Vote for School Tax in Moulton Election
The Eagle urges voters in the Moulton independent school district to approve a ten cent tax on property value to fund public schools. Last year’s proposal failed by two votes. advocates claim tuition fees would disappear and rail telegraph and telephone firms would share the burden.
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THE
EAGLE
Board of Trustees
Moulton Independent School District
Tse EacLe
Railroad Company
Telegraph Company
Telephone Company
San Angelo Debates Bridge Across the Concho River
Citizens consider constructing a reinforced concrete bridge over the Concho River at an estimated cost of $40,000. The plan seeks public approval and funding for the river crossing.
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San Angelo
Concho River
Special school tax vote urged for equitable funding
A special school tax is portrayed as the only just means of raising funds for school purposes and residents are urged to vote at tomorrow's election.
County to Spend 550 660 on Roads Improvement
Ells county plans to spend 550 660 on building and improving county roads. One hundred miles of good roads have already been built in this county.
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Ells County
Bond Issue Victory Clears Way for Austin County Roads
The Austin county election approved a $100,000 bond by a large majority to fund road construction, which will begin immediately. The result signals swift start of improved local infrastructure and better maintained routes.
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Austin
Goop School Tax Could Draw Citizens to Boost City
City aims to attract desirable residents by funding a special school tax. Supporters argue it will spur business growth and strengthen local development. Opponents warn about tax burden and long term costs.
Concerts in the Park Return This Summer in Flatovia
The Tax Flatovia Concert band plans three park concerts weekly during summer. Moulton urged steps to entertain residents and boost local morale.
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Tax Flatovia
Moulton
Pompeo Coppini Roiling Washington Statue for Mexico Gift
Renowned San Antonio sculptor Pompeo Coppini works on a heroic statue of George Washington to be presented to the City of Mexico by the American colony there. The project is estimated to cost 20000 dollars.
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Pompeo Coppini
San Antonio
George Washington
Mexico
Taft Authorizes $600000 Park and Driveway Works in Portland
Cas P Taft brother of the president authorizes $600000 for a park and auto driveway at Portland and for terracing the bay bluff and other improvements as part of the project.
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Cas. P. Taft
Taft
Portland
Burkville Bonds Win Unanimously for New School Building
An election in Burkville Saturday approved bonds totaling 6000 dollars for a new school building with unanimous support. Citizens celebrate with cheers for Burkvilleites.
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Burkville
Burkvilleites
Suggestions for Farmers on Corn and Cotton Cultivation
The guide urges thinning crowded crops, cultivating level and shallowly, removing weak plants and weeds, and using mulch cultivation. It promotes balanced feeding with manure or soluble fertilizers between rows, terracing to prevent runoff, and steady work during dry spells to maximize yield per acre.
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Tenry Exatt
Pres
Texas Industrial Congress
Educational Rally at Sam and Will Moore Institute
A Friday evening rally hosted by the Moulton School and Home Club featured talks on local school taxation by County Superintendent William Eilers, Hon. Martin Ruppel, and Representative Will T. Bagby. Miss Campbell of Flatonia performed, music by several artists accompanied songs by pupils, ice cream and cake followed, raising 18 dollars.
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Sam and Will Moore Institute
Moulton School and Home Club
William Eilers
Martin Ruppel
Will T. Bagby
Miss Campbell
Flatonia
F. Schoppe
Georgie Baur
Walter Rapp
Clifton Arnim
Local notes on cotton chopping and social events
The item records school closure for two weeks to allow patrons to chop cotton, a hall dance that drew wide attendance, and ruined by rain days. It notes funerals attended in Shiner, visits at a sister’s bedside, and corrections about a county case involving Arthur Mike and a horse theft. May 2, 1912.
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Rud
Jaroszewski
Shiner
Aug. Wenske
Rud. Bartosch
Hallettsville
Hastile
Arthur Mike
Frank Darilek
Here
A Salute to the Man Who Says Hello Howdy
Poem celebrates the friendly man who offers cheer and help in tough times. It praises those who greet others with hello and howdy do and lift spirits with a steady hand and brave heart. The verses honor unseen helpers who aid the fallen and share simple kindness in everyday life.
