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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1915
Page
1
Statistics from the Texas Department of Education show rural white and independent district libraries totaling 342 412 volumes with about one book per three pupils statewide. The report cites value and per pupil investments varying by rural and independent districts.
Count Sergei Witte, born 1849, renowned Russian statesman and architect of reforms, has died after a long political career shaping Russia's modernization and foreign policy. His leadership spans imperial diplomacy and economic development under successive regimes.
The Nordhaus measure to print textbooks in Texas passed the legislature with an 86 to 33 vote. Supporters argued the plan would boost local access, while opponents warned of costs and implementation hurdles.
A local report notes construction on the dam along the Colorado River will open a 4 percent section in April marking progress on the project.
Local Catholics in Goliad are organizing plans to erect a new school building valued at $50,000. Community leaders say construction will strengthen parish education.
Flowston parties will erect a $6,000 light plant and a $20,000 ice plant in Mission. Other parties are perfecting plans for a $20,000 precooling plant. The city will vote soon on $25,000 bonds for a sewer system in addition to $18,000 already spent on sidewalk and street improvements.
The district court convened yesterday afternoon soon after a 2:48 p m train arrived nearly two hours late. The grand jury, led by foreman H J Strunk, was empaneled with members from multiple towns including Hope Moulton Shiner Salem and Hallettsville. Judge Kennon urged jurors to examine county and city finances and clarified their scope beyond incorporated areas. Bailiffs listed include B C Avant W P Davis Frank Williams Charles Unterkircher Arthur Cummings and others with Hallettsville New Era noted for riding bailiffs.
The Youth's Companion will present to every subscriber paid for 1915 a calendar for the new year. It is a gem of calendar making with decorative mounting, but the main purpose remains to be useful and that purpose has been achieved.
Flatonia Pair Association directors scheduled the annual South Texas Industrial and Agricultural Fair for July 5 6 7 and 8. The notice appears in Shiner Enterprise and mentions travel notes about Mrs. Edmund Meyer and honeymooners Ernest Zappe and his wife.
A father reflects on the priceless love of his child as she asks what he would take for her. He recalls lullabies and dreams, declaring he values her heartbeat above all wealth. The poem ends with a tender, dreaming night and a waking kiss from the child.
At a Moulton Texas school board meeting Prof W E Parr was re elected for two years as superintendent of the Sam and Wil Moore Institute. All other teachers were re elected for one year including Prof T H Leslie Miss Lillian Cummins Mrs T H Leslie Miss Zou Urquhart and Miss Tillie Gueniber. Enrollment at the institute reaches 267 the largest in its history. The board voted to dismiss school Thursday noon and Friday April 1 and 2 to allow teachers to attend the South Texas Teachers Association meeting at Cue.
The National Bureau of Education compares city and rural spending with $33 per child in cities and $13 in rural districts. In the Moulton Independent School District for 1914-15 total funds near $450 support about 400 students, yielding just over $11 per pupil, $2 below the rural average. The piece questions the quality of a district spending less than the rural average.
Corn planting is the order of the day. Mr and Mrs John Freytag were guests of Joe Zalman and family Sunday. Miss Hattie Wiederman opened Sunday with Miss Alma Giesbers. Mrs Berger of Weimar returned home after visiting relatives. Paul Giesbers and family of Flatonia visited Chas Nieman’s family. Bettie and Emma Doebring spent Sunday with Kath Mang. Joe Schindler and wife visited home folks. A large crowd gathered at Ed Pavlicek’s Sunday with Rud Jaroszewski Jim McNatt Anton Ullmann Herman Hirsch and Otto Templin as guests. Delicious refreshments were served. March 15 1918.
Readers continue subscription payments since the last report. John Bevan of Moulton Will Hull of Moulton and Miss Rosa Adlicish of Moulton are acknowledged for their payments to The Eagle.
The premier advises Greece to maintain neutrality, calling it sound guidance for the nation.
Fifty five vessels were added to Uncle Sam's merchant fleet in February. The expansion reflects ongoing growth of national shipping capacity and supports the wartime and economic effort.
Governor James E. Ferguson signed the compulsory school attendance bill last Saturday. The law takes effect in 1916.
A county school meet and educational rally will be held in Floresville on Friday April 2. All Wilson County schools will dismiss for the day to attend the rally. The article urges other counties to follow Wilson County’s example.
The Eagle lists new ads for this week including Felhsenkamp Builders Material Knesek & Son Rural Mail Boxes Koester Dresa Gooda Rad Jaeggli Bro Spring O B Bilert Raus Mit Sale Papacek Footwear Kopecky Drug Drugs Opera House Comedy Reels The Million Dollar Mystery and European War Pictures Kotzebue s Drug Store Gold Fish and Hermann Park Verein Children s Picnic.
Hugo Roether and mother visited Mr. Otto Fisseler and family Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Tos Antrich were guests of Mrs. F. J. Roeder and family Saturday night. Anton and Ferd Kasper were business visitors to Shiner Sunday. Emma Roeder and the Misses Kolar spent Sunday afternoon with Tillie Proschko and sisters. Anton Roeder and Frank and Joe Proschko visited Mrs. Roeder Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rothbauer spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Proschko. Mrs. Henry Roether was guest of Mrs. F. J. Roeder Saturday afternoon. Blue-eyed Beauty. March 1, 1915.
Names such as Henkhaus Robert Edmund Willie Woehler Ed Henry August Krause Frank Miculka Ermis Pustojovsky Meyer and Batey appear with families. The text notes Sunday visits among residents and a fishing outing. a person travels through town en route to Shiner with a date reference of March 16.
John Kaiser and Emma Fojtek united in marriage at Shiner on a Wednesday in March. Rev W Dazie spoke the words that joined them, with the groom described as a prominent young man and the bride as a fair young lady. They reside in the Mrs F Kaiser cottage in the southern part of town. The Eagle extends best wishes for a long married life.
The Hermann Park Verein prepares for the annual Children’s Picnic at the park on Monday April 5 starting at 1 PM. Presents will be given to all children and amusements will be offered. Music by the Moulton Concert Band will accompany the event.
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