Washington Letter by J. J. Mansfield on bills and goings-on
The column notes Senate delays on the revenue food control aviation and rivers and harbors bills, with adjournment unlikely before fall or possibly into December. It mentions Sam B. Foard of Maryland donating a large Major Foard painting, efforts to honor Foard County, pink boll worm threats to cotton crops, and Goethals versus Denman shipping debates. A War Department veteran praises the Confederate military system as exceptionally organized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Mansfield
House
Senate
Sam B. Foard
Sykesville
Robt. L. Foard
Columbus
Texas
Maryland
Delaware
Senator Bayard
Cleveland
Foard
Marvin L. Jones
G. L. Burk
Foard County
Burk
Jones
Department of Agriculture
Egypt
Laguna
Mexico
Fred. W. Davis
Rio Grande
Washington
General Goethals
Chairman Denman
Shipping Board
Mr. Denman
War Department
Jefferson Davis
Sampson
Schley
Miles
Shafter
Papacek and Etlinger Families Take Galveston Trip
Mr. W. J. Papacek and family and Mr. Joe Etlinger and family motored to Galveston Tuesday with a local outing noted in society columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Papacek
Joe Etlinger
Galveston
What the Red Cross Is
A 1920s description from Ladies Home Journal states the American Red Cross as the government authorized volunteer society aiding land and naval forces in war. It explains membership openness, no class or creed restrictions, and that service opportunities lie mainly in the home country and interior logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American National Red Cross
United States
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Ladies Home Journal
Catholic Ladies' Aid Society Meeting Notes
Mrs. Willie Brosch hosted the Catholic Ladies' Aid Society on Wednesday July 71. Coffee cake and sandwiches were served. Attendees included Mesdames Fehrenkamp Bucek Raab Schindler Elo Quebedeaux and others plus visitors FE Bowe Elizabeth Fehrenkamp and more. Next meeting with Mrs John Bucek on August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Brosch
Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society
Mesdames
Louis Fehrenkamp
John Bucek
Frank Raab
Ed. Schindler
Elo Fehrenkamp
Elizabeth Quebedeaux
Hy. Krause
Lucas Rehmer
K. Rehmer
W. J. Papacek
Henry Pohler
August Oehl
Anton Kolar
Kd. Boehm, Sr
F. J. Knesek
F. T. Fehrenkamp
R. A. Ketlinger
Willie Oehl
Joe Etlinger
Clara
Bertha Oehl
Adela Snesek
Mesdames FE. Bowe
Elizabeth Fehrenkamp
Louisa Boehm
Lillie Etlinger
Bertha Papacek
Helen Ettlinger
Ida Reichmet
First bale of new cotton sold in Moulton for season
Frank Pesek sold the season’s first bale on Friday in Moulton. The bale weighed 380 pounds, was ginned by Joe Migl, and bought by Ed. Boehm’s Sons for 28 cents per pound. Seed sold to John Mladenko for $16.25 with a keg of Shiner brew as premium. Last year’s first bale weighed 571 pounds and brought 14 1/2 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Frank Pesek
Novohrad
Joe Migl
Ed. Boehm’s
Papacek & Krause
Car Turns Over With Occupants
Miss Lillian Carson of Hallettsville was seriously injured and Joe McCallum of Cheapside was slightly hurt when a car they rode in turned over. Carson had a broken rib and extensive bruising and was taken to Yoakum for treatment. both occupants were pinned beneath the car but were spared more serious injuries by the vehicle falling across a ditch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoakum
Texas
Lillian Carson
Hallettsville
Joe McCallum
Cheapside
Subscription Payments Acknowledged By The Eagle
The Eagle thanks readers for subscription payments since the last report including Miselfettie Fujtek of Moulton Jaeggli Jermleigh E R Falti sek and Rowena Herman Chemnitz of Flatonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miselfettie Fujtek
Moulton
Jaeggli
Jermleigh
E. R. Faltisek
Rowena
Herman Chemnitz
Flatonia
Local visitors and trips noted across Waco region
