Young City Youth Urged to Form Literary Society
Editorial urges city’s young residents to organize a literary society to promote reading, writing, and discussion. Describes benefits for culture and community engagement and invites membership.
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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1911
Page
1
There’s a prettier small city in Grand old Texas than Moulton
A nostalgic line praising Moulton, Texas, as a charming small city in a traditional rural setting. The note emphasizes Texan pride and local character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Old
Texas
Moul
Corton Grapes Reported In Fine Condition And Abundant Yield
The crop appears healthy with Corton in fine condition and production expected to be abundant. Growers anticipate solid quality and strong market interest as the season progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corton
Moultonto Lava County Anti Prohibition Vote Estimate
Moultonton invites readers to consider a new site while Lava County reports anti prohibition sentiment with a preliminary lead near 2500 votes. The result signals shifting public stance amid a regional debate.
Vote to Probe Moulton Schools in Prohibition Ballot
Citizens urged to examine Moulton educational facilities before sending children to school this fall. Voters reminded to act tomorrow and to scratch For Prohibition on the ballot if opposing prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Prohibition
Gradual Plant Start Predicted For Open Season
In a note from the Shiner Gazette the switch to the new compress nears completion and the plant is expected to be in operation by season opening. The two day S P passenger trains now arrive at 2 11 pm and 3 11 pm after last week’s schedule change, with a close connection to the northbound Sap. Emil Pesek, deputy tax collector, was in the area several days from near Moulton to cover duties during the absence of Collector Steve Bennett who attended the sheriff’s convention in Houston. A quiet wedding was held last Wednesday at 8 pm joining Mrs Mary Dunn and Mr G H Niemeyer with Judge H L Wade officiating. they will reside at the Niemeyer homestead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner Gazette
S._P
Sap
Flatonia Argus
Emil Pesek
Moulton
Steve Bennett
Houston
Hallettsville Herald
Mary Dunn
G. H. Niemeyer
H. L. Wade
Niemeyer
Shiner News EpitTor Eagle Education Rally and Bonds
Citizens gathered on the square for an educational rally with remarks by Superintendent Eilers and Judge Green. Hallettsville and Shiner played ball, election results approved a $12,000 bond for a new school, and Wm Green donated $5,000 toward a $17,000 school building project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Superiintendent Eilers
Judge Green
Darilek
Wm. Green
Opera House
Hermann Park Verein Dance Hit by Stormy Weather
Threatening weather kept attendance light at the Hermann Park Verein monthly dance held Saturday evening at the hall. Despite the sparse crowd those present enjoyed themselves immensely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermann Park
Boggy Creek Items From The Week
Epstor EaGve reports rain on the weekend not needed. Prof. Martin Ruppe and family plan a Seguin visit for several weeks. Willie Stankey visited from Hallettsville. Local residents and friends shared social visits and birthday wishes for Henry Flessner. A baseball game saw Green's boys beat Dixon's 6 to 4. Karl Reuel returned from Nordheim where farmers are picking cotton. The notes cover Ut Ni and surrounding area dated July 18, 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epstor EaGve
Martin Ruppe
Seguin
Willie Stankey
Hallettsville
Bill
Martin Ruppel
Itbury Flessner
August Winkenwaerter
George Kruse
Arthur Rabe
Henry Flessner
Mr. Flessner
Frank Gerum
Wm. Reuel
Ad. Kabe
Karl Reuel
Nordheim
Adam Stock
Building a Creamery Here: A Local Opportunity Question
ENnouGa cream is shipped from Moulton weekly to support a medium capacity creamery. The town asks why not establish a creamery locally to capitalize on nearby supply and reduce transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Georgia Governor Hoke Smith Named U S Senator
Governor Hoke Smith of Georgia was elected United States senator to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator A S Clay. Debates arise over Smiths suitability and the political shift in Georgia during the transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoke Smith
Georgia
United States
A. S. Clay
Wise Texas law funds farm demonstration programs
