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Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1916

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Culberson Club Formed in Gonzales With 250 Members

A Culberson Club has been organized at Gonzales, growing to 250 members. The report notes active local engagement and community outreach plans.

Gonzales

President Wilson Calls for an Unconquerable Navy

A statement expresses belief that under President Wilson the United States should possess an unconquerable Navy to defend national interests and deter potential adversaries.

Wilson United States

Rumor Denied Bryan Not Paid for Antiwar Remarks

A public assertion that William Jennings Bryan is paid for anti military statements is claimed as false with no basis in fact. The note emphasizes Bryan did not receive compensation for his political remarks or antiwar commentary.

William Jennings Bryan

Beaumont District Petitions Seek End to Dies Opposition

Petitions circulate in Beaumont urging Congressman Martin Dies to drop resistance to the administration's military preparedness program. Community activists call for support of national defense measures and urge Dies to back the president's plan.

Beaumont Martin

Miss Willie Garner Becomes Colorado County Treasurer Candidate

Miss Willie Garner of Columbus, a milliner, seeks the office of county treasurer in Colorado county. She is the first woman candidate in Colorado county.

Willie Garner Columbus Colorado County Miss Garner

Free textbooks to be provided in Dallas public schools

It is estimated that more than 10 000 pupils in the Dallas public schools will receive free text books next year. Free books will be furnished in the first four grades of the city schools.

Dallas

Moulton urged to host another agricultural fair this year

Local supporters urge Moulton to stage another agricultural fair while adjacent towns Shiner Yoakum Flatonia and LaGrange announce fairs this year. Community leaders insist Moulton cannot lag and call for quick action to organize the event.

Moulton Shiner Yoakum Flatonia LaGrange

Senate backs bill for Philippine independence within four years

The bill extending self government and authorizing the president to grant Philippine Islands absolute independence within four years passed the Senate 52 to 24. It now proceeds to the House for consideration.

Philippine Islands Senate House

Texas Equal Suffrage Association reorganizes for district drive

At a Texas Equal Suffrage Association meeting the state was divided into districts to push an aggressive suffrage campaign this year. The group plans to seek legislative submission of an equal suffrage amendment to a public vote.

Texas Equal Suffrage Association

Public School Directory Bulletin Issued by State Education

The State Department of Education issues a new Public School Directory bulletin. It provides information on scholastic enumeration school funds and local tax rates. A free copy is available on application to the state superintendent of public instruction.

State Department of Education State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Janszen Announces Candidacy for Justice of the Peace

The Eagle carries Aug W Janszen as a Democratic primary candidate for Justice of the Peace in Precinct No 6. A longtime resident, Janszen is well known in the precinct and deemed highly qualified to fulfill the office duties. He asks voters to give his candidacy due consideration.

Aug. W. Janszen Justice of the Peace Precinct No. 6 Janszen

Revenue official seeks re election in Lavaca County

Tax Assessor R Valenta announces candidacy for re election in Lavaca County subject to the democratic primary. His record as an official and citizen is praised. Voters are urged to remember his candidacy when casting their vote on July 22.

R. Valenta Eagle Lavaca County

Catholic Ladies' Aid Society Announces First Meetings

The Catholic Ladies' Aid Society held its initial meeting with Mrs. Oscar Anders and a second with Mrs. Willie Brosch. The next session is set with Mrs. Werner Cordes on Wednesday February 16. The group invites all Catholic ladies in and around Moulton to join.

Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society Oscar Anders Willie Brosch Werner Cordes Moulton Press Cor

Notable travelers motor to Weimar in a shared car

Henry Etlinger joined F. T. Pehrenkamp Ferd Neskorik Adolph Nachlinger and Frank Filipp motored to Weimar in a single car last week.

Henry Etlinger F. T. Pehrenkamp Ferd. Neskorik Adolph Nachlinger Frank Filipp Weimar F. W. Lueke Henry F. L. Mueller Werner’Cordes Frank Krenek Hallettsville

Ten Thousand Prize For Best Farming In Texas

The Texas Industrial Congress offers ten thousand dollars in gold for the best county performance in field crops livestock and gardens in 1916. Prizes up to two hundred dollars in ten classes. Entry forms available by postal card to the Texas Industrial Congress Dallas. Billy Minter of Austin is noted for a remarkable home garden achievement.

Texas Industrial Congress Congress Sabine Pecos Gulf Texa Industrial Congress Dallas Texas Billy Minter Austin United States

Farewell Party For Miss Frances Batey At Adela Knesek Home

Miss Frances Batey prepares to leave for San Antonio as Miss Adela Knesek hosts a farewell gathering Monday afternoon. Guests enjoy many games including forty two with Mrs. J W Nachlinger winning the prize and Mrs. Oscar Anders earning the booby. Refreshments of chocolate and cake served to a group of relatives and friends.

