Governor Colquitt seeks 50000 for Alamo restoration plan
Announcement states Governor Colquitt will urge the thirty-third legislature to appropriate 50000 for completing Alamo restoration and general beautification of the surroundings. Between 125 and 150 automobiles carrying over 400 people will depart San Antonio this week for the Medine damsite excursion under the auspices of the Bexar County Highway League.
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Colquitt
Thirty-Third Legislature
Alamo
San Antonio
Medine
Bexar County Highway League
Texas Needs Great Men
A reforming call on national leadership appeals for unity and strong, capable leaders to end internal quarrels and partisan strife. It warns that continued division weakens the nation and hampers prosperity, urging Texans to demand decisive, principled leadership.
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Texas
My Valentine Poem of Enduring Love
My Valentine expresses a devoted, hopeful affection with imagery of spring and growth. The speaker pledges to shield the beloved from life’s ills until their love fully unites, praying for daily happiness and deeper affection. The poem speaks in a romantic, era-tinged voice with aspirations of lasting devotion.
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Valentine
Nearly a Million School Children in Texas Eligible for Free Tuition
Austin reports Texas scholastic census of May 1901 shows 991,469 children ages 7 to under 18 entitled to free tuition for 1911-12. State Board of Education assigns 6.80 per child, total 6,741,581.20 dollars. permanent fund 72,040,000. total funds 13,351,121. Average per capita 13.46, up nearly 3.00 from last year. 20,742 teachers. 17,566 white, 3,176 colored. 68.65% hold state certificates. white teachers average salary 405.82, up from 394.23.
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Austin
Texas
State Board of Education
Eiher
Try to Win a Prize in Texas Crop Contest
Texas residents on farms are urged to enter a statewide crop contest offering 142 prizes totaling 10 000 dollars. No fees, just time and effort to improve cultivation per directions. Winners gain cash and possibly the finest crop ever produced. Contact the Texas Industrial Congress in Dallas for details and entry blanks.
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Texas
Texas Industrial Congress
Congress
Woodrow Wilson Supporters Dominant in Oklahoma County Conventions
Indications show Wilson backers likely control Saturday county conventions in Oklahoma. The development signals strong local organization and momentum for the presidential campaign.
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Woodrow Wilson
Oklahoma
Moulton Plans Agricultural Fair This Summer
A February 11 public meeting at the opera house elected F T Fehrenkamp as president and organized a four day fair from June 25 to 28. Donations reached about $500 by Monday night. Hermann Thar will solicit further funds. A second meeting is set for February 25 at 9 AM.
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Opera House
F. T. Fehrenkamp
Edward Boehm
G. J. Bohnenkamp
E. Studeman
Hermann Thar
A. F. Kotzebue
J. T. Jaeggli
Wm. Schmidt
Ed. Boehm
Henry Koester
William Hillmer
F. J. Kuesek
Edward Boehm, Jr
Bass
Wim berly and Paulus Form New Yoakum Law Partnership
Messrs Henry S Paulus of Hallettsville and Horace Wimberly of this city form a partnership as Wimberly Paulus lawyers with office in Yoakum. Paulus will reside permanently here and both are praised as leading figures in the profession. The Times extends congratulations predicting continued success for the new venture.
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Messrs
Henry S. Paulus
Hallettsville
Horace Wimberly
Wimberly & Paulus
Yoakum
Paulus
D. A. Paulus
Haliettsville
Wimberly
Dame Fortune
the Times
Yoakum Times
Population growth in Texas from 1836 to 1910
The article outlines Texas population figures from 1836 to 1910, noting a white majority at San Jacinto with about 25 000 whites in 1836 and a sixfold rise to 212 592 by 1850. It details 1860 604 251. 1870 818 579. 1880 1 591 749. 1890 2 235 523. 1900 3 048 710. 1910 3 896 542, and mentions census shows slower growth of the negro population relative to whites by 1910.
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San Jacinto
Texas
United States
Flatonia Moves to Incorporate Under Commission Form
Flatonia voters will decide on incorporating under a commission form of government. The measure seeks to establish a framework for a larger city and outlines the initial steps toward municipal growth.
