Texas Voters to Decide Six Constitutional Amendments
A Texas voter guide lists six proposed amendments on the ballot for July 24. Proposals include allowing voting in other precincts, expanding the Supreme Court to five justices, road tax authority, a county student loan fund, bond issuance for public works, and UT and A&M separation. The text notes positions for and against each amendment.
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Texas
United States
Supreme Court
Commissioners Court
University of Texas
Agricultural and Mechanical Conse
Push Your Town Along Not Shove It Off The Map
A civic exhortation urges residents to support local commerce and industry to boost town prosperity. It warns that aggressive actions harm the community and stresses loyalty to local merchants who know and value buyers.
Falls County anti-prohibition victory reported
Complete returns from Falls County elections show a majority of 480 for the anti-prohibitionists. The text notes civic assets like a good school for the community and mentions Dallas as a candidate for the 1916 national democratic convention. It also lists local enterprises needed in Moulton.
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Dallas
Falls County
County Taxables Lead Texas Richest List
Dallas County holds the top taxable value at 142,135,630 dollars, followed by Harris 135,000,000, Bexar 109,869,680, McLennan 55,870,310, and Jefferson 52,453,025 in a Texas county ranking.
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Dallas County
Harris County
Bexar County
McLennan County
Jefferson County
Call for Greater Cooperation to Grow the Town
A local editorial urges the community to embrace cooperation to unlock undeveloped opportunities and share burdens for stronger collective progress. The piece stresses that without united effort, growth will remain limited.
Farmers Institute to Convene in Austin This July
It is reported from Austin that more than 2,600 attendees are expected for the state meeting of the Farmers' Institute to be held July 27 to 30. Prominent speakers from across the country will address the gathering, with the university auditorium serving as the venue.
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Austin
Institute
Forty-Two Club Plays Ten Rounds With Mrs Parr Winning
Mrs. W. E. Parr won the pin after ten games at the Forty-two Club gathering held last Wednesday afternoon. Three tables were set for enthusiasts and ice cream and cake were served. Attendees included Mesdames John Bucek A F Kotzebue J J Kotzebue Vincent Rehmer W Parr Jim Nachlinger Ed Studeman Guy Haltom Fred Krause L Valenta F Thompson and Misses Hilda Schmidt Earle Arnim.
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John Brunkenhoefer
W. E. Parr
John Bucek
A. F. Kotzebue
J. J. Kotzebue
Vincent Rehmer
Jim Nachlinger
Ed. Studeman
Guy Haltom
Fred. Krause
Prohibitionists Target $5 Million for Next Presidential Campaign
The prohibitionists plan to spend five million dollars in the forthcoming presidential contest. They argue that money cannot buy the presidency, stressing that enduring leadership is earned, not bought.
Tax rate for next fiscal year by comptroller department
Figures from the comptroller's department show a tax rate of 54.6 cents per $100 valuation for the coming year. The split is 29.6 cents for ad valorem revenue, 20 cents for schools, and 5 cents for Confederate pensions.
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Comptroller’s Department
Hermann Park Verein Dance Draws Large Crowd
A large crowd enjoyed the monthly dance in Hermann Park on Saturday evening. Eighty five tickets were sold and merriment lasted well into the night with music by the Moulton Concert Band.
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Hermann Park
Never trouble trouble till trouble troubles you
A short verse presents a traditional moral about avoiding unnecessary worry. It urges letting go of trouble and not letting fear or sorrow multiply, suggesting that carrying burdens endlessly makes things worse for oneself and others.
Sunday Visits Reported Across Oak Grove and Vicinity
Oak Grove households list Sunday gatherings with Mr Rud Jaroszewski and family visiting Mr Jim McNutt. John Hoepfl and family with John Darilek. Joe Selzer and relatives with William Kram. Jos Heinrichs guests of Joe Heinrich Jr. Albert Selzer with Arthur and Emil Siems visiting Victor and Rudie Freytag. Emil Lagan and sister Lillie at Hirsch home. Aug Seifert and Henkhaus visitors to Joe Etlinger. July 19, 1915.
