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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1911
Page
2
Texas farmers will be paid for raising large corn and cotton crops under a $10 000 prize offer from the Texas Industrial Congress in Dallas. Entry is free and must be submitted by April 1. Also notes visits by Herman Pan to Mineral Wells J T Jaeggli in San Antonio and Tad Papacek visiting Yoakum and locals.
Hallettsville correspondent reports Senator Paulus has returned from Austin after six senate terms. He notes the thirty-second session was the longest and loudest yet least productive, yet perhaps best. He argues districts should group counties with similar interests, opposes Lavaca with Waller and Montgomery, and says he has no Senate re election plans but may run for state controller.
The article notes Texas population growth from the 1836 census with a total of 3,896,542 residents. It highlights a cosmopolitan mix, with broad language use and a mainly English-speaking populace, though some counties have very limited English speakers. It emphasizes diversity from American Indians to Europeans and mentions county officers' language abilities.
Texas school authorities expect the $6.20 per capita apportionment for 968,269 scholastic-age children to be paid by year end. March allotment was $2 per child, totaling $4.50 per child for six months, leaving $2 to be paid. In six months $4,357,210 of $6,292,748 has been paid, with $1,936,538 still to apportion.
The Texas Industrial Congress announces a fall contest with 6500 in fifteen cash prizes for farmers who secure the best yields of corn and cotton on twenty acres. No entry fees. For details write before April 1, before this date entry closes.
Mrs J X May and the baby of Yoakum arrived in the city Monday on a visit to the home folks. Miss Minnie Thormaehblen of Yoakum arrived Saturday on a visit to the family of Mr Emil Jansen Ernst Bowe Ed Haas Jr and Herman Paul all of New Town made this office a pleasant call Monday. John Beyer of Skidmore arrived Saturday to spend a few days with relatives and friends in this section.
Frank Machac, a well known farmer from old Moulton, was severely bitten and mauled by his own two dogs while relaxing on his front gallery. He attempted to drive them off, retrieved a gun, and killed the animals. Dr Kotzebue treated his wounds in what locals call a notably vicious incident.
After several days in the city Edmund Pfeil returned to his home in Shiner Monday.
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