Farmers Plead for Co operation in Texas Politics
Texas farmers urge business men to unite against demagogues and back an agricultural platform. They call for cooperation at the polls, warn against political interference in business, and stress the need for honest governance and common prosperity. The piece frames business versus politics as the campaign’s central issue and champions farmer leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Worth
Texas
Goddess of
Opportunity
Achilles
Delphi
Israel
Red Sea
Lavaca County Scholastic Census Shows Growth and Large Families
Lavaca County reports 7 059 scholastics with 5 600 white 81 Mexican 1 378 colored up from last year. Rural districts total 3 935 white 51 Mexican 899 colored. Notable large families include six to ten children per household across multiple towns and parishes.
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Eilers
Lavaca
Hallettsville
Moulton
Shiner
Yoakum
Lavaca County
Tye
Boursville
Ernest Zimmerman
Novohrad
Frank Brosch
Komensky
Joe Kocian
Tom Motal
Frank Borazek
Morayia
F. Wolsovsky
Joe Schwartz
Rocky
Frank Hrnck
Dixon
Martin Tonseb
John Novosad
Breslau
Steve Zapalac
Charles Schmidt
Boethel
H. L. Boethel
F. R. Olsovsky
Shiloh
R. F. Heinsohn
Conrad Herman
Gruene
Ed. Muenich
Pleasant Grove
John Konvicka
Wied
Valentine Janak
Vysehrad
J. F. Kutac
Evergreen
Joe Hengt
Monserate
Aug. Dornak
F. W. Olsovsky
Aug
Dornak
John Gloor
John Windlinger Dies in San Antonio at 53
John Windlinger grand secretary of the order of Hermann Sons of Texas died Sunday at his home in San Antonio after a year and a half illness. Funeral services were held at the residence then at St. Catholic church followed by burial in the Hermann Sons cemetery. He was 53 and survived by his wife and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Windlinger
Order of Hermann Sons of Texas
San Antonio
Pana Wet
Hermann Sone
Complimentary Reception and Dance for Mr Elo Fehrenkamp Bride
A large reception and dance at the opera house celebrated the return from a West honeymoon for Mr Elo Fehrenkamp and bride. About twenty five couples joined the grand march, twenty five dance numbers performed, and refreshments served. Out of town guests included Hugo Hoppe Schulenburg Emil Vacek Yoakum and others. several locals and local tradespeople attended or were mentioned in visits and travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elo Cehrenkamp
Bride
Far West
Fehrenkamp
Hugo Hoppe
Benno H. Hope
Smith
Walter Rapp Injured in Automobile Accident
Rev and Mrs G Rapp rushed to Cuero after learning their son Walter sustained serious injuries in a Monday afternoon automobile crash. Four others were hurt. Walter suffered a broken chin crushed jaw two fractured ribs and numerous bruises while Jack Kennedy escaped uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Kennedy
Rapp
J C von Rosenburg Announces Candidacy for State Senate
State Senator J C von Rosenburg of La Grange seeks the Democratic nomination for the Eighteenth district seat comprising Austin Colorado Fayette and Lavaca counties. The candidate has served Fayette County two terms in the legislature and asks voters to consider his candidacy in the July 25 primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. von Rosenburg
la Grange
Eagle
Austin
Colorado
Fayette
Lavaca
von Rosenberg
Legisla
Wohenselt
Friendly stork brings baby girl to Krause home
The Eagle reports the arrival of a pretty little girl last Friday to Mr and Mrs Otto Krause. The family welcomes the newborn and shares congratulations from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Krause
Eagle
Flatonia Hosts Four Day Industrial and Agricultural Fair
Flatonia concluded a successful four days of industry and agriculture with Gov O B Colquitt and Hon J von Rosenberg as principal speakers. Moulton contributed many visitors daily and all enjoyed themselves. The Oberammergauer Musical Comedy Company performed at the opera house delivering songs dances and music from southern Germany, though attendance fell short of expectations. The paper recommends future engagements in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flatonia
Texas Building plans unveiled for Exposition replica Capitol
The Panama Pacific Exposition Commission of Texas approved a 150 by 60 foot replica of the Austin State Capitol for the Texas Building at the Exposition. The granite exterior will be stuccoed and scaled to about one eighth size, with interior exhibits and rest rooms. Funds are sought to begin construction by August first, with subscriptions from one dollar to support the project. Mr J T Bowman, Secretary, in Austin handles contributions. Texas invites public support to showcase its resources to millions of visitors next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
J. T. Bowman
Austin
First Bale of 1914 Cotton Sold in Houston
The first bale of the 1914 cotton crop shipped from Lyford Cameron County sold on the Houston Cotton Exchange floor for 500 dollars. W D Cleveland brokered the sale to Jacks Zwyne Co of New York as the bale was sent by express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
Lyford
Cameron County
Houston Cotton Exchange
W. D. Cleveland
Jacks, Zwyne & Co
New York
Hallettsville Postoffice Advances to Second Class
Hallettsville Texas July 3 the postoffice moved to second class July 1 and a civil service examination will be held here July 25 for a clerk position in the postoffice service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
Texas
Hallettsville Boy Bitten by Dog Sent to Pasteur Institute
Gerhard, seven year old son of Mrs Lena Heye, was bitten by a dog and transported to the Pasteur Institute in Austin for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
Texas
Gerhard
Lena Heye
Austin
Pasteur Institute
Local Germans Attend State Catholic Federation Meet
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Dietschke Mr. and Mrs. Joe Heger Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Mueller Mrs. August Kister Rad Haas and John Reindl left for Fredericksburg Monday to attend the annual convention of the State Federation of German Catholics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Dietschke
Joe Heger
J. J. Mueller
August Kister
Rad, Haas
John Reindl
Fredericksburg
State Federation of German Catholics
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Scholastic Census
Allyce Kirtiey
Dallas
Leroy
Buescher
Sister
Elvira
Cuero
J. W. Weir
Vis Annie
Yoakumiteri
J. G. Goenther
Galveston
Mr. Avey
Guy Balcom
Betty Deering
Southwestern Telephone Company
Louisa Boehm of
Dward Boehm
Frank Raab
Rosenberg
H. A. Bushnell
Emil Vacek
Schulenburg
Jno
Mladenka
Elsie Jaeggli
Port Lavaca
F.O. Smith
Gonzales
Joseph Kubenka
Anna Novak
Norwood
Industrial Cotton Oil Company of
Benno H. Hoppe
Rosalie
Smithville
Herman Chemnitz
M. Kotzebue
Flintonia
Mre
Elon
Helen
Boehm
Se’ Asad
H. Hoppe
A. M. Kotzebue
Meinhard
City
Walter Rapp
Guy Haltom
Moulton, Texas
Mr. Bandman
Olton
C. F. Knape
KOTO
Rex
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