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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1917
Page
4
In Travis county the prohibitionists were defeated by 568 votes in a local option election. The total vote amounted to 7 005, reflecting a clear plurality for opponents of the measure.
A TRE constitutional amendment allowing school districts to raise taxes for maintenance and construction failed at the general election in November, losing by 7 099 votes.
District trustees fixed October 16 for law start in Lavaca County. A compulsory attendance officer began October 1 under the county superintendent. Enrollment rose from 2,682 to 2,906, and total attendance days increased 11,809. White attendance averages climbed to 87 percent, with compulsory ages around 96 to 97 percent. Estimations show schooling value up by $7,904 in three months. Some absences due to illness and weather persisted, but compliance rose overall.
The report notes rural county schools increased attendance from 38,570 to 50,406 days despite districts suspending classes for sore eyes and diphtheria and some students attending convent schools. The rise adds 11,809 days even under these disadvantages, reflecting broader educational activity.
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