Farmer wins Southeast Texas cotton yield prize on one acre
A Liberty county farmer produced two bales of cotton from a single acre earning the prize offered by the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce and the Southeast Texas Fair Association for the best yield in the region. Brady road construction has started with a Boston general supervisor overseeing, praising the local method.
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Liberty County
Beaumont Chamber of Commerce
Southeast Texas Fair Association
Farmers of
Texas
Brady
Boston
Mass
Texas Needs Great Men
An opinion column argues that Texas should adopt a simple peaceable method to settle political disputes. It invokes ancient referees and horse neighing as a metaphor to curb partisan bickering and allow citizens to pursue industry without strife.
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Darius
Persia
Texas
Industrial notes reflect varied Texas ventures and progress
Reports show land sales near Clinton at 72 000 dollars for 200 acres and 500 cattle sold near Plainview at fifty dollars each. A 30 million gallon daily capacity well is planned for Lubbock, with a San Antonio to Fredericksburg railroad study. Lettuce from San Benito may exceed 175 000 dollars in spring, while Fort Stockton may plant about 400 acres in grapes. The South Texas Commercial National Bank of Houston is chartered with 1 000 000 dollars capital. The Markham Irrigation Company is incorporated with 50 000 dollars capital in Matagorda. Bonds totaling 250 000 dollars were sold in New York to rebuild the Austin dam. Houston & Texas Central reports 20 new locomotives in Houston and 25 more en route. San Angelo contemplates 70 000 dollars in river viaduct bonds, and Crescent Oil & Gas of Electra and Phoenix, Arizona, gains Texas business permits with Fort Worth as principal office. Government demonstration farming plans put 50 demonstration farms in Denton. Galveston Commercial Association plans a May celebration for the causeway connect to the mainland. Fort Worth Chamber offers a 250 dollar cup for the best Texas fed cattle carload, to boost cattle breeding, while Kingsville plans a city plan with engineers surveying grades, extensions, paving and sewers.
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Lubbock
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
San Benito
Fort Stockton
South Texas Commercial National Bank of Houston
Capital Stock
Markham Irrigation Company
Matagorda County
Capital
New York
Austin Dam
Houston & Texas Central
Houston
Commissioners’ Court of
San Angelo
Concho River
Crescent Oil & Gas Company
Electra
Texas
Phoenix
Arizona
Fort Worth
Denton
Coun
Prohibition Wins Local Elections And Notable World news
Orozco renamed commander in chief of Mexican rebel troops. A Woodrow Wilson club formed in Columbus with large membership. Russia plans 250 million dollar naval build over five years and two battleships to be built at a Philadelphia yard. Amundsen reached the South Pole on December 14 1911. Montague county dry sweep with 783 majority. Cho county dry with about 75. Roosevelt strong in Fifth Missouri primary beating Taft La Follette Cummins. Compton to be hanged for murder in Laredo. Tonnie Franks serving life. Dr Amos Graves of San Antonio dies at 70. Maine wreck to be floated from Havana harbor.
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Philadelphia
Raould Amundsen
South Pole
Montague County
Texas Cotton Crop Expected to Hit Four Million Bales
Austin Texas March 9 The Texas cotton crop for this year will easily reach 4 000 000 bales per figures of the state department of agriculture The department declared February ginned totals at 264 198 bringing season ginned to 3 906 447 with not less than 100 000 more to be ginned this month The total crop last year was 2 921 665 bales.
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Austin
Texas
State Department of Agriculture
Department
Papacek Brothers Acquire Brunkenhoefer & Neskorik Store
W. J. and Rudolph Papacek completed a deal Tuesday to own Brunkenhoefer & Neskorik mercantile. The new management took possession Wednesday morning with a toast for success.
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W. J
Rudolph Papacek
Brunkenhoefer & Neskorik
Local Couple Welcome Baby Boy Son
Mr and Mrs Peter Etlinger celebrate the arrival of a fine baby boy born Friday. The Eacre extends warm congratulations to the happy parents.
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Peter Etlinger
Eacre
Ruegg Family Leaves for Zurich to Make New Home
Mr Henry Ruegg and family of Shiner travel to Zuerich Switzerland to establish their future home. They carry the good wishes of many county friends who extend support for their new venture.
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Henry Ruegg
Shiner
Zuerich
Switzerland
Hallettsville Court Opens Spring Term In Texas
Hallettsville district court convened for its spring term with the grand jury organized and active. Twenty three new civil cases filed, many for divorce, to be docketed this week. One notable suit is Annie Williams and others versus Sap Railway Company for forty thousand dollars damages over the death of her husband, an engineer killed in a 1910 collision on the Waco branch.