Adela Knesek Frances Batey San Antonio J. W. Nachlinger Oscar Anders Mesdames W.E. Parr R.B. Papacek E. Studeman Jf. J.kotzebue V. Rehmet Ed. Boehm, Jr Fr. Tomasko Elo C. Fehrenkamp Myrtle Corniche Jno. Bucek Anton Kolar Joe Bohuslav Misses Hettie Theresia Goetz Hattie Valentine Ella Krueger Lydia Kopecky Millie Pustejovsky Grace Preston Lydia Parr

Musical Recital At Kotzebue Home Delights Many

A large crowd of music lovers attended a recital by Mrs. A. M. Kotzebue and her pupils at Mr. A. F. Kotzebue’s home Monday evening. The program covered a wide range of compositions and was well rendered.

A. M. Kotzebue A. F. Kotzebue

Local Social Notes Highlight Gonzales Visits and Civic Happenings

The piece lists visits by Mrs. Edmund Ettinger and other locals to family homes in Shiner and Crockett. It notes leaders at Halletteville and a February 19 masquerade ball at the opera house. It also mentions Tom Shandera appointed census enumerator for the Moulton district and Jacob Cinadr promoting electric signage for his shop.

Opera House Kotzebue & Cinadr Tom Shandera Moulton Independent Jacob Cinadr Moulton Frank Cinadr

Fathers Club Organizes in Council Bluffs Iowa

Fathers of Council Bluffs organize a club to bring fathers closer to children teachers and the Board of Education. The group aims to unify with a federation and a uniform program to better the children after more than a year of successful activity.

Fathers Council Bluff Iowa Board of Education The People’s Home Journal

Mrs Ella Krueger Returns From Visit to Kyle and Gonzales

The Hagle notes Rev H A Heineke will conduct English services at the Lutheran church Sunday February 40 at 7 30 pm. Everyone is invited to attend.

Ella Krueger Kyle and Gonzales Hagle H. A. Heineke

Mineral girl wins state canning scholarship

Miss Annie Wolfe age 17 from Mineral Bee county won the state competition prize for champion canning club girls from twenty five counties. She receives a five year scholarship to the School of Industrial Arts at Denton valued at 1500 dollars. She will finish Mineral public schools this spring and enter the Denton school in September.

Canning Club Annie Wolfe Mineral Bee County School of Industrial Arts Denton Wolfe Mineral Public Schools

Kuehn's Grove Social News Highlights

A series of local gatherings unfolds at Kuehn's Grove with guests at Ernst Zimmermanns and families, birthday celebrations for Mr Selzer and Mr Laturnus, and a leap year ball at Anton Moellers. A new baby boy arrives for Mr and Mrs Frank Dietschke, and a baby girl for Mr and Mrs Jos Heger. The Kuehn's Grove Brass Band performs as winter day events pass.

Willie Winkenwerder Ernst Zimmermann Frank Dietschke Minnie Tillie Zimmermann Annie Louise Haas Fred Schindler Jos. Selzer Mr. Selzer Jos. Heger Anton Moeller Henry Laturpus Laturnous Kuehn

Social visits across families in 1916 Old Moulton area

February 8, 1916, records numerous visits as Fred H. Cook stayed with relatives in Shiner and Otto Moeller hosted Beyer guests. The Kloesels visited Henry Cook. the Cook family including Alma, Lizzie and Sophia, and others visited Frank Gray and his sisters. Viola Hafernick called on Misses Meiserschlager. Henry Cook and family later drove to Dilworth to visit relatives.

Fred H. Cook Shiner Joe Beyer Otto Moeller Komensky Henry A. Cook Amalia Alma Sauer Lizzie Sophia Frank Gray Joe Jurak Henry Cooper Dewey Johnson Lizzie and Sophia Cook George Gabitzsch Viola Hafernick Missena Meiserschlager Henry Cook Henry H. Saur Alma Edna Inez Dilworth Jay Bird

Forty two Club entertaining afternoon at Studeman home

Mrs Myrtle Cornibe hosted the Forty two Club at the Studeman residence on Thursday. Mrs W E Parr won the pin after a day of games followed by a salad cake and hot tea. Members present included J W Nachlinger Guy Haltom W J cordes Jno Brunkenhoefer V Rehmer W E Parr Hy Menefee Fr Tomasko R B Papacek Jno Bucek J T Jaeggli Elo Fehrenkamp Ed Studemen and visitors Chas Ripple Miss Emma Mladenka Earl and Annie Arnim Elsie Teller Grace Preston Vlasta Shandera Elvira Buescher Leila Horne.

Myrtle Cornibe Forty-two Ed. Studeman Mesdames J. W. Nachlinger Guy Haltom W. J. Cordes Jno Earl Annie Arnim Elsie Teller Grace Preston Vlasta Shandera Elvira Buescher Leila Horne

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hose Lucas Rehmet Ropciowad’s.i Moulton, Texas Studebaker For Justice of the Peace Edmund Etlinger City Eddie Pundt Floreeville Louise Niemeyer of Henry Jaroszewski John L. Janssen Mrs. D. Niemeyer Hattie Valentine of Crockett Smithville Kuehn’s Grove Old Moulton Frank Kloesel John Kloesel W. E. Parr Chas. Ripple
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