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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1915
Page
1
Komensky notes a busy social schedule with visits from families to local homes and friends. Events include a fire insurance meeting in Witting, dances at Novohrad, and a Hermann Son feast in Witting. Birthdays celebrated and travel to Nordheim and Hallettsville mentioned.
A nostalgic ad plea urges readers to ignore small chances and chase big gains through newspaper advertisements. It contrasts picking up a pin for luck with grabbing dollars via ads, urging readers to study the classified columns weekly for substantial opportunities.
Benno H Hoppe of Smithville spent several days in the city this week. County Commissioner John Kubenka returned from Shiner Wednesday. The Moulton Concert Band will play at the Flatonia Fair Tuesday.
Rain would help crops as corn dries and cotton blooms. Families visited others, with many Sunday gatherings noted. John Stanik and Emma Darilek wed at the Catholic church. Road overseer Darilek built a bridge on Moulton road. A Henkhaus dance drew a fair crowd. Dated June 29, 1915.
A satirical Exchange quip examines the preacher’s life. It notes critics target hair, age, family size, wife, and actions from notes to street presence to visits. The piece ends with a wry remark about editors and the preacher’s quiet descent through time.
Miss Mary Vafenta of Halletts ville visited the family of Mr. John Gajer this week. Rudolph Hartmann of Dreyer arrived Saturday to spend several days with his relatives. Mrs. Alb. Klobedans returned Saturday from a visit of two weeks with relatives in Cuero. Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Riske and Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Stulken of Breslau were in the city Sunday visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles Riske.
Fragment of the Star Spangled Banner with lines about dawn light flag, rockets, and victory. Refrains praise the flag wave over the land of the free and the home of the brave. Includes lines about liberty and faith in God as guiding motto.
Local visitors and residents from Shiner, Moulton, Fayetteville, and nearby towns share visits, births, weddings, and social events. Clergy, lodge members, and families gather for birthdays, celebrations, and community activities across Galveston and Central Texas communities.
The May statistics show 3762 births including 1726 whites and 42 sets of twins. Deaths total 2559 with ages up to 108. Tuberculosis led with 306 deaths, followed by pneumonia 128 and other causes including pellagra and homicides. report cites Bexar and Cameron counties among others.
In Hallettsville W T Bagby says he is not yet ready to announce a congressional candidacy but will decide in a few weeks. Lavaca County trustees Mertz Jaen Harvey and McCutchan finished reviewing teachers’ papers and will report to every school after their examination. Minnie Schultz resigns as chief telephone operator and accepts a county clerk office position in Sommerlatte’s office. Hallettsville New Era.
University of Texas Extension Department releases a classified list of 1994 free publications on agriculture and allied subjects for school and home use. Compiled by W. S. Taylor, the bulletin explains indexing methods and how to build a low cost farm library, with free copies available by mail from Austin.
Mrs J T Jaeggli entertained the Forty two Club and guests Monday afternoon in Taylor honoring her aunt Mrs W H Tarkington. Four tables hosted seven games with Mrs W E Parr achieving the high score and wearing the club pin. Refreshments included naniscos and fruit pudding and punch.
Professor F W Ridgway of the A and M College argues underground silos are a cheap practical alternative when water seepage is not a risk. Excavation and cement plastering cost about 1.25 dollars per cubic ton capacity, and removal can be eased with a windlass and transfer box to a truck.
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