Texas Population Surges Past 4.3 Million in 1915
Washington estimates place Texas population at 4 343 710 an rise of 447 168 since 1910. Eight largest Texas cities list San Antonio Dallas Houston Fort Worth El Paso Galveston Austin Waco with listed figures. US continental population on July 1 1915 is 100 399 318 up from 91 872 266 in 1910 an increase of 8 427 052.
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Washington
Texas
San Antonio
Dallas
Houston
Fort Worth
el Paso
Galveston
Austin
Waco
United States
W&s
Moulton Presses Efforts on SA-Houston Highway Project
The question asks whether Moulton is maximizing efforts to secure the San Antonio to Houston highway. It notes ongoing advocacy, funding requests, and public statements but lacks clear confirmation of full deployment or successful results. Further sources needed for definitive answer.
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Moulton
San Antonio- Houston Highway
Look at home first for whatever may be needed before you send your money away
A cautionary note urges consumers to check local resources and assess needs at home before sending funds elsewhere. It emphasizes safeguarding personal finances by evaluating purchases and seeking trusted guidance prior to payment.
Wilson credited with keeping country out of trouble
A reader asserts President Woodrow Wilson kept the United States out of trouble, delivering a pointed remark about his leadership and its impact on national policy.
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Woodrow Wilson
Governor Ferguson Opens State Fairs Across Texas
Governor James E. Ferguson has been busy opening fairs in multiple Texas communities. He visited several sites to celebrate regional events and promote state initiatives during a period of active fair season.
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James E. Ferguson
Bailey Deliberates Return to Race Against Sheppard in 1918
Former Senator Joseph Weldon Bailey has not yet decided whether to challenge Senator Morris Sheppard in the 1918 race. Bailey weighs political position and potential impact while remaining noncommittal.
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Joseph Weldon Bailey
Morris Sheppard
Death of Hermann Rid der credited as great national figure
In New York last week Hermann Rid der died, described as one of the country's greatest men, marking a significant national loss.
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Hermann Ridder
New York
Proclamation designates Thursday as Thanksgiving Day
An official proclamation designates Thursday November 25 as Thanksgiving Day. The action names the date and sets the observance for the community.
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James E. Ferguson
President Wilson Noted for Fine Tenor Voice
Announcement praises President Wilson's tenor voice and suggests he may later be heard as a banjo artist.
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Wilson
October Galveston exports rise to 24 million
Exports from the port of Galveston in October totaled 24,008,097 dollars, an increase of 417,957 dollars from the same month a year earlier.
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Galveston
Cotton Palace to Close in Waco November 21
The Cotton Palace near Waco will close November 21 after hosting a large crowd for a Saturday opening event.
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James E. Ferguson
Waco
Governor Proclaims Buy-it-in-Texas Week November 21–27
Governor Ferguson designates November 21 to 27 as Buy-it-in-Texas Week urging Texans to stock larders with Texas made goods.
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Ferguson
Texas
Emmett Centenary Noted for Dixie Composer
October 29 marks the 100th anniversary of Daniel Decatur Emmett the Mount Vernon Ohio born composer of Dixie He was born in Mount Vernon and died there in 1904 in the same town his birthplace remains tied to the song’s origin.
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Daniel Decatur Emmett
Dixie
Mr. Emmett
Mount Vernon
Ohio
No apportionment for teacher salaries this year says state official
State Superintendent W F Doughty announces none of the available school fund will be apportioned for teachers’ salaries for the current school year. The public is left wondering where Christmas money for teachers will come from.
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W. F. Doughty
Etlinger and Goetz wed at St James Seguin Texas
Edmund Etlinger and Anna Marie Goetz united in marriage at St James Catholic Church Seguin Texas with Rev A Heuschemer officiating. After a dinner at the bride’s home the couple and guests returned for a reception. The groom is from Seguin and will reside in Gonzales. Attendants from Moulton included Henry Etlinger Julius Kotzebue Louis Niebuhr Henry Koester Joe Etlinger R A Etlinger Ewald Lucas Rehmet A F Kotzebue Richard Rehmet and Fred Fehrenkamp.