The 32nd legislature authorized county commissioners to appropriate up to a thousand dollars for farm experiment and demonstration work. Each Texas county should invest the full amount to show farmers which crops and cultivation methods best fit local conditions and promote modern agricultural practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Our Country Schools in Texas Address Rural Education Gaps
The piece cites four weaknesses in country schools: lack of classification, poor county-wide inter-relations, missing rural high schools, and insufficient provisions for districts without high schools. It praises the rural high school law and new teachers' certificate law as remedies, bolstering qualified teachers and community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
County Board of Education
Dance in Honor of Mr Frank Tomasko and Bride
Citizens held a dance at the opera house Thursday evening the 15th to honor Frank Tomasko and his bride. The Shiner band played as the grand march led by the couple opened a program of about twenty five numbers with thirty five couples attending. Refreshments of punch and cake were served as the event concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Tomasko
Bride
Shiner
Tomasko
First New Cotton Bales Marketed at Hallettsville
The first new cotton of the season was marketed in Hallettsville Texas on July 18. Three bales weighing 585 474 and 661 pounds sold at 14 cents per pound. Frank Fikac delivered the first bale earning a barrel of flour from Rosenberg Bros as premium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
Texas
Frank Fikac
Messrs
Rosenberg Bros
Fikac
Socialist Encampment Near Hallettsville Ends
A three days encampment by socialists closed yesterday at Ezzell ten miles below Hallettsville Texas. Rev William A Ward of St Louis national organizer of Christian Socialist Fellowship delivered the address. Arrangements may be made for another encampment in August at Yoakum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
Texas
Ezzell
William A. Ward
St. Louis
Christian Socialist Fellowship
Yoakum
Texas Industrial Notes summary of road bonds and developments
Texas counties vote bonds and funding for roads including Cameron County good roads 200 000 and Clay County 200 000 with Aug 5 election. Austin County bonds 175 000 for Red River Gulf highway link. New schools and hotels planned in Loraine Teague Brownsville and Dallas. Companies expand with Magnolia Coffee Houston capital doubling to 20000 Browntown grain elevator and Angleton cotton gin. Idaho Texas Land Co charter 50000 stock. Texarkana Creosoting Co starts operations, employing many locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron County
Magnolia Coffee Company of
Houston
Clay County
Loraine
Teague
Austin County
Red River
Gulf High
Smith Bros. Grain Company
Ft. Worth
Browunsville
Angleton
Dallas Hotel Association
Secretary of State
Idaho- Texas Land Co
Texas
Beginning For Good Roads Committees Urge Action
A Farm and Ranch column emphasizes that good roads boost education and moral growth in rural areas. It argues roads attract prosperity, support new ideas, and benefit schools by reducing weather-related delays. It urges summer action to engage voters and begin highway improvements now.
Alma Koester Returns From Visit To Shiner Relatives
Miss Alma Koester came back Saturday after spending several days visiting relatives and friends in Shiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Koester
Shiner
Social Club Holds Regular Meeting
The Social Club held its regular meeting on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. E. Studeman in attendance. Members present included Mesdames Boehm Ehreunkamp Kotzebue Kotzebue Kotzebue Brunkenboefer Rehmet Richter Jaeggis Bachmann Bucek Pack and Misses Boehm Jaeggl t. The next meeting is set for Mrs. John Brankenhoefer.
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A. F. Kotzebue
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R. Jaegoli
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Foster Land &Loan CO
Rosenberg, Fort Bend
Alex Goeth
Shiner News
EpitTor
Miss Jewell Mitchell
San Antonio
Mrs. C. M. Williams
Ed. Wolters
Baby
Dora Thornton
Berta Thornton
Lane City
Edgar Merrem, Jr
Charles Muecke
Waco
Hill’s Business College
Messrs. Wm. Boening
Otto Templin
Baursville
Oscar Wolters
Schulenburg
Earl Crane
Sarah Hughes
Mildred Fry
Flatonia
Mrs. Earl Fry
Gonzales
Verein
Hallettsville and
Otto Sander
Selma
Clara Mewes
Green’s Boys
Dixon’s
Green's
Harvey W. Wiley
New York Legislative Assembly
Altha G. Hudson
Katherine
Humansville
Joe Boehmer
Eagle Pass Guide
A.M. Turney
Ninetymonth
Joseph W. Falk
Missouri
Folk
New England
Our Country Schools
Texas Industrial Notes
Texarkanashingle Creosoteing Co. of
Texarkana
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