Farewell Letter From Lupton on Anti Pass Bill
George F Lupton general passenger agent of the San Antonio Aransas Pass railway sends a state wide notice regretting the passage and effect of the anti pass bill. He argues the bill erodes liberty by restricting advertising contracts and ticket exchanges between newspapers and railroads and warns of increasing legal bondage across industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Lupton
San Antonio & Aransas Pass
Mr. Lupton
Fecsdiciasios
Texas
America
Secret of Bryan's Popularity
The passage extols William Jennings Bryan, praising his honesty, sincerity, courage, and incorruptibility. It argues that his moral idealism and frank nature distinguish him from demagogues and inspire trust among millions, making him a unifying national figure.
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Mr. Bryan
Bryan
America
Washington
Franklin
Jefferson
Fayette County Valuations Rise by Ten Million Dollars
A Fayette county tax assessment shows valuations up ten million dollars from last year. The note mentions insurance firms leaving Texas due to the Robertson bill and various regional updates including port arrivals, immigration totals, and local incidents.
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Fayette County
Hallettsville Farmers Plan Barbecue and Elections
The Farmers Union schedules a barbecue at Appelt's Hill on August 16 with English German and Bohemian speeches. Officers elected include J. M. Cannon president F. A. Autry vice president and E. O. Meitzen lecturer and delegates to the State union meeting in Fort Worth. A creamery company is forming with 2500 capital while Truck Growers elect officers and plan to ship cabbage by carload after a season of selling onions and potatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
Texas
Farmers’ Union
Appelt’s Hill
J. M. Cannon
F. A. Autry
E. O. Meitzen
H. Obergener, Jr
Fort Worth
Emil Kram
Near Shiner
Houston
Truck Growers’ Association
Ed. Tarkington
F. John
E. H. Mitchell
Simpson
Fourth of July Be Celebrated in F Friebel Pasture at Komensky
Komensky Texas July 8 The Fourth of July gathering in F Friebel's pasture drew about 300 residents and visitors who enjoyed ice cream lemonade and beer. Local residents and guests including Mr and Mrs C Bossler of near Flatonia visited and reported good crops. Several locals like Rud Filip Fritz Lucas Emil Anderle and others stopped by. Jno Kunetka sold his farm for 60 per acre to Mrs Stang. News notes mention health recoveries visits and a local surprise party at the Wenske home with refreshments. A new baby arrived to Prof Fr K Bucek's household.
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Komensky
Texas
F. Friebel
C. Bossler
Flatonia
Bossler
O. K
Ben Buegler
Rosebud
Frank Pohler
Eddie
Emil Anderle
Oak Grove
Chas
Wenske
Mr. Friebel
Fritz Lucas
Emil Korges
Witting
Henry Friedrich
Frank Boehm
Terzie
Jno
Joe Antrich
Terzie Antrich
Annie Wenske
Emma
Terzie Breitschopf
Tillie Stock
Joe
Fr. K. Bucek
Emil Krause
Henry Cook
Hallettsville
Local Social Whirl Includes Names From Ballinger Area
Jacob Broom and Willie Nach linger Jeft for Ballinger Tuesday. Wm Wenske of Komensky called. O Halamitschek joined Jacob Kure at the forge. Mrs F V Arnim returned from Hallettaville. John Tannberg of Lockhart visited. Halamitschek family now occupy Lueke cottage.
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Jacob Broom
Willie Nachlinger
Ballinger
Wm. Wenske
Komensky
Ottin Halamitschek
Washington Letter Reflects On Santiago Battle Anniversary
In Washington D C July 5 the author notes the Santiago anniversary was not celebrated there unlike Dewey's Manila Bay victory nine years earlier. He recalls Cevera's fleet destruction and Schley's dispatch about "glory enough to go around" and explains the bitterness that followed.
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Washington, D. C
Santiago
Washington
Dewey
Manila Bay
Cevera
Cuba
Schley
Roll of Honor Donations From Local Supporters
The list thanks contributors who have aided since the last report. Named donors include J A Dietschke Moulton F P Raab Moulton Jno Brunkenhoefer Moulton Zannie Kuben Moulton O Halamitschek Moulton Jno Nachlinger Moulton Ad Darilek Moulton QO J Koehler Gonzales Joe Biedermann Burlington Fritz Krause Moulton G Flury San Antonio.
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J. A. Dietschke
Moulton
F. P. Raab
Jno
Brunkenhoefer
Zannie Kuben
O. Halamitschek
Nachlinger
Ad. Darilek
J. Koehler
Gonzales
Joe Biedermann
Burlington
Fritz Krause
G. Flury
San Antonio
Thunderstorm Strikes Barn of Anton Walzel
A Tuesday night thunderstorm caused a lightning strike to the barn of Anton Walzel in this city. The damage is reported as not material. Jno Lueke of Schulenburg was in Moulton on Wednesday.
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Anton Walzel
Jno. Lueke
Schulenburg
Moulton
History of the Irish Potato Uncovers Its Chilean Roots
Professor Long of the US Department of Agriculture details the potato’s origins in Chile not Ireland. He notes European introduction around 1580 and Raleigh expeditions to Virginia brought it to America. Initially distrusted, it became a major staple, with US yields about 275 million bushels valued near $100 million, roughly 40 percent of the vegetable crop.
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Longworthy
United States Department of Agriculture
Chili
Ireland
Europe
America
Raleigh
Virginia
United States
Lavaca County fair exhibitalevel aims to attract homeseekers
Editorial notes from Galveston and San Antonio papers urge Lavaca County to stage credible farm exhibits at fairs to showcase prosperous farms and homes. They argue exhibits can draw homeseekers and spur industrial development in lagging areas, with post fair plans to sustain progress.
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Lavaca County
San Antonio International Fair
Movctron
San Antonio
Lavaca
Galveston
Land for Sale Near Yorktown Cuero Texas 6074 Acres
6074 acres of black sandy mesquite farm land with 250 acres in field. Includes three houses and one artesian well. Located nine miles from Yorktown, four miles from Bello, and sixteen miles from Cuero. Write to BucHel Cuero Texas. Frank Koensig left for Yorktown Wednesday.
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Yorktown
Bello
Cuero
O Buchel
Texas
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Scheel
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Hallettsville News
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F. V. Arnim
Hallettaville
John Tannberg
Lockhart
Roll of Honor
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Knape
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Galveston News
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First State Bank of
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F. T. Fehrenkamp
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Philip Welhausen
Bucek
Ino. Bucex
Ak Eac
Walter A. Wood
Lucas Rehmet
Severa
John Sulek
Johnstown, NY
Beatts
Vince Rehmet
Moulton Bottling Works
L200 Fk
Loorks
Ieee
F. A. Kubicek
Eilert & Sauer
Felix Tilicek
Nad Antonio & Aransas Pass
Rome
G. F Mangham, A. G. Pa
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Waco
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