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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1927
Page
1
The text highlights a claim that over 100 potato varieties exist. It also mentions political and religious statistics in a general, non-specific way, referencing Dan Moody as Texas governor and Margie Neal as a female Texas state senator without detailing events.
A firm asserts it can handle printing tasks with equal quality in less time. The statement emphasizes efficiency and capability to meet demand without outsourcing.
An appeal for assistance asks readers to help locate and report stories not found in the paper. The note emphasizes human effort to source news and urges cooperation to gather accurate local information.
Hon Pat M Neff of Waco former Texas governor is being mentioned as a possible Democratic party candidate for president next year.
A frustrated reader critique blasts gaps in coverage and urges constant reporting. The complaint laments lack of events nationwide and hints correspondents may be inactive or disengaged.
The article argues Europe’s road network was mainly government built and taxed. It predicts this country will construct more quality roads in the coming decade than Europe did in five centuries.
The community of Moulton and nearby areas remain in mud but hope for a soon uplifting. Officials urge patience and persistence, stating progress is close and relief is approaching.
Judge August W Janszen and Adolph Baur family conferred with Referee in Bankruptcy Carter Grinstread in Houston over the G A Baur business failure. Trustee Hon D A Paulus appointed. Stock of goods to be sold in Moulton when date is set.
Shiner January 24. The school board of Shiner has purchased several acres of land in the western part of the city for a new school building. The high school will remain and the new facility will house grades up to high school, taught in the old building.
Texas has about 600 miles of electric railway and more than 100 daily newspapers with roughly 1,000 publications total. Most larger cities, but three, use natural gas for home fuel.
The Moulton P T A held its first regular meeting at the high school with many members present. Miss von Lienen's pupils performed and Miss Evelyn Richter presented a paper on 'The Child in Its Helplessness.' Two new members, Mesdames Viasta Vondrak and Hy Koester Jr., joined the association.
Mr J W Griffin a pioneer resident who lived for years at Nickel five miles west of here died Tuesday afternoon at his daughter Mrs F F Wood’s home in Gonzales He was 95 years 7 months and 25 days old A longer obituary will appear next week in The Eagle.
During her two years as Texas governor Miriam A. Ferguson issued 1311 full pardons and 809 conditional pardons. She also commuted 12 death sentences to life terms for a total of 3595 acts of clemency by the first woman governor.
Miss Elga Daniels of Nacogdoches county won the cot ton growing contest defeating 110 boys by raising 2 percent bales of cotton from one acre. She will represent Texas Club girls on a trip to New York Washington and other points in the record.
Governor Dan Moody announced the appointment of Roy S. Sterling of Houston and Cone Johnson of Tyler to the State Highway Commission on Tuesday afternoon.
Texas sustains about five thousand miles of electric power and light transmission lines.
Mrs Elo Fehrenkamp entertained relatives and friends Thursday afternoon January 20 to celebrate her birthday. Refreshments were served and guests enjoyed a pleasant afternoon.
The article notes that the estimated length of all wires used in the telephone business in Texas approaches two million miles, underscoring the vast network infrastructure in the state.
The death of Judge Norman G. Kittrell in Houston last Sunday removes a prominent Texan lawyer jurist and writer. A Harris county legislator at his death he was born in Alabama eighty years ago.
Mrs. Wilhelmina Hanning aged about 92 and a longtime Caldwell county pioneer died in Lockhart Friday morning. A native of Germany she came to LaGrange in 1853 and later moved to Lockhart where she lived for 72 years.
The Lavaca County Interscholastic League executive committee will meet soon to plan the county meet in Hallettsville. The district meet is set for Victoria on April 15 and 16.
The census bureau reports 16,609,517 bales of the 1926 cotton crop ginned prior to January 16. Of this total 5,170,714 bales were ginned in Texas.
During the first two weeks of the Fortieth session more than 400 bills were introduced and 38 amendments to the constitution were submitted.
Edmund L. Etlinger who handles Dodge Brothers interests at Schulenburg has returned from Detroit after attending a convention of Dodge car dealers. He also visited Canada Niagara Falls Albany New York City Philadelphia and Washington during his trip.
E. H. Gillar of near Witting returned from Dallas where he attended a Farm Bureau meeting as Lavaca county delegate. He is a keen student of farming problems and eager to improve farmers’ lot through his work.
Dr. J Frank Norris pastor of the First Baptist Church Fort Worth was acquitted Tuesday night in the death of Dexter Elliott Chipps lumberman who was killed in the church office on July 17 1926 in Austin Texas January 25.
Yoakum Texas January 24 Sunday closing laws rigidly enforced in Yoakum with all businesses ordered to close and no merchandise sold except as lawful. The enforcement meets popular demand and drew no opposition from residents or merchants.
Texas aims for a historic 1926 as farm crops rise to 910 million and total mineral wealth tops 275 million. Oil output climbs to an estimated 155 million barrels, livestock remains strong, and forest products gain 10 million dollars over 1925.
Miss Kathleen Preston of the Sam and Will Moore Institute teaching staff is back at work after a sick list. Frank Krenek, who sought health in Temple, has returned and is reported critically ill at home. Miss Mildred Riske of Velehrad school is ill at home. Miss Mollie Hinch, treated for appendicitis at LaGrange hospital, has returned home.
Property tax paying voters in Guadalupe County authorize issuing 750000 dollars in bonds for road construction projects.
Shiner Texas awards contract for a new city hall and fire station to F. O. Crawford of Yoakum for 24100 dollars. Building measures 60 by 72 feet, brick and cement two stories high with lower floor housing a fire station and city secretary office while the upper floor hosts an auditorium.
Mr. Charles Ermis Jr and Miss Hattie Hencir married here Tuesday January 18 with Rev. Father Joseph Kopp officiating. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Hencir near Moulton. The groom is a Schulenburg merchant. The Eagle extends congratulations and best wishes.
An inspector from the Department of Education visited Moulton public school and praised the teaching but urged more equipment purchases and additional teachers be employed.
The Lavaca County Board of Education will meet in general session at the office of County Superintendent Frank Schoppe in Hallettsville on Monday February 7.
The Moulton Bobcats were defeated by Flatonia last Friday night with a 32 to 20 score.
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