Arrives for Seguin Family
Mr and Mrs George Baur travel to Seguin to visit their 9 pound granddaughter Jo Ann Marie born to Mr and Mrs Elmor Eberhardt at their home.
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George Baur
Seguin
Jo Ann Marie
Elmor Eberhardt
Birthday Celebration for Mrs Faltisek and 82nd Birthday for Joe Selzer
Mr and Mrs Anton Faltisek hosted friends Tuesday evening for Mrs Faltisek birthday with Mc aid Ed Funk Bob Godbee Emil Helweg and Oscar Kaiser attending. Refreshments were served and all enjoyed the gathering. Joe Selzer near Oak Grove celebrated his 82nd birthday Sunday in the presence of children and grandchildren with games and refreshments. He is in good health and wished many happy returns.
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Anton Faltisek
Joe Selzer
Near Oak Grove
Mr. Selzer
Faithful launch of Washington bicentennial observed nationwide
The United States George Washington Bicentennial Commission urges churches and religious groups to begin the nationwide celebration with unofficial services on February 19 to 21. Officials say devotional observances will honor the nation’s founder and unite Americans in a lasting tribute beyond grand displays.
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America
George Washington
Washington
United States
Bluecher Park Mask Ball at Shiner Draws Large Crowd
The annual masquerade at Bluecher Park attracted a very large audience Sunday night. Thirty masks appeared in varied characters reflecting current events. Judges included Judge E. J. Motis, E. A. Zappe, Mrs. Emil Pohler, and Mrs. E A Zappe. Prizes awarded at 9 pm included George Washington and Martha Washington among gentlemen and ladies, with prizes of 3, 2, and 1 dollars. Schultz's orchestra provided music.
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Bluecher Park
Shiner
E. J. Motis
Yoakum
E. A. Zappe
Emil Pohler
Metis
Beran Announces Candidacy For County Commissioner
Charles Beran Jr of Moulton informs The Eagle he is a candidate for county commissioner of Precincts 6 and 2. He pledges full duties, road improvements, and economy where possible. His announcement will appear in upcoming columns.
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Charles Beran, Jr
Moulton
The
Eagle
Beran
Breslau Basketeers Win County Championship
The Breslau basketball team captured the county title at the interscholastic league tournament held in Shiner on Saturday.
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Breslau
Basketeers
Shiner
Road Work Never Done and Its Civic Value
The article argues ongoing road construction is vital as mechanization boosts farming needs. It notes there is waste in political or unnecessary builds, but stresses every new road strengthens civilization and supports faster, cheaper, weatherproof secondary routes for broad development.
H A Broesche In Critical Illness At Home
Mr H A Broesche aged 89, father of Mrs A H Falkenberg, is critically ill at the home of Rav and Mrs A H Falkenberg. Visitors included Mr and Mrs William Boemer of Berclair, Mr and Mrs William Dallmeyer, Mr and Mrs C C Ehlert, Mr and Mrs Fred Heiner of Burton, and Mr and Mrs H G Broesche of Brenham.
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H. A. Broesche
A. H. Falkenberg
Rav
Broesche
William Boemer
Berclair
William Dallmeyer
C.c.ehlert
Fred Heiner
Burton
H. G. Broesche
Brenham
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Mouilton
Texa
Community Bank
Herbert Elster
San Antonio
Mrs
A. J. Elster
John M
Pete) M’kensie
Sam Street
Bexar County
Malden
Missouri
Tom Beal
Thomas Bryan
Felix Nesrsta
Dorothy
Temple
West Columbia
QO. F. Knape
C. C. Perkins
Grandpa
Grandma
Henry Koester, Jr
Victoria
Joe Kunetka
Theo. C. Johnson
University of Texas, Austin
Rud
Filip of Shiner
Frank Ullmann
Filip
George’ Washington
Edith Dreyer
Edgar Pfeil
Elton Zander
Martha Washington
Wilma Behlen
Pansy Gil
Rose Lee Schmidt
Annie Mikeska
Schultz
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