Texas Political Notes Reflect Dallas Chamber Campaign
Dallas businessmen urged to register to vote before January 1 as part of a city wide poll tax drive. American party leaders in Dallas proposed boycotting Democratic primaries to back a general election effort. party strength estimated at 100000. Concurrent reports note Rayburn seeking re election, oil county canvasses in Ranger Desdemona and East Texas, with Republicans outpacing Democrats in Bexar oil areas. Local society notes include visits, births, and social events across Cuero Yoakum Shiner and nearby towns.
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Dallas
Governnor
del Rio
Ranger
Desdemona
East Ties
Sam Rayburn
Congress
Texas
Collin
Grayson
Fannin
Rains
Hant
Bexar County
John Henry Kirby Eyes Bailey Ticket in Democratic Primary
Rumor says Houston financier John Henry Kirby will run for governor on the Bailey ticket in the forthcoming Democratic primary. Details and official confirmation were not available.
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John Henry Kirby
Houston
Bailey
Constitutional amendment election results show all defeats
Final tabulation of the returns from the November 4 constitutional amendment election indicates every proposed amendment along with the constitutional convention proposition was defeated.
Boy Scouts Raised Big War Bond Totals During War
The text reports 470,054 Boy Scouts in the United States who aided government efforts in the war by selling 354,180,687 dollars in liberty bonds and over 50,000,000 dollars in war savings stamps.
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United States
Yoakum Seeks Garment Factory with Electric Sewing
The Yoakum Commercial Club considers establishing a garment factory powered by electrical sewing machines. Factories provide jobs and bring benefit to the town. officials urge building facilities to boost employment and industry.
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Yoakum Commercial Club
South Dakota Rally Endorses Wood for President
South Dakota hosts the opening 1920 campaign scene as the Republican state convention backs General Leonard Wood for president and Governor Calvin Coolidge for second place. Democrats back President Woodrow Wilson for a third term in the forthcoming race.
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South Dakota
Leonard Wood
Coolidge
Massachusetts
Wilson
Hon. George F. Burgess Dies in Gonzales
Hon. George F. Burgess died at his Gonzales home on December 31. He was 56, born in Wharton County, moved to Gonzales County, studied law, and served as country attorney at 21. Elected to Congress in 1900, he served sixteen years. He is survived by his wife, his mother Mrs. Wesson, and many relatives. The Eagle offers sympathy.
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George F. Burgess
Gonzales
South
Texas
Mr. Burgess
Wharton County
Gonzales County
Congress
Burgess
Wesson
Eagle
The Eagle Raises Price for Subscriptions
The Eagle increases annual subscription to 2.00 dollars due to a 75 percent rise in paper costs. The change takes effect immediately and adds about one cent per week per subscriber. Publisher O F Knape urges prompt renewal to maintain a readable paper.
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The
Eagle
Moravia Businessman J A Jaluska Dies in San Antonio
J A Jaluska a prominent Moravia business man and respected citizen died at a San Antonio hospital January 5 after a brief illness. He was 63 and survived by his wife twelve children and nineteen grandchildren. The Eagle extends sympathy to the survivors.
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J. A. Jaluska
Moravia
Here
San Antonio Hospital
The
Eagle
Willman and Deutsch United in Christmas Day Marriage
Mr Eli Willman and Miss Minnie Deutsch of Shiner married Christmas morning by Judge A G Lichey. The Eagle congratulates the newlyweds and wishes them happiness and prosperity.
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Eli Willman
Minnie Deutsch
Shiner
A. G. Lichey
Bells Return Home After Visit With Studeman Family
Mr and Mrs William Fenton Bell were visiting Mr and Mrs Ed Studeman and left for their home in Luling on Friday.
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William Fenton Bell
Ed. Studeman
Luling
Miss Laura Valenta Seeks Health Benefit in Galveston
Miss Laura Valenta travels to Galveston for health reasons accompanied by her mother Mrs. Laura Valent and Mrs. Adolph Baur. Their children returned Friday from Yoakum where they visited Mrs. Valenta's parents Mr. and Mrs. William Schmidt.
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John Herzig
Mercedes
FE. Westerhoff
George and
Adolph Baur
Laura Valenta
Galveston
Laura Valent
Yoakum
William Schmidt
Visit Guests From Lockhart Beeville And Beechworth
Mrs Frank Mang and son Aubrey of Lockhart and Mrs Louis Schmidt and son Levi Jr of Beeville along with Alma Mang of Dilworth visited Mr and Mrs W K Richter during the holidays.