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Hallettsville
Texas
March Jr
Annie Williams
Sap Railway Company
Waco
Tax road to success is paved with good advertisements
A short aphorism notes how effective advertising can drive tax policy and public support. It frames financing as a strategic, outward facing effort linking revenue to civic improvements.
Coop sidewalk improvess town sidewalk networks
A coop sidewalk is described as an improvement to any part of town, suggesting broader neighborhood benefits and potential enhancements to pedestrian access and safety in local streets.
Conk Johnson rejects joint debates with Jake F Wolters
Local political notice states Conk Johnson will not participate in joint debates with opponent Jake F Wolters. The decision affects campaign event planning as both candidates prepare messaging for voters.
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Conk Johnson
Jake F. Wolters
Etlinger seeks reelection as public weigher in precinct 6
R A Etlinger announces this week as a candidate for reelection to the office of public weigher of precinct No 6 subject to the action of the democratic primaries. He has held this position for several terms and his services have given universal satisfaction. If reelected he will continue to discharge the duties of the office to the best of his ability.
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R. A. Etlinger
Etlinger
Moulton Agricultural and Industrial Fair Dates Set
The Moulton Agricultural and Industrial Fair is scheduled for June 25 through June 28. Local organizers invite residents and visitors to attend the four day event featuring exhibits, demonstrations, and regional products.
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Moulton
Lavaca County Legislature Candidate Not Yet Announced
No candidate has publicly announced plans to run for the legislature in Lavaca County as of now. Local election watchers say filings, primaries, and potential contenders remain unclear.
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Lavaca County
Voters Endorse Wilson Wolters Colquitt For State Offices
A voter slate supports Woodrow Wilson for president Jake F Wolters for United States senator and Oscar B Colquitt for governor in the upcoming election. The announcement emphasizes reform and leadership.
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Woodrow Wilson
Jake F. Wolters
United States
Oscar B. Colquitt
Woodmen Circle Grove Organized in Moulton
J. O. Miller district manager of the Woodmen of the World organized a Grove of the Woodmen Circle at Moulton on Monday evening. Officers elected and installed include Past guardian Mrs. Mathilde Etlinger guardian Mrs. Eric Studeman adviser Mrs. Bessie Miller clerk Mrs. Helen Kotzebue banker Mrs. Edna Bacek chaplain Miss Alma Bohnenkamp attendant Mrs. Mollie Rebmet inner sentinel Mrs. Erna Kotzebue outer sentinel Mrs. Lydia lomasko managers E. Studeman A. F. Kotzebue and John Bacek physicians Drs. J. G. and F. J. Guenvber.
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J. O. Miller
Woodmen of the World
Moulton
Mathilde Etlinger
Eric Studeman
Bessie Miller
Helen Kotzebue
Edna Bacek
Alma Bohnenkamp
Mollie Rebmet
Inner Sentinel
Erna Kotzebue
Outer Sentinel
Lydia Lomasko
E. Studeman
A. F. Kotzebue
John Bacek
J. G
F. J. Guenvber
MovnerTon Advancement Tied to Citizens Effort
MovnerTon's progress depends on its residents. The town's growth relies on every Moultonite pursuing the upbuilding of the community.
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MovnerTon
Miss Honora Sloma Returns from Flatonia Visit
Miss Honora Sloma came home on Wednesday after a pleasant trip to Flatonia to visit relatives and friends.
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Honora Sloma
Flatonia
Von Lienen Family Attends Rutersville Funeral
Mr and Mrs B von Lienen Mr and Mrs George von Lienen and the baby and G J Bohnen kamp returned Tuesday from Rutersville where they attended the funeral of Mrs Anna Lueke wife of F Lueke who died Sunday aged 67 The funeral was held in the Rutersville cemetery Tuesday morning at 10 oclock.
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B. von Lienen
George von Lienen
G. J. Bohnenkamp
Rutersville
Anna Lueke
F.lueke
Dilworth Dots Ephor EaGue
After a stretch of spring weather the report notes lingering winter. Farmers plant corn with some fields already sprouting. Cattle numbers moved to Muldoon parties with mixed classes and yearlings unsold. Church attendance, sermons, and a planned tent meeting are described along with school progress and local visits. March 12, 1912.
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Ephor EaGue
Messrs. Woods
Bailey & Cooper
Muldoon
Moulton
Shiner City Council Lets Sewer and School Plans
At a city council meeting a contract was awarded for installing a sewer system and septic tank serving the business district. The school board adopts Stephenson and Heidenfels Beeville plans for a 15000 dollar school building in Shiner.
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Shiner
Texas
Stephenson & Heidenfels
Beeville
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