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Joe Selzer
Willie Hoepfl
Frank Wendel
Adam Wendel
William Kram
Jos. Heinrich
Joe Heinrich, Jr
Albert Selzer
Arthur
Emil Siems
Victor
Rudie Freytag
Emil Lagan
Miss Lillie
Hirsch
Aug. Seifert
Henkhaus
Joe Etlinger
Local social notes highlight visits and births around town
Mrs E Avery of Houston visits the Haltoms. Kathleen Preston departs for Houston to visit Grace Preston. Mrs Otto Saur and daughter Olga tour from San Antonio. Antoinette Koebler returns to Houston. Ed Studeman family travels to Edna to see relatives. Henry Kovster Jr resumes studies at Massey. Rudolph Papacek returns from Alvin. Bertha Oecebl returns from San Marcos. Frank Sedale and relatives return to DeQuincy Louisiana. Ella Krueger visits Kyle and Seguin. Anton Handl and family welcome a 16 pound boy. Ed Haas Jr family welcomes a baby boy. Sheriff Houchins passes through from Waco. Eilingers and Koesters in Corpus Christi. Stulken and Riske return from Frio county trip. Rud Jaeggli hosts birthday parties for Victor and Lucile Jaeggli. Schulze family moves to the Joe Etlinger cottage. Oulie Lorke returns to Austin. Edward Boehm Jr moves to M Kotzebue cottage. Charles Mladenko visits from Houston. A girl is born to Joe and wife near town. Jennie Cochran and Grace Cochran visit Flatonia. Automobile dealer activity brings a Buick to Kubicek. Fehrenkamp family returns from Smithville. Waltersdorf and Sommerlatte visit, attend a dance. A toddler from Pietsch family sustains a leg fracture after being kicked. St Joseph Verein elects officers for the year.
Moulton Route Two Social Roundup and Wedding Update
Farmers busy with fodder and fair weather needed. August Krause and son August pass through en route to Hallettsville. Albert Holik visits with Victor and Rudolph Freytag. Jim Fishbeck and family visit brother Jrank at Peach Creek. Ullmanns and Fehrenkamps spend Sunday with Heinrichs. A house dance at A Pavlas' is well attended. Election scheduled for Saturday July 24, 1915.
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August Krause
Hallettsville
Albert Holik
Victor
Rudolph Freytag
Jim Fishbeck
Jrank
Peach Creek
Frank Ullmann
Pauline
Louis Fehrenkamp
Hy. Fehrenkamp
Joe Heinrich
A. Pavlas
Expositions trips and local gatherings noted in Milam County
Leon Kotzebue and Edward Boehm depart for San Francisco and Victoria to visit sights and old friends. Mrs J Thuemler and Dora Tschiedel return to Bluff after visiting Emil Janszen's family. Will T Bagby speaks at Cameron about anti-prohibition. Prof Brown to address rural teachers in Lagava County Institute. Kathleen Preston hosts thirteenth birthday with friends. Theodora Jaeggli entertains eleventh birthday crowd with games and refreshments.
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J. Thuemler
Dora Tschiedel
Bluff
Emil Janszen
Will T. Bagby
Halletteville
Cameron Tuesday
Milam County
The
Eagle
William Eilers
Prof. Brown
Louisiana
Lagava County
Teachers’ Institute
Kathleen Preston
R. Preston
Shiner Route Three Fodder Season and Social Visits
Farmers near Shiner finish fodder making as July 20 1915 closes the season. Several residents including Frank Meyer and family visit Wm Haase near Oak Grove while Ed and Emil Pustejovsky visit Willie Miculka. August Krause Sr and wife spend time with Wm Woehler family. Mrs Wm Woehler visits H C Meyer family. August Krause Jr at Halletts ville Normal returns home to visit. Anton Miculka family visit Frank Miculka and kin. Robt Ed Willie Woehler visit Krause family. John Mikesh of Moulton visits Martin Tousek family. Henry Miculka, at Corpus Christi, shows health improvement. Dance at Hermann Park enjoyed by locals. Ben. July 20 1915.
