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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1918
Page
1
Post office rules bar certain articles from parcel post and require careful inspection. Remove written matter, ensure no bulge, keep under 21 pounds 15 ounces, wrap securely, and apply overseas Christmas label and Red Cross Inspection label. Each sender gets one package and must affix postage in presence of inspector.
The note outlines parcel handling rules for a Christmas package to a family member of an inspector. It states no parcel can be accepted after November 20, 1918 and that any lost Christmas labels cannot be replaced. It lists articles barred by postal regulations including intoxicants poisons explosives inflammable materials and fragile or improperly packed items.
Red Cross and U S Surgeon General Ireland issue a call for 1500 women aged 25 to 45 to serve as nurses aids in American military hospitals in France. Southwest Region urged. transportation and $30 weekly maintenance provided. Training totals 40 days with 10 days theory and 30 days clinical. Volunteers to apply at nearest Red Cross chapter.
Public notices urge citizens to support the war effort by purchasing war savings stamps and contributing to the president's drive. Officials call for continued financial backing and patriotic participation through planned campaigns and forms.
Dear resident, to participate in the next primary election you must pay poll tax before February r. The message warns eligible voters to settle the tax to vote.
Julius J Kotzebue junior partner in Kotzebue Drug Company died at 7 45 AM October 28 after influenza leading to pneumonia. He was 33 9 13 and survived by wife Helen Goetz and two daughters Allyne and Doris. He was active in Moulton civic life and various fraternal orders. Burial occurred in Moulton Lutheran Cemetery assisted by Rev M Heinrichs. funeral attended by many from neighboring towns and a large civic turnout.
The Eagle thanks readers for recent subscription payments. Names listed include Mrs. Joseph Podsim Shiner John Zapalac Moulton John Seidel Moulton Jim Bell Dilworth Henry Wachtendorf Moulton Fritz Bengsch Shiner Ben Stratmann Shiner F W Kubenka Moulton Charles Pustejevsky Moulton Emil Gruenwald Moulton John Kubena Moulton Frank Niedel Shiver.
Richard Knezek of near Praha, nephew of F. J. Knesek of this city, died from influenza at an army camp on Long Island New York. His body was laid to rest in Praha Cemetery Sunday as the Eagle offers sympathy to the bereaved.
School again suspended Wednesday due to influenza. Several new cases developed. Parents urged to keep children home as much as possible to curb spread of illness.
At the general election November 5 voters will decide whether Texas school children should have free textbooks. The amendment asks residents to support providing textbooks at public expense.
Dixie Tucker a first lieutenant in the Naval Air Service fell in Lake Michigan and was drowned. He was formerly a resident of Flatonia and attended the public school here, marking the second gold star in the school service flag after Private O. E. Mehner who died at Fort Sam Houston of influenza.
Miss Laura Valenta returns from Nordheim to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs Sam Wanderlich of Yoakum visit her parents. Prof and Mrs T H Leslie return from Hallettsville trip. Walker Edward Stridde wed Annie Breitschopf of near Gonzales at St James Rectory Gonzales with Rev A A Uuebsch officiating.
Cuero Texas October 26 Word reached here of the death in Mare Island California naval training station of Charles Bohne the third son lost by Mr and Mrs Bohne since the war with Germany began Both Jesse and Joe Bohne died of meningitis while training for the navy at Great Lakes and Norfolk last spring Enlisted after the twins death the surviving family bears heavy burden as Charles died after an influenza pneumonia strain The Bohne family tracing ancestry to Germany bears their loss with quiet courage.
In Hallettsville Shiner and Yoakum Lavaca County towns alcohol can be sold only there and Yoakum is partly in the county. Monte McCord of Yoakum holds a beer license valid until November 2. Saloons are scarce with former venues not expected to reopen until the liquor issue is settled and supplies secured.
The War Industries Board requires publishers to discontinue all subscriptions at expiration. The figures beside your name show your renewal date. Prompt renewal is appreciated by management.
A. K. Bell Jr., nine, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Bell of Cuero, died Saturday morning of influenza. The child was laid to rest Sunday in the family burial grounds at Stonewall with Rev. Green of Cuero conducting the rites. The Eagle offers sympathy to the bereaved parents.
In Hallettsville Texas on October 25 the five year old son of Vince Schindler died from lockjaw. Two of Mr Schindler s horses had died of the disease and it is thought the child may have been infected through contact with the animals.
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