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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1920
Page
1
Rough estimate shows roughly 50,000 children attended Harris County schools in the previous year, reflecting a sizable share of the county’s student population.
A newspaper man is forecast to win the presidency at the coming general election. The prediction notes his public profile and potential to secure the nation’s top office.
The Weesatche school district in Goliad County votes a 25 cent tax levy to fund school maintenance and operations. Proceeds support classroom upkeep, repairs, and related district needs.
The Louisiana legislature adjourned without ratifying the federal woman suffrage amendment. No action was taken to approve the national constitutional change, leaving the state posture unresolved.
Governor William Pettus Hobby and his associates attended the San Francisco convention but failed to secure a favorable outcome. The report notes limited gains and lingering political hurdles for Hobby and his allied group.
Three districts Armstrong Washington and Wesley in Washington County voted special school tax increases in the last week.
Flatonia hosts fairs September 22 23 24 25. Yoakum hosts fairs October 7 8 9. Information on a Moulton fair this fall is not provided.
President Wilson weighs taking an active part in the 1920 campaign backing Cox for president and Roosevelt for vice president. The move signals a strong executive endorsement and potential mobilization of the Democratic efforts nationwide.
The July crop report released last week projects U S wheat production at 809 million bushels and corn at 2 778 billion bushels for the year.
Corpus Christi correspondent notes that college boys are arriving to assist in picking the cotton crop along the coast country. The piece praises work and questions disgrace in doing so.
The article notes Senator Reed of Missouri being refused a seat at a San Francisco convention due to his opposition to the league of nations. It asks wryly about democracy and mentions Reed’s announcement of support for the Democratic nominee, labeling him a sommelier of democracy.
Temple political figure James E. Ferguson plans to launch his campaign this month on the American Party ticket. Despite a solid regional following his chance to secure the national nomination is described as slim.
Announcement from Beaumont warns that about twenty percent of rats captured there carry bubonic plague. Rat control is urged across South and East Texas to stop spread, with health authorities to prevent further outbreaks on the coast and inland.
Culled from our exchanges notes show Miss Elsie Fahrenthold private secretary to Congressman Mansfield returned from Washington to spend a few days with relatives and friends in the city and surrounding region. Dr A M Kotzebue spoke on tuberculosis at the Happy Hour Show last Saturday. Mrs A G Kotzebue and their son were visitors in the city last week. Mr and Mrs KF Coddin brought them home Friday. Mrs Benno Hoppe and children of Yoakum visited two weeks with Mr and Mrs R E Hoppe and joined by a traveler earlier this week returning home Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs A J Dittmar returned Sunday from Wilson with Dittmar to take a bookkeeper post at the Oil Mill H G Hollmann and sister Miss Matilda came back Sunday from Portland Ore after attending the National Convention of Shriners J M Canon had a happy surprise when his mother Mrs M Canon and brother Upton arrived from Vaiden Miss to visit him Justice Court met in special session last Wednesday with Judge A G Lichey presiding Attys present were H S Paulus C L Stavinoba and W E Parr Shiver Gazette
Gonzalez county completes its scholastic census with 8839 total students. 1499 attend Gonzales Independent School District. Common schools total 5964 students with Harwood 247 Waelder 411 Nixon 477 and Smiley 241.
County Commissioner J. W. Nachlinger with Road Builder Henry F. L. Mueller and crew finished grading the Moulton Oak Grove road. All roads in the Moulton trade territory are in fine shape, easing farmer haul to market this summer.
G. J. Bobnenkamp the secretary of Mozart Lodge No 59 reports receipt of the new membership certificates for the orders of Sons of Hermann.
Master Henry Bohnenkamp son of Mr and Mrs G J Bohnenkamp entertained many of his little friends Wednesday afternoon for his tenth birthday. They played various games and enjoyed delicious refreshments.
The United Cotton Growers' Association met in Corpus Christi with 576 farmers, outlining county units, reinforced concrete warehouses, and a 1921 crop goal. It aims to sell directly to spinners, consolidate 172 Texas cotton counties, and reach 100000 members by January 1, 1921. A Hallettsville meeting on July 17 urges Lavaca County organization.
The Home and School Club met with Mrs. Helen Albrecht and served tea cake and sandwiches to listed members and visitors. Several locals are noted visiting family in San Antonio Cuero Flatio nia Goliad Seguin and other towns. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Klobedaus and Eagle congratulates the family.
