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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1919
Page
4
Three fourths of the states have ratified a national prohibition amendment and it will take effect January 16 1920. The change will be embodied as a constitutional amendment for vigorous enforcement and nationwide observance. Public opinion has shifted toward a bone dry nation, once deemed impossible.
The Eagle reports 83 new subscribers since adopting cash basis. Names include Jacob Rothbaur Shiner Miss Amalia Cook Knippa Miss Mary Trojacek Flatonia Miss Annie Gajer Moulton Frank Graves Needville Alfred Kubitz Fort Worth C L Windel Shiner Harvey Sternenberg Bellville Miss Martha Wunderlich Galveston Frank Mikulencak Schulenburg Mrs Mary Stavinoha Shiver Jim Ermis Beaumont Rudolph Chlastak Moulton Albert Holik Moulton Charles Zavesky Shiner Joe Simper Shiver.
Lavaca county ginned 33 757 bales of cotton for 1918 through January 1, up from 26 528 bales the previous year. Nearby counties show varied totals for January 1 with Gonzales DeWitt Victoria Jackson Wharton Colorado Fayette posting higher 1918 figures than 1917. Texas as a whole produced 2 248 299 bales by January 1 versus 2 975 001 bales a year earlier.
Washington January 30 the treasury reported total sales of war savings and thrift stamps since their market introduction thirteen months earlier at 1 049 000 000 dollars the figure shows continued strong demand for patriotic savings programs.
Governor Hobby endorses national food pledges as the Texas Industrial Congress urges double the 1918 garden acreage. The drive promotes home gardens, soil care, and efficient use of manure and fertilizers to cut Texas’ $200 million annual food import bill and supply Europe with 20 million tons of food in 1919.
Mrs RK Wiseman of Moulton visits A G Wiseman home in Flatonia. A card from Lou Sloma says he is well and hearty with the army of occupation in Germany. Boatewain Kd Kolar returned from San Diego with an honorable discharge from the navy. Flatonia Argos.
The Baursville Frauen Verein met Tuesday last week with Misses Ida and Minnie Lueke. Members enjoyed conversation and needlework. Refreshments were served. The next gathering will be with Mrs H A Heineke on Tuesday February 18.
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