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M. Maupin
Bryan
Etlinger Home Party Adds to Local Social Scene
Mr and Mrs Joe Etlinger hosted a lively gathering last Friday with many friends. Music by the T B Band and Wm and A Brosch accompanied dancing beer flowed freely. A late dining repast followed at 10 30 and the affair was praised as a top season event. Mrs Edmund Meyer visited relatives in San Antonio. The term eight months school term ended and road work left the area in good condition. May 3 1911
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Epitorr Eagle
Joe Etlinger
T. B. Band
Messre. Wm
A. Brosch
Edmund Meyer
San Antonio
R. Becker
Lutheran Church
Mr. Becker
Hallettsville
Carl Braunig
H. J. Braunig
Braunig
State College to Exhibit Work Across State Fairs
The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas board approves a statewide exhibit representing all college work. The exhibit will travel to state and county fairs with extension department leaders giving educational lectures. Led by R. L. Bennet, the plan aims to broaden adult education beyond campus limits.
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Board of Directors
The
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
Department of College Extension
R. L. Bennet
Tax Levied by Neighboring Independent School District
County report shows 618 statewide ISDs with 492 local maintenance taxes and 359 building taxes. Green and Gephart districts approved local taxes 19 to 5 and 15 to 1 respectively, marking four districts voting on local tax in a month, with County Judge Green noting four more petitions for local tax elections.
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County
Moulton
Green
Gephart
Market Review: Weather Impacts Texas Cotton and Potatoes
In this Houston based market note of April 29 the rainy spell slows produce on Produce Row while cotton futures rise on South reports then slide after rains. Texas cotton shows a nine percent state gain aided by Rio Grande plantings. harvest in Rio Grande slated for June 20. Potatoes delayed by wet soils spark worry of a famine. eggs steady at 14 cents. strawberries fetch to two fifty per crate. blackberries scarce. Houston bank clearings hit 19.6 million dollars.
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Tae Kagle
Houston
Texas
South
New Orleans
Rio Grande
Rio Grande Country
Bradstreet’s
Local notices mention injuries and deaths across towns
Roy Brunkenhoefer suffers a dislocated elbow from a fall from a horse while riding with two other boys. Ant control advice offered as a home remedy. Rev. R Becker faced a village reception with gifts from congregants. Carl Braunig narrowly avoids a stab wound at a picnic. Mrs. Peter Mikeska, 76, dies after a paralytic stroke. funeral held near Hallettsville with numerous friends and relatives attending.
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Roy Brunkenhoefer
Nordheim
Komensky News Roundup From Sunshine May 1 1911
A soaking rain and cold norther visited our town Sunday morning. Prof Hugo Hummel visited from Kokernot on business. The Mikuliks surveyed road improvements last Thursday. A German English assistant teacher is sought at Komensky School. A Sunday dance at the Ger Mueller home brought a royal time. Ed Mikulik returns from three months at San Antonio. The school term of seven months under Prof F K Bucek closed Friday.
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Komensky School
Jno
Wenske
F. K. Bucek
Moulton
Renate
Ger. Mueller
Breslau
Mikulik
San Antonio
F.K. Bucek
Sunshine
Beveridge Offered Ambassadorship to Germany
Reports say former Indiana Senator Albert Beveridge has been offered the post of ambassador to Germany, a diplomatic appointment that would place him in Berlin for liaison with the German government. Details and official confirmation were not provided.
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Germany
Albert Beveridge
Indiana
San BENTO Offers Free Site for Cotton Seed Mill Plant
San BENTO proposes a free site on a tract valued at 5000 dollars for the first cotton seed mill or cotton compress locating within the area. The offer targets industrial investment and agrarian processing facilities seeking a prime location.
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San Bento
The Rule of Three in Brief Prose
A compact meditation listing three guiding aims and four dozen paired ideals. Three things to govern fear tongue conduct and three to love courage gentleness affection. Three to hate cruelty arrogance ingratitude. Three to delight frankness freedom beauty. Three to wish for health friends cheerful spirit. Three to avoid idleness loquacity flippant testing. Three to fight for honor country home. Three to think about life death eternity.
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Henkhaus
Ephor Eane
Commoner
Boursville
Independent
Yoakum
Gonzales
Market Review
Wharton Spectator
Peter Mikeska
Lavaca County
Mikeska
Komensky
Eptror Eacre
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