Ed O Arnim and Fred Schindler visited the county seat Tuesday. Mrs Bettie Obenhave arrived in Columbus Tuesday to visit Mr and Mrs Henry Krause. Miss Mary Tomasko left for Shiner Monday for several days with relatives. Fritz Kaase reported fair crops after returning Tuesday from Yoakam. Helen Urban returned home Tuesday from visits in Lhorndale Dime Box. Leila Lorne came back Sunday from Luling to see Miss Edna Cooper. Henry Stademan visiting his uncle Ed Stademan in Schulenburg. Ida Lueke and Bessie Biehunke spent last week in Houston. Key home Monday. Mrs August Foerster visited Lucas Rehmet and returned to Goliad. Mrs J R Hull of Palestine visited Will Hull’s family. Edwin and Willie Schodde returned Tuesday from Stiner. August Lindemane and daughter Emma of Dilworth were guests of Lucas Rehmet Monday. Mrs Frank Koester and daughters Lydia and Otta returned Monday from Paige Elgin Kyle visits. Carl Cooper and family and Emily Carter of Palestine came Monday by auto to visit. Dr and Mrs F P J Guenther hosted K E Koebler and children Irene Fred from Houston and Mildred Gebhard from Buffalo NY. Parrs returned Wednesday from Hallettsville for Prof Parr’s mother illness. Mrs Parr remains seriously ill.
Drafted Men May Enlist in Army Navy or Marines
Washington announced that men drafted for the National army may enlist in the army navy or marine corps and will not serve in a drafted unit. After appearance before the exemption board they lose enlistment rights. The Eagle has not yet obtained the full Tavaca county draft list but expects to publish it next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Army
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
The
Eagle
Tavaca County
Residents and visitors pass through Moulton area events
Will ie von Rosenberg and Ray mond Allen of Hallettsville stop in the city. Hermann Haveseloff of Black Jack Springs visits Houlton between trains. A Hermann Park Verein dance with The Home Orchestra is set for Aug 4 at the hall. Red Cross meeting at the opera house Monday at 4. Prof Alois Morkovsky, returning from Yoakum to Ammansville, was seen in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermann Haveseloff
Black Jack Springs
Houlton
August Karacek
Edwin Brosch
Schiller
Emiltieptner
Hermann Park Verein
Ludwig F. Heinrich
The
Red Cross
Opera House
Alois Morkovsky
Yoakum
Ammansville
Morkovsky
Sam and Will Moore
Women led aid clubs fuel rural community progress
Farm and Ranch argues women in urban and rural clubs boost schools churches and citizenship. It urges inclusive meetings across ladies' aid societies mothers clubs neighborhood groups and civic branches to enhance community welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Kuehn's Grove Community Notices July 23 1917
A good rain fell Saturday as farmers plant feed stuffs. Funeral in Westhoff for Rudolf Wick. Ferdinand Schindler family and Joe Schindler travel to Williamsburg for Vince Schindler silver wedding celebration. Dierschke and Haas families visit Goliad. John Pilzner hosts surprise party. Rud Haas and Joe Schindler visit Edward Haas. Henry Zimmermann visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos
Dierschke
Westhoffas
Rudolf Wick
Ferdinand Schindler
Joe Schindler
Williamsburg
Vince Schindler
Edward Haas, Jr
Alma Dierschke
Goliad
John Pilzner
Rud. Haas
Edward Haas
Henry Zimmermann
Diamond
Death of Mrs Sophronia Neely in Hallettsville Texas
The body of Mrs Sophronia E Neely aged 83 was buried at City Cemetery at 5 pm. She died yesterday at the home of her daughter Mrs J T Rasterling with whom she had lived for many years. One of Lavaca County oldest settlers and a steadfast Methodist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
Texas
Sophronia E. Neely
Alderman Resigns From Hallettsville Board
Joseph Kopecky, one of five aldermen in Hallettsville Texas, has tendered his resignation to the city and it has been accepted. He cites his newspaper the Navy Comoy a semi weekly as requiring all of his time and attention making further service as alderman impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
Texas
Joseph Kopecky
the Navy Comoy
Mies Helia Krueger Returns From Texas Visit