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St. James Catholic Church
Seguin
Texas
Edmund Etlinger
Anna Marie Goetz
A. Heuchemer
Paul Goetz
Henry Etlinger
Gonzales
Moultonites
Julius J. Kotzebue
Louis Niebuhr
Henry Koester
Joe Etlinger
R. A. Etlinger
Ewald
Lucas Rehmet
Ordination and Installation of H. A. Heinecke at Local Lutheran Churches
Rev. H. A. Heinecke of Seguin was ordained and installed as pastor of the Moulton and Boursville Lutherans. Rev. G. Langner Rev. M. Haag and Rev. M. Heinrich led the ceremonies before a large congregation. The afternoon missionary festival featured Home and Foreign Missions messages. Trustees T. Jaeggli and August Krause were installed, with Leo Jaroszewski O. B. Kilert and Dr. P. O. Puck continuing as hold-overs. Heinrich led English services at night.
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H. A. Heinecke
Seguin
Moulton and Boursville
G. Langner
M. Haag
M. Heinrich
Heinrich
Rev
Langner
If T. Jaeggli
August Krause
Leo Jaroszewski
O. B. Kilert
P.O. Puck
Real Estate Transfers Reported For Various Towns
Mrs Anton Buesing sells 6334 acres near Oak Grove to Wenzal Hoepfl for 6500 dollars. Charles Koester sells 4637-100 acres near Baursville to Henry J Koester for 1854 80 dollars. Henry F L Mueller sells 524 acres south west of town to Willie Schroeder for 3500 dollars. John Mladenko sells 229-100 acres in the southern town to Adam Wendel for 2800 dollars.
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Anton Buesing
Wenzal Hoepfl
Oak Grove
Charles Koester
Henry J. Koester
Baursville
Henry F. L. Mueller
Willie Schroeder
John Mladenko
Adam Wendel
School Club Meeting Aims for Successful Bazaar This Friday
The School Club calls a meeting this Friday afternoon November 12 at 4 oclock. All members should attend to plan the annual bazaar and boost cooperation. The group seeks new ideas to ensure a standout event. Press Cor.
Beloved Days From a Baltimore Sun Poem
A Benstown Bard ode describes autumn days as shadows in a city walk. It depicts trees and bushes as tokens of grace and divine light, with azure skies, sunset glints, and banners of color. The poem recalls memory, spring promises, and forest spirits amid fading daylight.
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Pepe
Benstown Bard
Baltimore Sun
Shiner Area Social Roundup Highlights Visits and Weddings
Local residents from Shiner, Moulton, Hallettsville and surrounding towns are seen in a flurry of visits, visits to kin, and social events. Notable items include Miss Hillie Wendtland's wedding to Charles K Sanford at Shiner home, with reception and transportation to Yoakam and San Antonio. many visits by residents to Cuero Hallettsville Yoakum and Dallas. district court actions in Hallettsville. and community dances at Hermann park hall with the Moulton Concert Band.
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Hermann Park Hall
Moulton
Hillie Wendtland
Charles K. Sanford
Agnes Koniakovsky
L. J. Wendtland
Lohengrin
S. A. Thulemeyer
Jeffrey
Methodist Church
Killarney
Yoakum
San Antonio
Hillie
Shiner
Shine
Surprise Birthday Party for August Papacek
August Papacek was surprised with a party at Konstant Rehmet’s home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. FEhrenkamp and many Papaceks and Rehmets. Alfred Rehmet won first prize in forty two while Minnie Palica took the booby. Refreshments were served.
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August Papacek
Konstant Rehmet
August
W. J. Papacek
Alfred Rehmet
Minnie Palica
KE. C. Fehrenkamp
R. B. Papacek
Wm. Schultze
Oscar Anders
Wm. Oehl
Ida Rehmet
Grace Preston
Helia Krueger
Earl
Annie Arnim
Laura Valenta
Ella Krueger
Martha Wunderlich
Leila Horne
Wilma Krause
Alfred Rehhmet
Victor Fehrenkamp
George Baur
Richard Rehmet
Frank Wagner
Alfred Balhorn
Joe Muras
Birthday Celebration for Miss Elsie Jaeggli
Miss Elsie Jaeggli daughter of Mr and Mrs Rudolph Jaeggli celebrated her birthday Friday afternoon with relatives and friends. Guests enjoyed forty two and cheerful conversation and refreshments of chocolate and cake. Names attending include Mesdames E Studeman J T Jaeggli C I Jaeggli Ed Boehm Jr R Preston Jno Mladenko F Krause A Jaeggli Myrtle Carnebie Miss Ella Krueger Adela Knesek Laura Valenta Earl and Annie Arnim Helen Pietsch Grace Preston Natalie Trautwein Lillian Theodora Gladys John Lewis Jaegli William Clarence Marion Eric Jaegli Kathleen Preston.
