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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1915
Page
1
A brief note describes the heightened attention to road improvements and civic discussions as the community contemplates a major transport plan. Local officials and residents anticipate a series of meetings and potential funding decisions.
The Panama-Pacific Exposition marking the Panama Canal completion will open in San Francisco on Saturday February 20.
President Wilson selected a Texan as his personal representative to the battle torn Republic of Mexico after a previous appointee failed. The move reflects U.S. diplomatic efforts amid instability in Mexico City and surrounding regions.
A new rule limits transport firms to a maximum of one quart of liquor per person per delivery in Alabama after June 30. Authorities say the measure aims to curb excess and promote responsible distribution.
A nation promoting peace advocates an early end to the European conflict while continuing to exchange weapons and ammunition for European gold, highlighting a paradox between declared aims and material supports.
Department of Agriculture reports Texas ginned 182,399 bales of cotton in January, up from 23,260 bales in the same month last year, signaling a strong year start for the state’s cotton output.
Editor B. F. Harigel of the LaGrange Journal is a candidate for mayor. Reared in LaGrange, he knows the city's needs and a better man could not be found for the job.
The Shiner Gazette says the attempt to divide Texas into two states will fail and that Texans do not want their vast state cut in two. The note echoes that the idea will come to naught as ever.
Rugland sought 1,000,000 drop forge shells from Electro Steel Company of Pittsburg but the firm refused. Charles Bryson, manager, stated the company does not want to profit from weapons used to slaughter people.
The Shiner Gazette lauds Mr A J Kallus as an ardent advocate of a two hundred thousand dollar road bond. He speaks for better roads into Shiner and asserts the low construction cost yields large benefits.
A quotation by Benjamin Harvey Hill asserts education drives national strength. It argues ignorance is costly while knowledge enriches, noting historic ties between education, wealth, and power and predicting greater future importance.
Old settle soul of Jacob Hull ends February 12 in Palestine after a long Texas life. He was born January 1, 1831 in North Carolina and moved to Texas in 1859 near Moulton where he raised a family. He served in the Confederate Army and later moved to Palestine. He leaves his wife Ruth Jane Thorpton and five children Cora Bryant Ara Crosby J G Cooper W J Hull and D R Hull. Funeral held at Old Moulton Cemetery with Rev. Bert Manning. The HKagle offers sympathy.
The Eagle lists fresh ads including G. and A. Baur flour and feed goods K K J Knesek incubators Kotzebue's Drug Store drugs F T Fehrenkamp lumber Kopecky Drug Co drugs and Lucas Rehmet caps.
Mrs Hermann Thar came back Tuesday from Yoakum where she visited the family of Mr Henry Witte. The report indicates Mr Witte is quite ill and remains in fragile condition.
A wartime poem recalls the Alamo siege with Santa Ana leading a vast assault and the brave defense. Travis Bowie and Crockett are invoked beside a lone nurse, honoring heroic resolve in the face of death. The piece argues victory belongs to those who confront moral duty at the Alamo.
Mr and Mrs Joe Antrich returned Friday after a pleasant visit to his parents at Komensky. Mrs Roeder and daughter Emma and son Erwin were guests of Mere Wainke and family at Moulton Sunday. Mrs Edmund Schendel and babe visitors at Frank Proschko's Thursday. Mr and Mrs Willie Buesing of Henkhaus attended the mass hall at Shiner Saturday. John Seidenberger wife and daughter Verona attended church at Shiner Sunday. Hugo Roether and sister Mia Ella were guests of Frank and Willie Roeder Sunday. Mr and Mrs Wm Newbour rejoice over the arrival of a baby boy since Sunday. Alvin Roether spent Sunday with Ridmund Roeder. Pago Roether visited John Roeder Sunday. Misses Roeder were shopping in Shiner Saturday. Blue-eyed Beauty.
