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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1917
Page
1
A civic pledge endorses unity, fair compensation, support for home industries, and collective effort to advance community prosperity. It emphasizes loyalty, thoughtful speech, and development of local resources, with the note that the new West Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College will be located at Abilene.
J. J. Mansfield discusses the Lever Agricultural Bill known as the Food Control Bill. Prohibition amendments failed. Barclay’s amendment passed in part, blocking alcohol use in food production but allowing limited government and sacramental uses. The piece analyzes tax impacts and whiskey in bond, plus Rivers and Harbors measures including Freeport Harbor for war needs. It notes the Susan B. Anthony amendment appears doomed and reports local society notices and a lightning death in Oklahoma.
The Shiner community report notes extremely dry conditions risking near total corn crop failure. Farmers cut corn tops as crops suffer while local officials work on road improvements and rural mail carrier succession. A rain shower Tuesday brought some relief and farmers begin chopping cotton. Community visits and local gatherings are recorded with several families noted attending events and travel.
The Lavaca County Retail Merchants Association met June 12 at the K P Hall in Shiner. Otto von Rosenberg’s treasurer report showed 23438 dollars in treasury including 100 Liberty bonds. Members voted to urge a bonded classer on cotton platforms and end gin sampling. Secretary Nau reported 56 state members with dues for 56 for next year, about 17590 credit reports, and all mortgages since inception in files. Monthly income 138 dollars, expenses 125 dollars. Membership up to 59. Officers elected include H J Hevedye to replace Heve, T V Hil, directors Rosenberg Shim ek Ward Baessler, Wolters Blohm, Bucek Fehrenkamp Baur Kallus. A two-cent tax on checks protest was approved and to be sent to U S senators. A motion urged town director meetings with farmers to boost food crops. Outgoing directors H J Hreye and John Bucek received rising thanks.
Governor Ferguson will not reconvene the legislature in a special session to consider the university matter. No additional actions or dates are announced.
The Fourth of July was celebrated at Hermann Park under the Hermann Park Verein. The Shiner band led by Was per Darilek opened with selections. An automobile parade of about fifteen cars followed, returning to the park where O. B. Kilert gave the welcome address. Hon Henry Paulus of Yoakum delivered the day’s oration at 3 p m. William Schroeder oversaw meals, and the evening dance with live music capped the festivities.
Mrs. John G. Gnueutker and her children departed Monday for Magnolia Beach near Port Lavaca for a seaside outing.
The First National and First State banks near completion with five two-story steam heated structures and upstairs offices. A Christian Science church building costing 3500 is finished and ready for furnishing. Louis Matula builds a one story brick business house while Lizzie Robb and Edward J. Campion construct cottages as Hallettsville remains prosperous despite a short corn crop.
Mrs. H. Menke of Shiner spent Saturday and Sunday visiting the family of Mr. W. B. Stroman in the city.
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