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Elsie Jaeggli
Rudolph Jaeggli
E. Studeman
J. T. Jaeggli
C. I. Jaeggli
Ed. Boehm, Jr
R. Preston
Jno. Mladen
Prohibition Victory in Jim Wells County Local Election
Local option election held Saturday in Jim Wells County resulted in a victory for prohibitionists.
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Jim Wells
Probibitionists
Moulton School Notes and Social Roundup
Most residents have finished cotton work and plowing resumes. About 30 pupils attend Moulton School. Mr and Mrs Frank Koenig visited Wm Keilert's family. Several attended church and a house dance at Anton Svoboda's. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Joe Zavesky. Social visits include Jim Grossmann to Zavesky and Hartmann to Otto Marburger. November 9, 1915.
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Frank Koenig
Wm. Keilert
Moulton
Vlasta
Rosa Welfel
Ella
Hilda Huff
Robt
Marburger
Walter
Community Notes From Shiner Route Three
The weather stays dry and warm as families on Shiner Route Three visit relatives and friends. Names include Darilek Miculka Woehler Koenig Ermis Meyer Hillmer Pustejovsky Seifert and Woehler with stops near Scotts school and Moulton.
Kaase Birthday Party Held On Hilltop
Mr and Mrs F C Kaase celebrated the birthday anniversary of Mr Kaase with a gathering of relatives and friends Saturday evening on the hill north of town. Forty two and other games enlivened the event and refreshments of beer coffee and cake were served. Attendees included Gustav Kaase Adolph Kaase Grandma Kaase Swiss Alp Ed Niemann Yoakum Chas Kaase Emil Grunwald Aug W Janszen Henry Sonsel Albert Kaase and Willie Cermota.
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F. C. Kaase
Kaase
Gustav Kaase
Adolph Kaase
Grandma Kaase
Ed. Niemann
Yoakum
Chas, Kaase
Emil Grunwald
Aug. W. Janszen
Henry Sonsel
Albert Kaase
Willie Cermota
Texas Campaign Seeks Funds for 1916 National Convention
Texas has inaugurated a campaign to raise a fund of three hundred thousand dollars to be offered to the Democratic National Committee with an invitation to hold the 1916 National convention in Dallas.
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Texas
Dallas
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Etlinger-Goetz
Moulton, Texas
Studebaker
Koz Ozserh Roe
Miass
John Krueger
J. G. Guenther
LaGrange
Franz Koenig
Adam Wendel of
Moaltom
W. G. Wier
Jim Bell
Dilworth
John H. Gaches
Yoakam
Minnie Hillmer
Kindred
Miss Grace
Rud. Jaeggli
Cuero
JF. W. Jaeggli
Natalie Trautwein
Elsie Jaeggs
August Hilers
Henry Clark
Hallettsville
S. H
Leslie
Miers
Emma Mueller
Segnia
Alvio P. Mueller
Wm. Fraley
Fullerton, California
Ad. Luedecke
Dave Eidelbach
Flatonia
Carr
Oswald Buescher
Leroy and
Elyira
G. Buescher
Myrtle Carnebie
Smithville
O. L. Bunting
A. F. Kotzebue
Moore Avenue
West First Street
George von Lienen
Charles Bevan
Joe C. Wagner
John Schroeder
John Bucek
Mra
Ed. Pundt
J. W. Nachlinger
Misa Adela Knerek
J. Jaeggli
Rita. Jaeggli
Elsie
Alfred Kubitz
Edwin Jaeggli
John Lewis Jaeggli
Fintonia
Emma Mladenka
Vlasta Shandera
Schulenburg
Emil Pesek
Novohrad
I. Jaeggli
Helmleigh
Barnsville
F. L. Filipp
Mies Frances
Wm. Batey
Rosanky
Lavaca
Daniel Lepp
Sealy
Robert Kaiser
Dickson
Dickson School
Charles Pustejovsky
Raymond
Massey Business College
Hermann Thar
Shiner News
Anton Darilek
Henry Tousek
Anton Miculka
Roman Wotipka
Scotts School
Frank Koenig, Jr
Wm. Woehler
Robert
Ed. Woehler
A.C. Pfeil
Shiper
Frank Ermis
Rob
Henry
Willie Miculka
Ben
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