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A compact observation on essential public needs praising good roads and strong schools as foundations of community wellbeing.
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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1916
Page
4
A compact observation on essential public needs praising good roads and strong schools as foundations of community wellbeing.
A local report from Moulton School No 2 notes 30 pupils in attendance. Various visitors include Miss Viasta and Rose Welfe with Ella and Hilda Huff, Mr Krank Koenig Jr and family with Robert Marburger, Bill Heerseen with Otto Marburger, and Sophie Heerssen visiting Freyburg. Alfred Zwernemann of Witting visited his uncle Robert Marburger. Wm Schodde and family hosted by Charles Flessner. Weather mentions drying and a light shower would help. Dated November 15, 1916.
Four weeks remain until Christmas as shoppers hear warnings of rising costs. The piece cautions early buying amid inflation and economic pressures, urging readers to act before goods become scarce or more expensive.
A cheeky note suggests starting a dance with a striking name and a wiggle. The humor comes as many election wagers flood in, hinting that not all fools are gone. An estimate puts the U S population at 103,002,000 on November 1.
Champ Clark of Missouri was re-elected to his twelfth term in the U S House of Representatives. The longtime House speaker won another term in a regional election, securing victory for his political faction and continuing his influence in national politics.
The state department of agriculture reports Texas ginned 684079 bales of cotton in October, reflecting monthly production totals. The release highlights the month’s cotton processing activity and statewide yield indicators.
A statement praising the nation’s ability to elect a president without Wall Street support, signaling a stance on financial influence in politics.
A sharp proverb notes that men who habitually interfere in others’ affairs rarely have solid business themselves. The saying underscores caution against meddling and self-serving criticism.
Governor James E. Ferguson designates Thursday November 30 as Thanksgiving Day. Red Cross Bazaar at Beethoven Hall San Antonio on October 15 raises 20603.91 dollars in receipts.
An Havana editor wagers ten thousand dollars that the Allies will win the European war, a bold stake judged by others as imprudent betting.
California's thirteen electoral votes helped elect Wilson and defeated Hughes, marking the number as both lucky and decisive in the recent presidential election.
Widespread sentiment favors amending the Constitution to end the electoral college and elect the president by popular vote, with many voices urging action sooner.
The City of Orange, a five mast schooner built entirely of Texas yellow pine, was launched at Orange, Texas, several days ago. It measures 255 feet in length, 43 feet in width, 25 feet in depth, and has two 100 horsepower gasoline engines. The vessel cost about $100,000.
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