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Frank Meyer
Wm. Haase
Oak Grove
Emil Pustejovsky
Willie Miculka
August Krause, Sr
Wm. Woehler
H.C. Meyer
August Krause, Jr
Hallettsville
Local Social Guests Share Sunday Afternoon Visits
Bunjes School hosts include Mr and Mrs Hy Miller of Wied with Kasper family on Sunday afternoon. Emil Neuister and children visit Frank Targac family. Hy Roether hosts W V Roeder sister Hilda W J Roeder sister Mary and Mr Mrs Wm Koether and son Ruben. Aug Hirsch daughter Nora of near Henkhaus shop in Shiner. Gus Koether returns to San Antonio after brief home visit.
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Mrs. Hy. Miller
Wied
Emil Neuister
Frank Targac
Hy. Roether
W. V. Roeder
Hilda
W. J
John Roeder
Mary
Wm. Koether
Ruben
Aug. Hirsch
Nora
Henk‘haus
Shiner
Gus
Complimentary Dance Honors Boehm and Bride
A July 15 opera house dance celebrated Mr. Edward Boehm Jr and his bride returning from a wedding tour to San Francisco. Decorations were attractive. twenty number programs were distributed by Alice and Allyne Kotzebue. The grand march opened the event with the couple. a Mexican string band provided music. cream and cake were served during intermission and guests wished the newlyweds a pleasant voyage through time.
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Edward Boehm, Jr
Bride
San Francisco
Alice
Allyne Kotzebue
Entertainment Given For Students
A lawn concert for students at the Hallettsville court house grounds entertained more than one hundred attendees. The local brass band played music and refreshments were served by citizens as the normal will close at month end.
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Hallettsville
Texas
Court House
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Rud. Jaroszewski
Jim McNutt
John Hoepfl
John Darilek
E. Avery
Houston
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Otto Saur
Mires Olga
San Antonio
Kindred
Antoinette Koebler
Edna
N. W. Horne
Henry Kovster, Jr
D.houston
Massey Business College
Rudolph Papacek
Alvin
Mrs. Arnold
Bertha Oecebl
San Marcos
State Normal School
Frank Sedale
DeQuincy
Ella Krueger
Kyle
Ed. Hill
Miss Krueger
Seguin
Anton Handl
Ed. Haas, Jr
Eugene Houchins
Waco
Sheriffs
Henry S Eilinger
R. A. Eilinger
Koester
Corpus Christi
Buick
H. L. Stulken
Breslau
Charles O. Riske
Frie County
Rud. Jaeggli
Victor Jaeggli
Ilouster
Jaeggli
Lucile Jaeggli
Mrs. Wm. Schulze
M. Kotzebue
Charles Mladenko
City
Mrs
John Mladenko
Joe Wagner
Near Town
Leon Kotzebue
Flatonia
Meinhard Kotzebue
Jennie Cochran
Miss Grace
Mesdames Smith Leazer
Lee Bunting
Henry Etlinger
Peter Rtlinger
Joe Kubicek and
Son
Mr. Kubicek
Elo C. Fehrenkamp
Helen and
Marguerite Boehm
Smithville
Bennotl. Hoppe
Richard Waltersdorf
J. A. Sommerlatte
Hermann Park Hall
Wm. Pietsch
St. Joseph’s Verein
Catholic Church
R. A. Etlinger
John Reindl
Ernst Pelzel
Rud. Haas
Joseph Heger
Rud. Seidenberger
Otto Moeller
Edward Boehm
Victoria
America
Europe
J. T. Jaeggli
Theodora
Bunjes School
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