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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1914
Page
7
Governor Colquitt issued a proclamation designating December 12, 1914 as Good Roads Days in Texas. He calls on every county to prepare for road work and meetings to discuss future funding and methods to improve public highways statewide. The proclamation notes substantial progress already made and stresses the need for an adequate road system.
Residents travel for business and weddings while visiting Galveston and Ellinger. A dozen officials and workers gather to construct a new Lavaca river bridge near the oil mill, with weather shaping the schedule. A church wedding unites Garwood residents A P Bolton and Selma Wacker, and two couples marry quietly in town as fires and celebrations mark a busy week.
The article argues the rural preacher should lead economic and social life as a key community director. It urges strong pastoral leadership to inspire home ownership, modest living, constructive youth activities, and integration of church with farming progress, roads, and local education for a thriving rural town.
State Pure Food Commissioner Yates launches a statewide crackdown on spoiled eggs. Ten inspectors will visit Texas cities to enforce pure food laws and ensure eggs sold to retailers are properly tested.
Governor elect Ferguson told Hon. Roger Byrne in Houston that he would be in Smithville in a few days to look after property he owns near here. The Times notes Ferguson is a capable man and will make a splendid governor.
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