Flood Damage Strikes Lavaca Bridges in Hallettsville Area
July flood in Lavaca County causes extensive bridge damage totaling thousands of dollars beyond the $55,000 from earlier floods. Breslau has two large bridges down, Witting one collapsed, and the road near the Hallettsville poor farm impassable but salvageable. Rail service resumes between Sublime and Hallettsville as Navidad washes out ~500 feet of track. No deaths reported. some livestock drowned and fields heavily washed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
Texas
Lavaca
Breslau
Witting
Poor Farm
Sublime
Navidad
Moulton Ladies Aid Society Meets in July
The Moulton Lutheran Ladies Aid Society held a regular meeting on Thursday July 2 with committees named for the month Sick Mrs H F Mueller and Mrs Joe Haas Membership Mrs Herry fisbeck and Mrs Leander Mueller Decorating Mrs G J Bohnenkamp and Mrs Geo von Lienen Serving Mrs John C Mueller Mrs Leander Mueller and Mrs George Mueller New member Miss Ora Willis Janszen welcomed The next meeting is set for Thursday August 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
H. F. Mueller
Joe Haas
Herry Fisbeck
Leander Mueller
G. J. Bohnenkamp
Geo. von Lienen
John C. Mueller
George Mueller
Ora Willis Janszen
Home County Man Seeks Support for District Attorney
Henry S. Paulus urges Lavaca County voters to back his DA bid due to his wife’s illness. Paulus notes twenty seven years practicing law in local courts and longtime residence with his family. He thanks voters for consideration and requests their vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca County
Henry S. Paulus
Liquor and Beer Sales Band During Election
The liquor control board cautioned permit holders that liquor and beer sales would be prohibited during the democratic primary election July 2. Beer taverns must close during polling hours 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and liquor package stores must remain shut from midnight Friday until 7 a.m. Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
The
Liquor Control Board
James Charlton Harris County Treasurer Dies at 89
James Charlton aged 89, longtime Harris county treasurer for 80 years, died Sunday from injuries after being struck by a vehicle. Former Governor Pat M. Neff of Waco will speak at the Old Independence homecoming celebration in Washington county on August 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Charlton
Harris County
Pat M. Neff
Waco
Old Independence
Washington County
State School Aid Fixed At $19 Per Capita
The state board of education set per capita aid to public schools at $19 for the next school year in Austin Texas. With an estimated 1 560 000 students the total aid is projected at 29 640 000. Victor Jr and JoDean Feherkamp visited Shiner over the weekend with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
State Board of Education
Kubicek Couple Visits Relatives in Corpus Christi
Mr and Mrs Louis J Kubicek visited relatives and friends in Corpus Christi recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis J. Kubicek
Corpus Christi
Mrs Fehrenkamp Kotzebue Peters Visit Cuero
Mrs. F. T. Fehrenkamp, Mrs. Erna Kotzebue and Miss Cecile Peters visited Cuero for a day last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. T. Fehrenkamp
Erna Kotzebue
Cecile Peters
Cuero
Rattlesnake and Copperhead Hibernate in Shared Den
A Chicago Daily News writer notes that timber rattlesnakes and copperheads hibernate in the same den with the eastern blacksnake. The snakes gather in autumn for winter refuge and exhibit neutral cohabitation, though summer blacks may prey on rattlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Daily News
Ancient skull trepanation and devil beliefs era
Early medical practice described as scraping a hole in the skull to release a devil perceived during head pain. Smithsonian collections show prehistoric trepanation sites and many victims survived. Modern surgeons still perform similar operations to relieve brain pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithsonian Institute
Washington, D. C
Bulbous Growths Gathered In California Highlands
The aborigines learned long ago the value of bulbous growths. They dug wild onion bulbs known as California hyacinth, roots of golden stars in the foothills, and desert lily with its white funnel shaped brooms. They also harvested camas in damp meadows from central California northward. camas bulb resembles a small onion and is rich in sugar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Color Notes on Snapping Turtles
The text describes snapping turtles with dull olive or dark brown upper bodies and dull yellow undersides. It notes a small plastron exposing much of the flesh, and that shells smooth with age while younger turtles have rougher, bark-like shells.
The Potato and Its Storied Global Legacy
The potato is recalled as a famine saver in past races and as a culturally loaded symbol. Some cite its role in China’s millions while others note its fame in Marie Antoinette’s hair and the controversial history of its marketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Marie Antoinette
Proverb Variations on Rolling Stone Saying
The saying “A rolling stone gathers no moss” has spawned many additions by writers. Thomas Tusser expanded it to warn of loss for frequent movers, while Anna Jameson tied it to a roving heart and missing affections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Tusser
Anna Jameson
To Farmers Who Signed Work Sheets
County Agent G. C. Kiog warns farmers who signed work sheets not to plow crops on government land without contacting their committeeman. Special forms signed by the committeeman and two neighbors grant permission to plow under until final papers arrive. Crops on diverted acres must be left on the land and cannot be harvested.
Local merchants advertise in The Eagle
Read The Eagle advertisements from hometown merchants to compare goods and save money. The page highlights local shop offerings and promotions to help residents plan purchases and support area businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesk
The
Eagle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fr. T. Fehrenkamp & Sons
Moulton Lumser Dealers
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Washington, D.C
Maxi Nauranes
State Bank
Moulton, Texas
Community Bank
Christian Science Monitor
Tur Carterian Sorance Puntisurne Society
Boston
Massachusets
Ite
Abs
Fay Censeetew Scienes Montroz
Back Bay Station
Bozton
Mass
Roduce
Edwin A. Jaeggli
Mouton, Texas
Moulton
O. F. Knape
Moulton Texas
Moulton Ladies’ Aid Society
Paul Boethel
Boethel
Con
Olsen
House Journal
Taxpayers League Meeting
Victor Jr
JoDean Fehrenkamp
Shiner
Meep
Cc. P
G. C. Kiog
Rexall
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!