It Was Long Long Ago in May 1901 Denison News
A collected early 20th century notice sheet recounts a Denison cattle car fire cremating stock, 4000 pounds of snakes shipped to San Antonio for snake oil, a sorrel buggy mare lost to blind staggers, a near-drowning accident of a Steinacher child, Dr. Tanner’s dieting interest, May Fest pageantry with Miss Lillie Fehrenkamp crowned queen, Ed Boehms’ San Antonio trip for treatment, Ola Mae Stevens’s axe murder confession, Mrs. R. Bunting’s Austin death, revenue raid on mash, Louis Jambers winning bid for a new Catholic Church, Hy Koester Jr purchasing the City Meat Market, Fritz Heerssen’s death, and Doerich-Anderle church wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna
San Antonio
Guerther
Jacob Steinacher
Tanner
Richmond
R. Bunting
Austin
Revenue
H. F. L. Mueller
Louis V. Jambers
Hy. Koester Jr
I. A. Juengermann
Fritz Heerssen
Peter Doerich
John Anderle
Kopp
Achievement Day Attendees Highlight Hallettsville Event
Mrs. Stanis Rothbauer Mrs. Marvin Haase Mrs. Leander Mueller Mrs. Eddie Arndt and Joyce Marie attended achievement day at Hallettsville May 4. Lavaca County Home Demonstration clubs showed two year projects. Moulton club won a red rib bon for freezing snap beans. Mrs. J E Timm and Mrs. Paul Broethel demonstrated flower arrangements. 4 H girls spoke on using dairy foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanis Rothbauer
Marvin Haase
Leander Mueller
Eddie Arndt
Joyce Marie
Hallettsville
Lavaca County
Moulton Club
J. E. Timm
Paul Broethel
United Gas Elects Vice President James A Wilson
James A. Wilson of Houston has been elected vice president and operating manager of United Gas Texas distribution properties by N C McGowen. He succeeds Harry P Carroll who died April 6. Wilson will oversee four Texas divisions serving 157 cities and towns and has 24 years with the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Wilson
Houston
Texas
United Gas Corporation
Texas Distribution
N. C. MceGowen
Shreveport
United Gas Companies
Harry P. Carroll
Mr. Wilson
United Gas
Texas Distribution Operations
Parity formula harms cotton markets both abroad and at home
The writer argues tying cotton price to parity is costly for U S cotton against cheaper foreign and domestic substitutes. Artificially high prices push buyers to alternatives like oleomargarine. Advocates market price parity with subsidies paid separately regardless of amount.
Parity prices debate and district judge race sparks voter anger
The passage attacks the shift to flexible parity pricing and its impact on cotton, condemns George Parr and his followers, and blasts the district press. It laments political manipulation and reflects distrust in elections and the press. A later note cites dental science advancing to replant or restore lost teeth.
Army McCarthy hearing a ridiculous Washington spectacle
The piece questions the Army McCarthy investigation in Washington criticizing the lengthy hearings as a waste of time and money. It argues the pursuit of a commission for a soldier led to days of testimony by Army Secretary Stevens and similar time from McCarthy and other senators at taxpayer expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Stevens
McCarthy
Freedom and Loyalty Debate by Henry Steele Commager
Professor Henry Steele Commager argues in Freedom Loyalty Dissent that loyalty security and patriotism cannot be guaranteed by vote oath formula or pattern. True liberty requires freedom for all and that the best ideas prevail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Steele Commanger
Crime and punishment debated amid fears of spies
A speaker argues that laws and prisons protect society from both criminals and spies. He questions the moral superiority of Fifth Amendment supporters and warns that such protections can shield more dangerous traitors.
Fire and Windstorm Strike at F. M. State Bank
A windstorm and fire damaged the F. M. State Bank building and adjoining offices. Firefighters battled flames amid smoke, preventing spread to nearby properties as insurance crews assess losses and repairs begin.
Pay check goes farther as costs lag wages in normal market
Ewan Clague of the Labor Statistics Commission notes the real cost of living is lower now relative to wages. Since 1939 the Consumer Price Index nears double while weekly manufacturing earnings triple, yielding a normal market with no shortages and rising consumer choice. Competition lowers prices and stretches the pay check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewan Clague
Commissioner of
Labor Statistics
Dulles Defies Geneva Critics at Geneva Conference
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles rejects any form of recognition for Red China and denounces North Korea's unification proposal. He contrasts Western aims with Chou En Lai's demand to end Western involvement in Asia and the remilitarization of Japan. Dulles recalls seven years of fruitless Big Three efforts to unify Germany and free Austria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Foster Dulles
Geneva
Red China
North Korea
Berlin
Germany
Chou En Lai
Asia
Japan
Chou
Austria
Ussr
Dulles
Inspirational Yorktown Luther League Rally Addressed by Rev Edwin Dodt
The Yorktown Federation Luther League Spring Rally in Westhoff featured Rev Edwin H Dodt delivering an inspirational address on prayer. Westhoff Leaguers led devotions and a panel by Pastor Wm Loeske examined Questions about Prayer. Officers were elected: Pres Dolores Mueller VPres Byron Burch Sec Joy Lynn Tinker Treas Milton Felger Reporter Florine Fenner. The Westhoff Ladies Aid held a Friendship Banquet with speaker J W Spears Jr a Baldwin College graduate and Korean veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Dodt
Prayer
Yorktown Federation Luther League
Westhoff
Edwin H. Dodt
Wm. Loeske
Dolores Mueller
Lindenau
Byron Burch
Karnes City
Joy Lynn Tinker
Gonzales
Treas
Milton Felger
Victoria
Florine Fenner
Ladies Aid Society
Westhoff Church
Dedication Marks New School For Mothers’ Children
The article notes the cost was $113000, not $125000, for the new school. The Sunday dedication served as a tribute to mothers whose children will gain knowledge of their Creator there.
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Moulton
Denison
Lillie Fehrenkamp
Main Street
Ed. Boehm
Ola Mae Stevens
Collier Princes
Fred A. Berckenhoff
Lou ST
Will
Shiner
H’ville
Moulton Eagle
Malec Publishing CO
John E. Janacek
Moulton, Texas
Sinclair
c.Cc
Sinclair Products
Senate
George Parr
Parr
A. J. Darilek
F. & M. State Bank
The
J. W. Spears,Jr
J. W. Spears
Yoakum
Baldwin College
George Krueger
Scheffle
Novosad
Sweet’s Pressing Shop
Ilatonia, Texas
Pillsbury
Borden
Libby
del Haven
Hunt’s
Eugene Ermis
Chevrolet
Fisher
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