Mrs Louise Kaiser of Flatonia and Mrs Max Mueller of Flatonia visit city. Mr and Mrs Rud Jaeggli spend time in Shiner between trains. Robert Wieting of Yoakum stays with relatives. Mr and Mrs Henry Pohler return from Shiner. Mrs Alfonz Herzig of Schuenburg arrives to visit. Lizzie Lueke travels to Dallas to buy millinery. Local theater group plans another benefit play for the fire department.
Oak Grove families and neighbors visited kin across the region. Guests included Joe Schindler and Wm. Kram households visiting Shiner and Moulton area families. A birthday event at Jos. Heinrich Sr. drew Annie Bratrich and Willie Komensky guests. February 15, 1915.
The annual mask ball at the Herman Park Verein hall drew a record crowd with 190 tickets sold and about 35 costumed dancers. Prizes went to Annie Schindler as valentine Emma Mueller as rainbow Carl and Hugo Striebeck as bride and groom Bertha Mueller as Indian girl and Ed Lobpreis for beer bottle. Judges were Frank Koch Vladike Boehm and Charles Ripple. Unmasking occurred at 9 30 PM followed by dancing to the Baursville band.
The Eagle announces Oak Grove public school will celebrate Washington's birthday on Sunday February 28 starting at 2 00 PM. An interesting program is planned and patrons are asked to bring well filled baskets. Everyone is invited to attend.
A Fort Worth weekly social notes a forty two party hosted Monday evening at Dr. and Mrs. Guerther home. An 8:30 concert preceded twelve tables of games with a tie between Mrs. Joe Brunkenhoeter and Frank Wagner Jr. Wagner won a hand painted plate. Bucek took the booby prize. Attendees included many local residents and families.
Joe Mueller and sister Mary of Peach Creek visited Frank Dierschke and family near Hallettsville last Sunday. Wick of Westhoff stayed with Mr and Mrs Frank Dierschke last Friday and Saturday. Ed Haas and family hosted Mr and Mrs Rud Seidenberger and others the other Sunday. Jos Anderle entertained many relatives and friends with dainty refreshments. Frank Wick near Hallettsville visited Frank Dietschke Tuesday. Miss Ydna Ammermann spent Sunday with Minnie and Tillie Zimmermann. February 17, 1915.
Boursville notes忙 farmers busy with plowing while Anton Pulkrabek of Shiner was a business visitor in Moulton Saturday. Miss Annie Barina attended the mask dance in Shiner Saturday. Miss Annie Wagner visited with Miss Bertha Schutz Sunday. Misses Minnie and Mary Meyer spent Sunday with Miss Annie Winrey. Otto Goetz, Joe Barina, and Misses Rosy and Mary Haechten of Shiner visited at Joe Barina's home Sunday Morning Glory.
Supt W E Parr requests publication of state sanitary rules informing patrons of duties regarding measles and other illnesses in the district. Rule 15 bars affected children from school twenty one days from onset, with readmission by health officer certificate. Rule 30 prohibits attendance of quarantinable cases or residents of such homes until rules are complied with.
Ollie Mittanek of Kerrville visits relatives in Shiner this week. Ed Herder and Ed Gehrels with Elvera Herder Elizabeth and Edwin Gehrels Mildred Welhausen Louise Thulemeyer spent the weekend in Fiatonia. Epworth League hosted a Valentine Party at Miss Mathilda Holman home. Dancing classes led by H J Wolters Otto Quitta draw many. About fifty attendees danced informally at the Opera House Friday night. Maude Dunn Frances Ledbetter Tillie Strauss George Seydler and Dr Wilson visited Yoakum between trains, with F Feitsam of Skidmore traveling via Yoakum toward Marlin. J E Henkel of Flatonia spent several days here last week.
The Home and School Club met on the twelfth at the Sam and Will Moore Institute. The Choral Club program was discussed and Mr Parr gave an impromptu talk on improving school funding and public sentiment. Allen Daphne played Valse Caprice.
Henry Krause of Cockrill avenue shipped 1920 dozen eggs last Saturday. The average price was 16 cents per dozen, totaling 307 dollars and 90 cents. The note ends with a light endorsement about the value of a good heavery.
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