Yoakum Seeks Bonds for Sewer System as City Grows
Yoakum voters face August 15 election on whether to issue 32000 in bonds for a city sewer system. Demolition begins on the old Harris building for a new 10000 facility. Spur track work to Huck block for a 46 ton ice plant and a new bottling works by F F Burkett move ahead. Several local notices and visits fill the issue, with Judge John M Green delivering the keynote at Old Settlers Day.
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Yoakum
Texas
Harris
Grand Avenue
Lott Street
Sap
Huck Block
South Yoakum
Yoakum Ice Company
F. F. Burkett
Shiner
Herbst & Lehmann
Lehms
Front Street
New State Bank
Yoakum Old Settlers
John M. Green
Cuero
Goethe Park
Hallettsville News Highlights Local Bonds and Growth
The county attorney and Frank Jahn attorneys post bond of 3500 after Jahn is charged in Ed Ellingston's July 11 killing and released. The primary will bar negro voters per county chairman. Hallettsville New Era expands with a 10 foot addition and largest printing press between San Antonio and Houston. Valenta Bros. build a 3500 brick store designed by Herbert J. Von Rosenberg. Socialists hold a three day encampment near Ezzell with speakers Currie Kyles Meitzen Hickey. Dr Hill of Koerth debates Hickey. about 1000 attend daily.
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Hallettsville
Texas
Frank Jahn
Ed. Ellingston
Jahn
Hallettsville New Era
San Antonio
Houston
Valenta Bros
Sweet Home
Herbert J. von Rosenberg
Rosenberg
M. College
Lavaca County
Ezzell
John
Eight Page Eagle to Expand Circulation and Raise Rates
An August issue will expand The Eagle to eight pages increasing production costs. Annual subscriptions rise to 1.50 and display ads become ten cents per inch while local billing stays at five cents per line. The note cites higher paper costs and living expenses.
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Eagle
Mad About Paint Prices Warns on Property Protection
A historical notice argues anger over paint costs harms property care. It urges painting as a defense against water damage, noting paint prevents rot and costs nothing beyond initial purchase, with DEVOE products sold by Febrenkamp.
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