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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1929
Page
4
The 7th annual Flatonia Fair will be held September 11 to 14. Vital statistics of Texas for April show 9 348 births and 5 061 deaths. When compiling taxes for the year do not forget the mud tax. Graf Zeppelin will begin its second trip to the United States about June 26.
Sixteen Texans graduated from West Point this week and will be assigned as second lieutenants in the regular army.
The Luling Foundation Farm short course will be held at Luling June 26 27 and 28. A large attendance is anticipated with programs covering latest farming techniques and demonstrations.
The eight page Senior Edition of the Yoakum Herald is praised as equal to any school or printer and Yoakum has reason to be proud of the class of 1929 edition.
A promotional piece invites travelers to a Texas summer vacation highlighting gulf beaches silvery sands and cool sea breezes, mountain air and healthful upland sports. It suggests a motor trip starting in San Antonio through Sabinas Frio Canyon Uvalde Laredo Cotulla Pearsall Medina Lake Del Rio Alpine Marfa Ft Davis with fishing boating swimming golf and vacation cabins along the way.
The article notes residents will be amused by a new smaller currency planned for circulation, which is expected to reduce bulging pockets on collection day.
The Eagle expresses heartfelt sympathy to L. L. Ollie of the Gonzales Inquirer staff on the death of his mother in Gonzales on June 2.
The second special session of the 41st legislature struggles to gain momentum as lawmakers are urged to work. Critics question leadership while calls to recess and send members home gain traction amid stalled agenda and political friction.
Moulton reports its unusual crop garlic is moving well and fetching good prices. Growers are encouraged to raise more garlic as demand and profits rise with market interest.
Farmers in Yoakum report more than 100 carloads of tomatoes shipped this season and the crop remains active. The volume signals substantial revenue flowing into Yoakum's trade territory as shipments continue.
The Eagle reminds readers to watch weekly advertisements as advertisers have messages that may pay readers to read them.
Moulton banks report specimens of the new currency arrived and ready for deployment this July. The notes are about one third smaller than the existing currency.
The state marriage license law takes effect June 15. Three days notice of intent to marry must be filed with county clerks, so no licenses will be issued in Texas on June 15, 16, or 17.
Messrs. Robbins and Kelly, noted Texas aviators who set endurance records by remaining aloft in their monoplane for 172 hours in Fort Worth, were commissioned as lieutenant colonels of Texas by Governor Dan Moody.
Dairy expert J Lynn Thomas from Texas A&M College argues for improved cattle by using stronger sires, better feeding, and richer pastures to raise milk quality and prices. He stresses enhanced roughage and feeding for the average Texas cow to lift overall dairy profits.
Between 1920 and 1925 the U S cultivated 75 000 new farms with 30 000 in Texas. Now that the school tax question is settled the next topic is city incorporation and when it will arise.
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