Acreage Diversification Urged and Coercion Opposed
W. D. Lewis president of the Farmers' Educational & Cooperative Union of Texas and Peter Radford of the national union address the cotton acreage problem. They oppose banker coercion to reduce acreage and advocate diversification led by coordinated farmer and business interests. They call current relief measures inadequate and urge a world-scale view of acreage with a 6 percent loan plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Union
Ve Gethe
Nabchidal
Farmers of
Texas
Festus J. Wade
St. Louis
W. D. Lewis
Farmers’ Educational & Co-operative Union of Texas
Peter Radford
Farmers’ Educational & Coooperative Union of America
Three Virtues for a Successful Farmer
A successful farmer must at least possess honesty energy and economy as core virtues guiding practice and daily work.
The Recall: A Poem of Longing and Autumn Grief
A fragmented verse expresses ongoing rain and tears as a lover is absent. The speaker longs for return, fearing the apartness will doom their two lives. Autumn imagery frames fading colors and a plea for closeness to end the ache.
Kopecky and Jilek Wed at Moulton Catholic Church
Mr Joe C Kopecky and Miss Christene Jilek were married Tuesday morning at Moulton Catholic church by Rev E Schindler. A reception followed at the bride's parents home Anton Jilek south of town. The couple will reside in the Geo von Lienen cottage on Moore avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe C. Kopecky
Christene Jilek
Moulton Catholic
E. Schindler
Anton Jilek
Moulton
Elas
Mrs. Kopecky
Geo. von Lienen
Moore Avenue
Dixie Lyceum Bureau
Opera House
Victoria Ladies’ Quartette
Booth Lowrey
South
Lowrey
Kotzebue’s
Willberg Mueller Wed In Moulton Ceremony
Arthur Willberg and Mathilde Mueller were united in marriage at Moulton Catholic church on Tuesday morning November 17. Rev E Schindler performed the ceremony. Willberg, a progressive young farmer of Old Moulton, wed Mathilde, daughter of John J Mueller and wife of Peach Creek. The Eagle congratulates the newlyweds and wishes them a happy married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Willberg
Mathilde Mueller
Moulton Catholic Church
E. Schindler
Willberg
Old Moulton
John J. Mueller
Peach Creek
The
Eagle
Look After Your Chimneys and Flues to Cut Fire Rates
A cautionary piece on fire prevention urges homeowners to keep chimneys and flues in good repair. It emphasizes that fewer fires lower insurance rates and warns that neglect can cost a lifetime of savings. Every fire increases rates and shifts costs to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nosian
Local business leader A Kunze dies at 57
A Kunze prominent Hallettsville businessman died at his home after a ten day illness. He was 57, a long time resident of Hallettsville and surrounding county, leaving a wife and family. Interment was conducted this morning by the local Sons of Hermann lodge, of which he was a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
Texas
A. Kunze
Tribute of Respect for Sovereign Warner Krause
Woodmen of the World Allis Camp 142 in Moulton Texas passes resolutions mourning Sovereign Warner Krause. The camp expresses humble submission to God, notes his roles as husband and father, and declares the world an upright citizen. A copy of resolutions to be published in The Moulton Eagle and given to his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allis Camp
Warner
Krause
Woodmen of the World
Moulton
W. O. Fehrenkamp
F. J. Guenther
Boehm
Texas
Turkeys Exports Rise As Farmers Diversify
Over the past weeks many turkeys were shipped from the station. Last Friday 47 coops of 150 pounds each were sent to several points in the state. At an average price of 12 cents per pound the value reached 846 dollars. The note argues diversification pays for farmers beyond cotton and corn.