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Frank Mang
Aubrey
Lockhart
Louis Schmidt
Levi, Jr
Beeville
Alma Mang
Dilworth
Mir
W. K. Richter
Christmas visitors and new baby in Shiner notes
A long Christmas week list documents numerous visits among local families in Shiner. A birth on December 24 adds a six baby boy to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Krause, with congratulations from extended relatives.
Subscriptions Thank Readers for Payments List
The Eagle notes readers who renewed since the last report. Names include Clara Oehl Moulton Frank Nowak Shiner J Johnson Flatonia and many others from Moulton Hallettsville Schulenburg Shiner Canyon San Antonio Galveston Flatonia and San Antonio with detailed names and towns listed.
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Clara Oehl
Moulton
Frank M. Nowak
Shiner
J. ©. Johnson
Flatonia
Mies Irene Bultmeyer
Louis Fehrenkamp
Adolph Nachlinger
Joe C. Kopecky
Adolph Anders
Brano Lovketedt
Rudolph Valenta
Hallettsville
William Steinmann
Schulenburg
Henry Krueger
Erich Brunkenboefer
San Antonio
Death of Mrs Genovefa Jasek in Novohrad
Mrs Genovefa Jasek, among the oldest residents, died Monday in Novohrad at age 83 and was buried December 24 in Praha cemetery. Funeral services were led by Rev Father Newbert at Moulton Catholic Church. Surviving are her husband Joseph and seven children including J R Jasek Novohrad Roman Jasek Floresville and daughters Josephine Svoboda Yoakán Annie Huebner Shinerwee Mary Godlzelik Ore one daughter Am tis preceded her in death eighteen years ago.
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Genovefa Jasek
Novohrad
Praha
Father Newbert
Moulton Catholic Church
Jasek
Europe
Joseph Jasek
J. R. Jasek
Roman Jasek
Floresville
Josephine Svoboda
Vyoakan
Annie Huebner
Shiner
Mary Qodlozelik
Ore
Ametis
Death of Frank Wincik at family home northwest of town
Frank Wincik died December 26 at his parents home seven miles northwest of town after a lingering illness. Interment followed December 27 in Moulton public cemetery. Born February 20, 1895, he died at age 24 years 16 months and 6 days. He married Whilamina Genzer in June 1916. Survived by his wife, his parents, one child, one brother, and one sister.
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Frank Wincik
Louis Wincik
Moulton
Whilamina Genzer
Johnson and Gajer Wed in Flatonia Ceremony
Johnson and Miss Gajer were united in marriage at the Methodist parsonage in Flatonia on Sunday December 21. Rev A S J Haygood performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Gajer and the groom a prominent Flatonia businessman, son of Dr and Mrs R A Johnson. The Eagle wishes them happiness.
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D. F. Johnson
Della Gajer
Methodist Parsonage
Flatonia
A. S. J. Haygood
John Gajer
R. A. Johnson
New Subscribers List from Eagle's Subscription Drive
The Eagle's subscription list adds Bruno Leedt of Moulton Arthur H. Willberg of Shiner Frank H. Migl of Shiner Lydia Koester of San Marcos John E. Aschenbeck of Moulton Jim Pavlotsky of Mart
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Jobo Kubeng, Jr
Moulton
F. P. Guenther
Canyon
Annie Wenske
Shiner
Emily Bancert
Will J. Spear
San Antonio
Julius J. Kotzebue
Arthur A. Willberg
Gun. Kroeger, Jr
Joe Oulak
F. J. Schoenfeld
Frank H. Migl
Jast
Bruno Leedt
Arthur H. Willberg
Margaret Keil
Flatonia
Lydia Koester
San Marcos
John E. Aschenbeck
Jim Pavlotsky, Mart
Nonpartisan League Speaker to Address Moulton Meeting
L. J. Sulak of Waco editor of the Southern Farmer-Workman will speak in Moulton on Monday January 12 at 3 p.m. in support of the Texas branch of the National Nonpartisan League. The event invites all to hear how the farmer government is helping the Northwest and the common people.
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L. J. Sulak
Waco
Southern Farmer-Workman
Moulton
Texas
National Nonpartisan League
Northwest
Grander Buys Controlling Interest in Shiner Compress Co
W J Grander of Cuero has purchased the controlling interest in the Shiner Compress Company from C H Flato of Kingsville. Practically all Shiner business men have bought stock and the compress will continue to operate at Shiner Texas.