Mies Helia Krueger returned Wednesday from a trip visiting Houston and Galveston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies
Helia Krueger
Houston
Galveston
Dance Planned at Novohrad Hall with Flatonia Band
A dance will be held at Novohrad hall on Thursday August. Flatonia band will provide music and Manager Zapalac invites everyone to attend and enjoy the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Novohrad Hall
Flatonia
Zapalac
Red Cross Organizes Hallettsville Branch Aims for Area Auxiliary Growth
A Hallettsville delegation helped organize a local Red Cross Branch with Miss Elsie Jaeggli as president and John Bucek as treasurer. Will T. Bagby delivered a patriotism address, and Mrs. W L Ames explained Red Cross aims. Membership is one dollar with fifty cents to Washington and fifty cents for surgical supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
Red Cross
Will T. Bagby
W. L. Ames
Ed. Studeman
Adela Kuesek
John Bucek
Moulton
Washington
Mrs L E Moore to Visit Relatives in North Carolina
Mrs L E Moore and granddaughter Miss Corinne Allen left Wednesday for a visit to relatives in North Carolina. Miss Hettie Goetz returned yesterday from San Antonio and Seguin after several weeks visiting relatives. Mrs Wm Jaroszewski and children of Woodsboro returned home Monday after a pleasant city visit with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Moore
Corinne Allen
North Carolina
Hallettsville Herald
Hettie Goetz
San Antonio
Seguin
Gonzales Inquirer
Wm. Jaroszewski
Woodsboro
Voakum Times
Mansfield son of Congressman joins Marines training
Mr. Bruce Mansfield son of Congressman and Mrs J J Mansfield was appointed lieutenant in the Marines and left Houston on Wednesday for Quantico Virginia Marines training station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce. Mansfield
J. J. Mansfield
Marines
Houston
Quantico
Colorado
Attendees Named at Funeral of Mrs. B. Maikeeter
At the funeral in Moulton on Sunday mourners included O. C. Henkhaus and family Join Henkhaus Mrs. O. Henkhaus Sr Miss Frieda and Jack Henkhaus Louis Wendel and family Willie Fehrenkamp and family and Richard Wendel and family according to the Shiner Gazette.
Special Session Called on Impeachment of Governor Ferguson
Speaker F O Fuller of the Texas House issued a call for an extraordinary session to convene in Austin August 1 to consider whether articles of impeachment should be presented against Governor James E Ferguson. The University situation and the West Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College issue would be investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. O. Fuller
Texas House of Representatives
House
Austin
James E. Ferguson
West Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College
Death of Louis Appelt in Hallettsville
Louis Appelt died at his home Sunday evening in Hallettsville Texas at age 59. The remains were buried Monday afternoon at the Catholic Cemetery. He had been a leading local business man since early manhood and accumulated substantial property. Surviving are his widow and several grown and several small children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
Texas
Louis Appelt
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Pobrtag
Eddy’s
Kansas
N. Jaegali
Wzo
O. Arnim
Waco
Fred Schindler
Bettie Obenhave
Lumbus
Henry Krause
Mary Tomasko
Shiner
Fritz C. Kaase
Yoakam
Helen Urban
Lhorndale and
Dime Box
Leila
Lorne
Luling
Edna Cooper
Henry George Stademan
Schulenburg
Ed. Stademan
Ida Lueke
Bessie Biehunke
Key
Auguust Foerster
Lucas Rehmet
J. R. Hull
Palestine
Will Hull
Masters Edwin
Willie Schodde
Stiner
August Lindemane
Miss Emma
Dilworth
Frank
Carl Cooper
Emily Carter
K. EK
Koebler
Irene and
Fred
Mildred Gebhard
Buffalo, New York
Dr. and
Mra
J. Guenther
W. IK. Parr
Willie von Rosenberg
Raymond Allen
City
Joe Reitz
Franz Seifert
Mr. A. &. Kotzebue
Jord, W. Neskorik
George Baur, Jr
Ed. Schinder
Miss Fancy Ablastak
August W. Janszen
Anton J. Jilek
Mr. Jilek
Janszen
Mrs. Janszen
Women’s Aid Societies
Kuehn’s Grove
Sophronia Neely
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