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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1912
Page
1
The letter presents a so called agent approach to place a piano offer with minimal postage and envelope costs. It argues regular agents struggle to sell multiple pianos monthly while covering salary commissions travel and store charges. The Watkin Way claims letters costing only cents can outperform agents selling in one day.
Texas education officials estimate the scholastic population will exceed 1,000,000 after the 1912-13 census. Current figure is 991,409, up 23,140 from last year, with a projected total of about 1,014,000. Census blanks sent to 246 counties and 750 independent districts, due May 1 to June, for immediate return.
City growth hinges on confidence and home industry support. Boosters aim to raise population and attract capital by promoting local business and inviting investments. A strong civic spirit helps create a clean city, offers work, and solidifies membership in the commercial community.
The state registrar reports March totals: 4382 births and 2804 deaths in Austin. Infant deaths numbered 461. meningitis led causes with 371 deaths, up 34 from February. Pneumonia 318, tuberculosis 222, 18 homicides reported, and total epidemic deaths 810 since onset.
John Beran and Lizzie Krejci were married Tuesday morning at the Catholic church with Rev. Foerster officiating. The reception followed at the bride’s parents home three miles south, featuring a bountiful dinner and joyful celebration.
The Moulton Fair Association held a lively meeting at the opera house with President F T Fehrenkamp presiding. Committees are active and expect an unqualified success with speakers from the State Department of Agriculture and the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Governor Colquitt and Senatorial aspirant Wolters may attend. Fehrenkamp Jaeggli and Knape organize speakers while William Emler leads the eating stand. O B Eilert holds the ice cream fruit and candy stand. A mid month boosting tour by ten or more autos carrying about 40 to 50 townspeople is planned to promote the fair. Schmidt Boehm and Buescher will arrange the trip.
The Hallettsville democratic executive committee failed to attain a quorum delaying any action on Dr A A Ledbetter's resignation as chairman with a July primary to elect a successor. Sap stock pens gain water troughs as artesian wells supply water. Paul Wipprecht of the State department of agriculture to spend a week in Lavaca County with farm demonstration chief John Kloppenburg assisting. The 11 acre Robert Maerker place west of town sold to Fritz Behlen at 119 per acre. Judge William Blakeslee of Austin sold his house and farm near town to A Meyerhoff for 10000 as an investment.
Forty eight Galveston saloon keepers had licenses forfeited by Comptroller Lane after an investigation found they sold liquor on Sundays. Of 49 complaints, only the firm of W. P. Buchanan and G. Lorenzo escaped due to conflicting testimony.
Governor Colquirr launched his bid for another term with a campaign event in Sherman on a Sunday. He outlined policy priorities and urged supporters to mobilize for the forthcoming election.
The Rural High School Law empowers County Boards of Trustees with district consent to consolidate rural common school districts for high school purposes. High schools may operate for varying months based on resources, but approved schools must offer at least seven months.
Post City's new cotton mill eyed to start May 15. Montague county to build a 100000 dollar courthouse. Bosque county road bonds approved for 40000. A range of oil, railroad, school, and road projects across Texas are reported, including bonds, charters, and construction in Galveston, Tyler, Cuero, Beeville, and Dallas.
Baursville reports farmers plowing and cotton chopping. Otto Krause and wife visited homefolks. Otto Templin and family, Rud Vogt and wife, Dora and Emma Sturm visited E Breitchopf’s home. Hilda Paul and Walter of Shiner visited. Louis Moeller ill. Dance at Moulton enjoyed. April 30 1912 Missouri Kansas & Texas will build a 30000 depot at Temple. Magnolia Park and Land Co bought 640 acres between Magnolia and Houston for 550666.
Regret over wasted days shifts to legislative filibusters harming highways railroads and industries. Citizens demand accountability as lawmakers risk the nation’s fate by trifle and delay, urging bold action and integrity from public servants. Public censure and progress loom as remedies.
The Ninth district Republicans plan a May 13 convention in Yoakum to elect two delegates to the national convention. Local party officials urge attendance and participation in the process.
The community notes include visits by Jos J Haas and family from near Hallettsville to Edward Haas and family, Emma and Alma Dietschke holidaying at Oak Grove, and Ferdinand Schindler and Scott's school family visiting Joe Heger. Edward Haas Jr traveled to Komensky on business. Alois Lorke of Hallettsville and party were in town on Friday. A dance at Hermann park hall drew many, with praises of a grand time.
At a mass meeting in Hallettsville Texas on April 29 Socialists decided to nominate a county ticket. Names were suggested for all offices except county superintendent of schools surveyor and county attorney. The county attorney position cannot be filled as no party members meet the required criterion.
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