The column reports brief movements of residents and visitors. Anton and Ed Kolar were in Yoakum on Wednesday. Miss Jodie Hull departed for Palestine to visit relatives. Walter Dietschke drove to Goliad to visit kin and friends. Mrs. M. C. Kubitz is in Yoakum visiting daughter Mrs. James D. Gray. Miss Elsie Jaeggli left for Waelder to see friend Miss Jennie Silvey. Jaeggli party returned from Port Lavaca and Magnola Beach. County Attorney L Stavi noha and Attorney Paul Wertech of Hallettsville attended justice court. Victor Jaeggli of San Antonio visited here then went to Cuero relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Balhorn came from Kingsville to visit Henry Balhorn. Mrs. John Asbury’s daughter Key left for Rosebud before moving to Wichita Falls.
Flatonia area enjoys good prospects for bumper crops amid warm weather. Neighbors John Magnus Joe Weidel and families visited Jim Weidel and relatives. Several residents hosted guests at homes and dances. John Magnus returned from Kelly Field with an honorable discharge. A baby girl arrived to Mr. and Mrs. Elroy Byrd. Annie Lee Wood and Lorene Askey left for Yoakum. Missionary Baptist church met on Sunday July 11 1920.
Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Fehrenkamp and Mr. Henry Fehrenkamp attended the funeral of August Heinsohn in Fayetteville. Heinsohn, a prominent local lumber businessman in his 63rd year, died Friday afternoon and was interred Sunday at Fayetteville City Cemetery. He is survived by his wife and son Joe. The Eagle extends sympathy to the family.
Members of the Moulton Frauen Verein and guests enjoyed a charming afternoon hosted by Mrs. Helen Albrecht in celebration of her birthday anniversary. Refreshments were served and the gathering was described as very pleasant. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday July 29 with Mrs Emil Pundt as hostess.
Miss Ida Hrock left for Shiner on Wednesday to view her sister, Mrs Louis Kabauek.
Mr. R Preston and Miss Grace visit Miss Arieta Kathleen Preston in Austin during the UT summer session and plan a stay in Waring for Mr. Preston's health. Anton Culak of Nickel called at our sanctum and left eight large peaches praising the fruit while noting a thinner crop due to the late cold snap.
Master Emil Dietz visited Seguin relatives and returned home after a stay with Mr and Mrs Edmund L Ket linger. Mrs Ed Kolar hosted relatives for a birthday gathering with dainty refreshments. Mr and Mrs Guy Haltom of Port Arthur welcomed an eight pound baby born Saturday July 10. Mrs Haltom is daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Krause of this place. The Eagle extends congratulations. Mr and Mrs William Hillmer and daughters Minnie and Selma returned from a visit to Orange Grove Alice and Corpus Christi by auto. Willmer reports excellent crops in the region. The two month old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Mikesh of Henkhaus died Monday at 5 30 am and was buried Monday afternoon. Rev Father Kopp conducted the rites. The Eagle offers sympathy to the bereaved parents.
Farmers busy cutting tops and forage amid dry weather favorable for cotton. Visits anchor families from Marlin Engle Shiner and Moulton as residents attend a baseball game and a large dance at Henkhaus hall with Gonzales orchestra on July 13 1920.
Moulton defeated Flatonia 3 to 2 in ten innings after a back and forth nine. Moulton used Sanders as pitcher with Darilek and Mueller in the lineup while Flatonia relied on Pechacek Williamson and Kot zebue. Umpire Ed Aron oversaw the contest as spectators watched a close fast game.
George von Lienen Jess Cooper Frank Kramer Mfauer and John Ha vel returned from Giddings after interviewing farmers using sulphur to combat the boll weevil. They observed late afternoon burning with one fire per acre, fumes spreading over a wide area. About one pound of sulphur can smoke four acres at a cost of a few cents. Several local farmers are trying the method though results were not yet reported.
Census bureau figures show San Antonio leading Texas in population with 161 308 residents while Dallas ranks second at 158 976. Houston is third with 138 076, and Fort Worth figures are not yet released.
Mrs August Dech and daughters Bertha and Clara entertained the Catholic Ladies Aid Society on Wednesday afternoon July 7. The gathering included quilting and refreshments of coffee cake and sandwiches.
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