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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1907
Page
2
A satirical poem advocates being a Socialist with millions in the bank. The page lists local notices including an immigration station plan, Bailey investigation end, a school closing, a petition for independent school district, canal summaries, and a February honor roll with student achievements and a donation to the basketball fund.
A good rain fell Sunday night in Witting Texas. Annie Boedecker returned home to Shiner after visiting Mrs. M Herricks. Henry Striebeck supervised road work Thursday. Louise Korges, Kinkler school teacher, returned home Saturday. John Rogge was out buying yearnings last week. Mrs Wm Henricks was sick last week. Prof Theo Reichert traveled to his farm near Kinkler Saturday returning Sunday. Witp West.
Roll of Honor lists donors since last report including Frank Miculka of Shiner E Studeman of Moulton and Stanis Reischl of Moulton for their financial assistance to the organization.
A letter from F W Devoe & Co explains the price of paint, showing pure paint at $1.75 and adulterated paint at about $2.62 per gallon, with the average adulteration in the U S. and the consumer paying for both paint and unneeded excess. The writer notes buyers lack knowledge of Devoe and mentions F T Fehrenkamp as a seller.
Hallettsville Texas Feb 21 The court names Dr A A Ledbetter county health officer with a daily pay of 10 and expenses. August Eilers appointed to supervise the poor farm with power to sell surplus stock and produce. he receives no pay. John Sciba and family wages fixed at 40 monthly with board. clothing eliminated. Feb 22 Court adjourns after a busy session approving bond 75000 for First State Bank of Moulton as county depository. Feb 22 A basketball club organized by Rev C A Earl and Herald editor with girls to follow against Yoakum Moulton Cuero. Jan 23 Appell Bros bought 150 yearlings for the Jackson county ranch. A new cottage is being built for HK Waltersdorf family. Feb 23 County court to convene March 4. few civil cases filed. farmers union committee issuing warehouse stock certificates. Hermann's Park Verein pavilion work to finish in six weeks. Poultry scarcer but prices good for chickens.
A large number of pupils suffered influenza this week while school teams played a fine basketball game on the 22nd with a 16 to 8 score in favor of the White. A good crowd watched the match and a collection was taken.
A good rain fell Sunday easing water scarcity. Washington's birthday was observed with a school program led by Mr. Motis of Hallettsville. Frank Pohler marked his 40th birthday on Saturday. Refreshments were enjoyed by attendees. John Sloepfl and family visited E. Breitschopf’s on Sunday. Miss Lina Winkler hosted many friends on Sunday Farmer’s Day.
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Wm. Cornelius of Hallettsville and B. Cornelius of Ezzell have been here for some time installing acetylene gas plants and will stay about one more week. Anyone wanting a plant fitted should see them at once.
Farmers grow anxious over rain as planting time approaches in Nickel Texas. Oats show stress after a brief revival from fall planting and a light frost. Local church services at Moulton draw attentive crowds and community updates note health, schooling, and visits among residents.
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