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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1920
Page
1
The article urges farmers and especially cotton growers to file 1919 income tax returns by March 15, 1920. It explains thresholds, forms (1040A or 1040), and what counts as net income, plus how to prepare by tallying income and deductible expenses. It also lists local social notes from the community.
The Texas Industrial Congress warns that agricultural prices will stay high due to reduced fall wheat acreage and fewer hogs cattle and poultry. Labor scarcity and urban demand push food costs up with half the population farming and the other half needing supplies. The group urges extensive planting of corn peanuts and grain sorghums to feed the coming year.
The notice warns that paying the poll tax is required before attaining full citizenship status and urges individuals to settle their dues promptly.
News briefs report that twenty six states have ratified the woman suffrage amendment, meeting the required number for constitutional enforcement.
Governor William Pettus Hobby weighs calling an extraordinary legislative session to enact legislation aimed at relief for public schools, presenting a potential opportunity for the current administration to act on a significant issue.
Dilworth notes the death of Grandma Culak after a serious fall she did not recover from. Funeral followed at Moulton S P I S T cemetery beside her husband. A heavy rain slowed the procession and roads were nearly impassable.
The Eagle reports new names added to its subscription list since last report. Adolph Mikulik of Moulton, Joe X Schacher of Moulton, Jobo Raab of Shiner, and Joe Kasper of Moulton are listed as new subscribers.
Funeral held after death at Santa Rosa hospital on January 18. Born June 24 1836 in Prussia, he survived Civil War service as a Confederate. Survived by four daughters and five sons with many grandchildren. Body sent to Flatonia for burial in Baursville cemetery.
Mrs Johanna Kurz nee Paetzelt wife of Ernst Kurz died at her Old Moulton home on January 15 from heart failure. Funeral held at Lutheran cemetery with Rev H A Heineke officiating. Survived by husband and four children Richard Otto Carl and Mrs Paul Yauch. Born November 23 1838 in Seppau Selesia Germany she came to Texas in 1883 and settled in Flatovia before moving to Old Moulton in 1890.
The Oak Grove Beef Club held its semi annual meeting on January 11 and plans to slaughter 28 yearlings next season. J I Kubicek will furnish No 1 on the Saturday before Easter. Attendance at school was low due to bad weather. A group of Oak Grove Kuehn's Grove lads fried sausage and enjoyed a boisterous night in F Glause's pasture. Some youths waded two miles through water and mud to dance in a vacant rent house on Joe Heger’s farm. Mr Mrs and Miss Vater note big game ahead and urge obtaining a booters license before February 1.
A wedding was solemnized Tuesday morning January 20 at a Catholic church as Rev Father Ledwig joined Archie A. Fobear and Elsie Hohensee. A large gathering later shared a sumptuous dinner at the bride’s parents Peach Creek home. Archie, a Saginaw Michigan foreman at a sugar factory, and Elsie are praised by the community.
The Eagle thanks readers for subscription payments including Joe Simper Shiner Adolph Mikalik Moulton J F Wood Moulton Otto Moeller Moulton Albert Klobedans Moulton Wm Wenske Moulton Jank Raab Shiner Anton Faluisek Moulton Emil Aschenbeck Shiner Rudolph Chlastak Shiner Amalia Cook Kuippa Joe X Schauber Moulton Frank Mraz Moulton John Raab Shiner Charles Klobedans Moulton Joe Kasper Moulton Chas J Pusterovsky Nordheim H J Willberg Moulton Miss Annie Gajer Moulton.
Elizabeth Jemelka, 21, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Jemelka, died January 12 of pneumonia. Funeral was held Wednesday in Shiner with burial in the Catholic cemetery. She leaves two brothers and a sister. The family returned Thursday from Shiler.
Gonzales Texas January 17 The Commissioners Court in session last week voted to place on the market 204000 dollars of road bonds Of this amount 100000 will come from the Nixon 8150 000 bond issue recently carried and 104000 from the Leesville bond issue This means that the work of building the highways designated through these sections of the county will soon be started.
Mr Ed Pospisil and Miss Janie Migl united in marriage Tuesday January 13 at the Catholic church in Praba with Rev Father Raska celebrating. The ceremony was followed by a celebration at the bride’s parents home near Flatonia as friends extend congratulations.
William H. Pundt and Miss Whilma Krause married at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Koester on Thursday afternoon January 15 Judge August W Janszen performed the ceremony The bride a native of Moulton resigned as a sales clerk to wed The groom son of Mr and Mrs Emil Pundt a 1917 graduate of Sam and Will Moore Institute and an employee of the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway The couple received many gifts and now occupy the Helena Aschenbeck cottage in the southeastern city zone.
Internal Revenue records show the Texas district collected 81 754 99 85 dollars in 191g. Stamp taxes and income taxes contributed the bulk with 62 32 489 06 from income taxes and 19 449 947 10 from miscellaneous sources. Monthly receipts varied from 1.49 to 22.09 million dollars, peaking in March and June.
The senior class selects Oscar Brunkenhoet as president and Roy Kotzebue as vice president with Arista Kathleen Preston as secretary and Emil Papacek as treasurer. Colors are Green and Silver, flowers White Carnation, motto He Conquers Who Labors. Eleven members crown the class, four girls and seven boys.
Mr George Archibald and Miss Jennie Sockwell wed Sunday at the bride’s parents home W W Sockwell Nickel Rev John McElyen Yoakum presiding. Couple listed among prominent locals will reside in Galveston. Hagle offers congratulations and best wishes.
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