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Flatonia
Former Governor Folk Withdraws From Democratic Presidential Bid
Former Missouri governor Folk ends active candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination after withdrawing from the race. He exits as party contenders move toward primary votes and party unity efforts.
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Folk
Missouri
Fire Devastates Six Buildings in Rockdale
A disastrous fire struck Rockdale on Saturday morning destroying six buildings and causing an estimated loss of about $35,000. Local firefighters battled the flames to prevent spread and contained the blaze to the affected structures. No injuries are reported, and authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.
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Rockdale
German squadron to visit United States next June
Berlin reports a German squadron will visit the United States next June. Prince Adelbert, the emperor’s third son, will accompany the squadron.
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Berlin
United States
Prince Adelbert
Lincoln’s Birth Centennial Observed on Lincoln's Day
Monday February 12 marked the 103rd anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth, noted as one of the country's greatest men.
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Abraham Lincoln
Senator J. F. Wouters Opens Senate Campaign at Temple
Hon J F Wouters of Houston launches his U S senate bid at Temple on March 2 the Texas Independence anniversary.
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J. F. Wouters
Houston
United States Senate
Texas
Couple Wodicek and Picha Wed at Catholic Church
Mr. Jim Wodicek of Moultone and Miss Maria Picha of near town were married Tuesday morning at the Catholic church with Rev. Forster as celebrant. Tuesday Eagle congratulates the couple and wishes them a long married life.
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Jim Wodicek
Moultone
Maria Picha
Near Town
Rev
Forster
Tue Eagie
Wodicek
Masquerade Ball Delights Young Guests At Opera House
A children's masquerade ball drew about twenty youngsters in costumes at the opera house last Saturday. Unmasking occurred around 10 PM followed by dancing for the adults, producing a lively village social event.
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Opera House
Industrial Notes and Texas Business Sparks
Industrial notes report funds for a large peanut oil mill at El Campo. Six carloads of cattle shipped from Belton to Kansas City markets. January oyster sales reached 80000 and fish 36600 dollars. Corpus Christi residents plan a bay causeway from the reef end to the city. An election will decide 150000 dollars in bonds for good roads. Tom Green county sees road construction. Beaumont merchants buy seven miles of Neches river frontage for terminals and wharfage. A ten story San Antonio building valued at 300000 dollars will start in thirty days. Katy Railroad may build a Waco lime plant costing about 100000 dollars. Rio Grande & Eagle Pass Railway extension planned from Laredo south along the Rio Grande. work to begin in spring. Seminole cattle market active with deals over 100000 dollars, most cattle shipped to Denver.
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Texas
Corpus Christi
Tom Green
Beaumont
Neches River
Rio Grande
Eagle Pass
Laredo
Boggy Creek Items Epster Bacue
Farmers near Boggy Creek finish first potions of poing and some begin corn planting. Green's school hosts Adolph Rabe family. Bunje's school guests visit Prof. and Mrs. Martin Ruppel. Arthur Rabe’s twenty second birthday celebrated with neighbors and relatives. Mrs. Karl Reuel in critical condition under care of Drs Guenther.
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Adolph Rabe
Green’s School
William Reuel Sanday
P. Kram
Bunje’s School
Martin Ruppel
Arthur
Arthur Rabe
Frank Mewes
Adele
Clara Mewes
Sadie Rabe
Karl Reuel
Leap Year Dance at Henkhaus Draws Large Crowd
A lively leap year dance at Henkhaus last Saturday drew a large crowd with dancing lasting late into the night. The Henkhaus Liberty band directed by Ludwig Heinrich provided the music for the enjoyable event.
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Henkhaus
E T Long Seeks Re election as District Court Clerk
E T Long of Hallettaville announces candidacy for re election to the office of clerk of the district court. His bid is subject to the Democratic primary in July. Long has held the position for many years and is expected to continue serving constituents satisfactorily if renominated.
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Nll
E. T. Long
Hallettaville
Distrit Court
Long
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