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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1915
Page
1
A collection of witty lines on Mexican presidency American politics and social morals. The remarks touch on Bryan resignation Uncle Sam symbolism and a posed question about a town populated by self reflection. The piece ends with a commentary on lovers ministers and generous fees.
Property tax paying voters in Austin approved a 725000 bond for municipal improvements and school buildings. In Columbus county seat of Colorado County a 9000 bond was voted to improve the waterworks system and carried 87 to 2.
The home of H V Riemen schneider in Yoakum burned Sunday causing about $5000 in damage, with $3000 covered by insurance.
Flatonia will hold a large fair in July as community spirit remains strong. The note praises resilience in difficult times. The article also mentions a rapid expansion of the Allies submarine fleet with Germany adding over forty ships during the week ending Saturday.
The Austin American discusses a proposed skyscraper to be erected soon and praises the paper’s role in the city. Citizens are urged to take pride in the publication as a local institution and community voice.
The new Dallas city directory lists 130000 residents, up 38000 since the last federal census, and shows 24525 scholastic age pupils in the city.
In an early election Seguin chose to keep pool halls open while nearby Moulton had already closed its halls months earlier. The town maintains continued access to pool-playing venues as a local feature.
Five thousand horses intended for allied armies broke from a stockade in an Illinois town and over ran the surrounding country. Perhaps they are opposed to war. In other words, they have horse sense.
The thirty sixth annual Texas Press Association convention in Corpus Christi last week selected El Paso as the next meeting place. More than 400 quill pushers attended the gathering.
An election will be held at Shi ner on June 29 to vote a bond of 150000 dollars for road construction. The proposition was defeated weeks ago but supporters hope for passage this time. The only way to obtain good roads is to build them and pay for them.
A collection of quips and witticisms from several papers. Notable lines reference a systemless enterprise likened to a ship without a rudder and remarks on free speech marriage and youthful trends. The Austin and Houston papers comment on retirements and vacant offices.
At the bride’s parents home in Austin on Wednesday afternoon June 16, Charles F Kaase and Leona Richter were married. He is son of F C Kaase of the rural area and formerly worked at the Racket Store. She belongs to the Richter & Rapp millinery firm and has lived in town two years, esteemed by all. The Eagle extends best wishes for a happy voyage together.
The article marks June 14 as the 138th anniversary of the United States flag, highlighting the holiday and its significance.
The University of Texas summer school opened in Austin with about 1000 attendees. The course will run through July 31.
A Gonzales County farmer appeared before the commissioners to be relieved from road duty claiming he is the father of twins. He was referred to Governor James K E Ferguson for consideration.
An exchange notes one third of fools believe they can beat a lawyer enforcing laws one half think they can beat the doctor healing the sick two thirds think they can outdo the minister preaching gospel and all think they can beat the editor running a paper and maybe they can
Report from Washington says General Villa notified General Caranza of a conference to restore peace and constitutional government. Villa supports President Wilson’s efforts to end the conflict in the neighboring republic, with Caranza’s reply determining the next move.
A resident plea urges residents to remove rubbish promptly to keep town healthful and improve its image. The speaker warns that a single piece becomes a dirty trend if left unchecked and stresses that collective effort is needed for progress and sanitation.
A short verse by Wilbur D Nesbitt expresses friendship and fellowship. The speaker wishes lasting companionship and mutual support among good fellows, pledging heartfelt regard and celebration of shared joys and sorrows.
The Texas Legislature has approved a plan by Governor Ferguson to provide 1,000,000 dollars for rural schools. Supporters call it a meritorious step toward educational advancement, with careful supervision of funds to aid building up common schools across the state.
George Lomax died at his home on Wednesday afternoon June 9 after a week’s illness. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at Old Moulton Cemetery with Rev. Manning officiating. Pallbearers were John Mang W K Richter Edmund Meyer Lee Bunting Hermann Thar and F L Filipp. He was 74 years eight months and born in Boonville Missouri in 1851. He came to Texas in 1851 and married M W McKay in 1873. Survived by his wife and one brother Joe Lomax of Harper Texas. The Eagle extends condolence.
A telephone meeting will be held Sunday afternoon June 20 for all patrons to attend. Ed and Henry Krause visited Frank Simcek Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Meyer visited Mr. and Mrs. August Krause on Sunday. Cor. June 15 1915.
A 12 year old, ill with fever, left home in Komensky Wednesday night and vanished for hours. A stranger boy later walked 42 miles to Waelder. Bohemian speaking Prof Bucek identified Kamensky as the boy’s origin and reunited him with his father. The youth appeared unharmed despite the long walk.
The largest American flag, 150 by 78 feet and weighing 400 pounds, was presented to St. Louis during Flag Day ceremonies. It was donated by the Million Population Club. A parade earlier required 150 men and 60 boys to carry the flag.
A community roundup recounts visits and greetings among Yoakum residents and visitors from Rock Island Shiner and Houston. It notes crop conditions, summer school at Hallettsville, a birthday party, and school openings. Dilworth reports thriving gardens, a mayoral milestone for J W Griffin, visits from Tampico relatives, and preparations for a Baptist meeting at Nickel with pastor Petty and Manning. Lone Star June 15 1915.
Mrs Ford hosts Bunjes School guests and Mrs Roeder entertains. Families from Dilworth Nordheim Yoakum and Violet are mentioned with visits and a Willie Draeger birthday surprise. George Renken Nordheim and the Blumes attend gatherings as townsfolk report weekend visits and departures.
The census reports 428 white children of scholastic age with 213 boys and 215 girls. The colored population totals 262 with 145 boys and 117 girls.
Mr. Hermann Schultz of Witting reports eight to nine automobiles will run a booster trip next Thursday to advertise the Hermann Loun festival set for June 28 5 and described as a major county event.
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