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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1914
Page
1
Peter Radford argues isolation and drudgery threaten farm life but modern tools and cooperation transform rural civilization. Telephones, rural free delivery, parcels, highways, and machinery unite communities, easing labor and boosting pride. The rural church must lead in a new, vigorous, community-centered mission.
A rural feature contrasts a farm woman seeking relief with her city sister. The piece highlights daily burdens, resilience, and community support in agrarian life.
A longcons strategy arguing the real labor problem lies with farm women who toil from sun to sun. It notes city workers gain sympathy while farm mothers and children labor without reward, urging fair wages and hours for farm women and highlighting rural hardships versus urban life.
Mrs Crouch and her young daughter returned to Alvin on Saturday after a week with Schulenburg relatives. Mrs F R Mergenthaler rushed to Fredericksburg Tuesday night by the death of her father J J Walsh. S P Denham went home Thursday night to be with his ill mother in Goliad. Mrs J H Lockman and daughter Estelle returned from San Antonio where they visited Mrs Lockman’s sister Mrs Fuhrman last week.
Otto Hohmann born April 25 1893 in La vaca county died Friday night July 24 1914 and was laid to rest Saturday at 4 pm in Moulton Lutheran cemetery conducted by v G Rapp. A large crowd attended. He faced illness five weeks with no relief and was remembered as a kind helper to those in need. An obituary notes his sunny nature and calls him an angel guiding loved ones to heaven.
Mr Ernest Spies of Breslau lost his home by fire Wednesday night with an insured loss of 1000 and a total loss of 3000 the cause unknown. A K Bell left for A and M College for the Texas State Farm Institute with about 1000 farmers in attendance. The Yoakum school board accepted Miss Elizabeth Kavanaughs resignation and will fill the vacancy. E R Meitzen campaigns for governor on the socialist ticket. Dixon school trustees plan a teacher s home project bringing Lavaca county to the lead in such constructions with thirteen homes owned by schools.
Lovers of poetry of motion should not forget the monthly dance at the Hermann park hall Saturday night. Music will be furnished by the Moulton Concert Band. A good time is assured all attendants. The new Kamensky school house dedication set for Monday August 3. Addresses by W. F. Doughty and William Kilers. Everyone is cordially invited.
James E. Ferguson of Temple defeats Thomas H. Ball of Houston to secure the Democratic nomination for Texas governor with an estimated 49,000 majority. Prohibition submission defeated by about 20,000. Legislature lines show Senate 16 yes 5 no and House 73 yes 68 no. Results from the San Antonio Express list candidate tallies across statewide and county offices, with several races decided and others pending.
Prof. C. A. Peterson of Yoakum, named to the Summer Normal Board of Examiners, passed through Moulton Monday en route to Austin to begin duties.
James E. Ferguson achieves a decisive win, signaling a strong political move as governor elect. The piece lauds Ferguson's victory and the elimination of rival factions in the campaign.
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