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Shiner
Texas
W. J. Grander
Cuero
Shiner Compress Company
C. H. Flato
Kingsville
American Legion Rally Set for January 14 at Opera House
An American Legion rally will be held at the opera house in Flatonia on Wednesday night January 14. A capable speaker will explain the organization’s purposes. All are invited, with emphasis on ex soldiers and ex sailors.
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American Legion
Opera House
Flatonia
Another Garage for Moulton
Rudolph Bevan a Maxwell car dealer has added a large extension to his store room and plans to open a modern garage and filling station in a few weeks The Wagle wishes him success
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Rudolph Bevan
Maxwell Cars
The
Wagle
Home and School Club Meeting Set for Friday
The Home and School Club will meet Friday at 4 PM at the school house. All members are requested to attend.
Leila Owen Weds William Fenton Bell in Edna
Miss Leila Owen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N W Horne of Edna, married William Fenton Bell at the bride’s home Monday December 22. Rev Storms of the First Baptist officiated. The couple will reside in Luling after visiting San Antonio and Austin.
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N.W. Horne
Edna
Leila Owen
William Fenton Bell
Storms
First Baptist Church
Jackson County
Ed. Studeman
Eagle Force
San Antonio
Austin
Luling
Bell
Lutheran Christmas Entertainment News
The Lutheran Sunday School held its annual Christmas event with recitations and musical numbers. A large audience attended as presents were given to all children and a decorated Christmas tree added charm to the celebration.
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Lutheran Sunday School
Enumerators on the Job Visit to Moulton Precinct
Emil Pesek, supervisor of census for the Ninth district, said enumerators began duties Friday. J. J. Mig of Novohrad and Adolph Mikulik of Kamensky serve as Moulton precinct enumerators. Be ready to answer all questions promptly when they call to interview you.
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Emil Pesek
Ninth Congressional District
Moulton
Pesek
J. J. Mig
Novohrad
Adolph Mikulik
Kamensky
Death of Little Boy Eddie Freytag
One year old Eddie Freytag son of Mr and Mrs Freytag residing south of town died on December 25 after a brief illness. Funeral services were held the next day at Moulton Catholic cemetery with Rev Neubert officiating. The Eagle extends sympathy to the bereaved parents.
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George Flessner
The
Eagle
Eddie
Weazel Freytag
Moulton Catholic
Father Neubert
Reverend William Dziewas Dies After Illness
Reverend William Dziewas of Shiner died Monday December 29 after several weeks with pneumonia. His remains were buried in Shiner cemetery the next day with many from Moulton attending. He was 53 and survived by his wife and six children. The Nagle extends sympathy to the survivors.
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William Dziewas
Shiner
Moulton
Nagle
Shiner Residence Burns in Christmas Fire
The home of Mrs. Laura Muecke in Shiner was completely destroyed by fire on December 26. Estimated loss about $5,000 with $3,500 insured. The blaze is attributed to electric light wiring.
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Laura Muecke
Shiner
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Bertha Papacek
Frank Wagner, Jr
R B. McConnell
Sanderson
Felix Nesista
Temple
Emil Bartosch
Orange Grove
Viasta Shandera
C. B. Kilert
Mary Pohler
Rosebud
Mrs
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G. & A. Baur
O. B. Eilert
D. C. Holmes
Preston
Nixon
Mrs. R. Preston
Martha Hinch
Louis Kabanek
Millie Pustejovsky
Josephine Elster
Charles P. Guthier
R. Preston
Miss Grace
J. W. Nachlinger
Smithville
August Ellinghausen
Weshoff
Henry Nollkamper
Kay Wagner
Henkhaus
Milton Meiners
First State Bank of
Louise Meiners
Hermann Park Hall
Antos Billimek
John Beran
Ed, Batey
Joe Krejci
Frank Krejci
Louis Knesek
Charles Beran
Rad, Beran
Charles Krametbauer
J. Darilek
Emil
Charles Krejci
Adolph
Albert
Frank Ermis, Jr
Frank Kramerbauer
Ed. F.krause
August Krause
Annie
H. A. Krause
Ida Wusten
Kart
Norma
Ed. Kranee
Robert
William Woebler
Frank Koenig
Laura Henrichs
A. C.pheil
Wm. Woehler
Charles Riske
O.C. Riske
Joe Etlinger
Lee Meyer
William Woehler
O. C. Riske
Kenedy
Fred Krause
Johnson- Gajer
Nonpartisan League
Shiner Compress
Bell-Horne
Lutheran Christmas Entertainment
Shiner Residence
Burns
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