Relatives Visit Smithville via Auto Road Trip
Mr and Mrs Elo Kehren kamp Mrs Ed Boehm Miss Emma Bohnenkamp Mr Joe Muras and young Helen and Marguerite Boehm traveled to Smithville for a Sunday gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elo C. Kehrenkamp
Ed. Boehm
Emma Bohnenkamp
Joe Muras
Helen
Marguerite Boehm
Smithville
Local party returns from Flatonia after Prodigal Son show
Mr and Mrs Ed Studeman Mrs J J Kotzebue and Miss Lil lian Cummins returned Sunday from Flatonia where they attended the Prodigal Son production by Oscar Graham and his company of entertainers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Studeman
J. J. Kotzebue
Lillian Cummins
Flatonia
Oscar Graham
Weimar Weekend Guests And Local Travels News
SHINER NEWS: Mr and Mrs Wm Wendtland Jr returned from a week in San Antonio and Austin. Mrs C L Kopecky and children and Miss Tillie Strauss spent the weekend in Weimar. Misses Fannie Ledbetter Natalie Trautwein and Mathilda Holman leave for San Antonio for the Teachers State Convention. They travel with Mrs Wm Green and Hilda Trautwein. Mae Hughes visited Yoakum between trains. P W Welhausen and family were in town Sunday. C H Miller returned from Sublime last week with nephew Lenert Miller who will winter here. Reporter November 24 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Wendtland, Jr
San Antonio
Austin
C. L
Kopecky
Tillie Strauss
Weimar
Fannie Ledbetter
Natalie Trautwein
Mathilda Holman
Wm. Green
Hilda Trautwein
Mae Hughes
Yoakum
Resolutions of Respect for Warner Krause
The Moulton Chapter No. 166 O E S records the death of Warner Krause, noting he was a faithful member, husband, father, and brother. They express sympathy to his wife and family and request publication of the resolutions, dated Moulton Texas November 24, 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner. Krause
Moulton
Forty-Two Club Meets with Mrs Rehmet Honor Winners
On Wednesday afternoon the 18th Mrs Vincent Rehmet entertained the Forty two Club. Mrs W E Parr carried off the honors and was elected president with J T Jaeggli as secretary. Refreshments were served to a list of members and guests. The club will meet with Mrs Ed Studeman on Thursday December 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Rehmet
W. E. Parr
J. T. Jaeggli
Brunkenhoefer
A. F. Kotzebue
J. J. Kotze
Death of Gonzales County's Elder Citizen John L. Bell
John L. Bell of Gonzales Texas died at the family home sixteen miles east of the city at 10 o'clock yesterday morning. He leaves wife three sons Hy Bell of Helena Arkansas A K Bell of Gonzales and J M Bell of Dilworth and a daughter Mrs Ike York of Portland Texas. Native of Mississippi he settled in Gonzales county in early manhood. Interment was in Stonewall Cemetery this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonzales
Texas
John L. Bell
Gonzales County
This City
Messrs
Hy. Bell
Helena
Ark
A. K. Bell
J. M. Bell
Dilworth
Ike York
Portland
Stonewall Cemetery
Alpine Cattle Shipments Boost State Markets
Heavy carload shipments of cattle leave Alpine daily for markets in and out of the state. Ranges are in excellent condition and the cattle are described as fat and fine, signaling strong livestock movement.
Strawberries Ripen Fast as Growers Forecast Strong Harvest
Harlingen farmers report rapid strawberry ripening with bright prospects for gathering and marketing this month. A splendid yield is forecast in the territory.
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Harlingen
Denton Farmers Enjoy Record Peanut Harvest
In Denton the peanut crop has been thrashed yielding about 4 000 bushels of good goobers. Some farms averaged 75 bushels to the acre. Farmers plan a much larger acreage for next year.
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Denton
Record harvest yields heavy pecan crop in Floresville
Floresville reports what may be the heaviest pecan crop in years with demand nationwide for their excellent flavor. Producers enjoy good profits as nuts are shipped to all parts of the State, with over 25,000 pounds gathered and sold last week.
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Floresville
Orang A Syrup Refinery Planned for Wholesale Trade
A new syrup refinery with daily capacity between 2500 and 3000 gallons is under construction and will serve wholesalers. County owners say the plant will encourage more cane farming as farmers dedicate more acreage to cane crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orang
Third Annual Bazaar at Opera House Nets 46 Dollars
The Moulton Home and School Club staged the third annual bazaar at the opera house Thursday afternoon. Funds from fancy work and refreshments totaled 46 dollars and 70 cents, marking a successful event in every respect.
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Opera House
Moulton Home and School Club
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Federal
Department of Agriculture
Morrow
Caroline Russell Bisphem
New York Times
Kopecky Jilek
Mueller
Kunze
Shiner News
Minnie Arnim
W. K. Richter
Lee Bunting
Industrial Notes
Guy Haltom
Moulton, Texas
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