Water Fount At Army Y M C A Beats Thirst
A description of the Army Y M C A facilities at army camps highlights the ice cooled water fountain as a popular feature. Soldiers use the water line for quenching thirst while enjoying the club’s offerings such as letters stamps money orders games and soda hour in the Southern department.
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Army Y. M
Texas
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Louisiana
New Mexico
Arizona
Apples Sold by the Pound Prompt Eggs Question
A playful note suggests apples are sold by the pound while eggs are not, implying a humorous comparison of pricing or selling units. The line invites reflection on fruit versus egg packaging practices.
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Pound
Congress Grants Weeklong Layoff After Large Take
Congress ends a weeklong layoff following an appropriation reported near 36 billion dollars. Lawmakers pause sessions as funding actions conclude and return to chamber work.
Wonker: Do American Brides Marry European Counts?
American women who wed European noblemen face a question of status as titles blur between personal unions and formal ranks. The piece examines cultural expectations, legal recognition, and social consequences for these transatlantic marriages.
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Wonker
Republicans Aim to Warm Welcome for President Wilson
After March 4 Republicans expect to give President Wilson a friendly reception despite a capable congressional battle. Wilson has faced bigger challenges than a Republican Congress.
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Wilson
Congress
Culak School Ring and Weather Sparks Community News
Farmers still picking cotton and preparing land as cold weather sets in. Local guests visited families including the Zavesky, Mares, Darilek, and Brom households with multiple Sunday gatherings. Rent house completion noted for John Brom and Praok Mares family now occupying it. Several sick list wishes and a party at Kusak home mentioned. News dated November 25 1918.
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Jim Reindl
Emma
Rudie Huff
Kila
Annie Schacherl
Ville Kuehn
Charles Zavesky
Mary
Henrietta Heerssen
Sophie
Frank Mares
Fritz
Charles
Willie Hartmann
Dreyer
Ella Fluff
Hida
Mary Zavesky
Rudie Uff
Charles Zaversky
Viasta
Rose Weisl
Maxe Darilek
Rosie Brom
John Brom
Praok Mares
Misses Kusak
Jim Brom
Charles Darilek
Rudolph Bevan
Taylor
Kubenka Migl Wedding in Shiner
Joseph Kubenka Jr and Rosie Migl wed at the Catholic church in Shiner on Monday morning November 25 with Rev Wolf officiating. They plan to live on the Kubenka family farm east of town after a celebration at the bridegroom’s parents home.
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Joseph Kubenka, Jr
Rosie Migl
Shiner
Ff. X. Wolf
Joseph Kubenka
Mrs. Kubenka
Brief World War I News Snapshots From 1918 Era
One million letters from soldiers abroad reached New York. Army plans expect 1.2 million to be mustered out by Jan 1. Reading failure among draftees noted at eight percent. Liberty loan subscriptions near $7.0 billion with oversubscription. Various political and military updates from Texas, Illinois, and national figures.
City to lease light plant but keep water plant under city control
Mayor Wolters says the city will lease the light plant while retaining water plant control. The city will secure power from the leasee to run the water plant and will have street lights supplied. In Yoakum, Lt. Fred C. Greer, a wounded veteran, visits friends and shares war stories. The local draft board reports war work progress and notes all calls have been cancelled.
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United States
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Georgia
Fred
Yoakum
Yoakum Times
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KE. L. Tarkington
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Della Gallia
Frank Schoppe
Emil Pesek
Sam Samusch
Hallettsville Herald
Czecho Slovak Liberty Day Bazaar Draws Thousands
Czecho Slovak celebration in Taylor last Wednesday and Thursday drew over five thousand attendees from across the state. The event opened with a grand parade of decorated floats and wagons carrying ninety three bales of cotton auctioned for charity benefiting the Czecho Slovak army. Cash donations surpassed $50,000 amid a large turnout including Mr and Mrs Joseph Kubenka and numerous other Moultonites.
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Beth
Taylor
United War Work Campaign Recovers 8200 Total
Mrs Ed Studeman chairing the ladies division reports 8200 raised as the town aided Moulton. Helpers named include Mrs dames August Janszen H Allnemeke Rudolph Jaeggli F J Guenther O B Kilert Joe Bobus lav Elizabeth Quebedeaux George von Lienen A F Kotzebue Ed Boehm Jr J W Petrasch Miss Grace Preston and Annie Arnim.
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Ed. Studeman
United War Work Campaign
Mrs. Studeman
Dames
August W. Janszen
H. Allemneke
Rudolph Jaeggli
F. J Guenther
O. B. Kilert
Joe Bobuslav
Elizabeth Quebedeaux
George von Lienen
A. F. Kotzebue
Ed. Boehm, Jr
J. W. Petrasch
Misael Grace Preston
Annie Arnim
Frank Geier Killed in Action in France
Telegram received Friday November 22 confirms Frank Geier was killed on November 7 in France. He is the third Moulton boy to perish in the war for liberty. The Eagle extends sympathy.
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Frank Geier
France
Moulton
American Casualties Reach 236 117 With 36 154 Deaths
Washington D C November 24 General March chief of staff announced total American Expeditionary Force casualties at 236 117—Killed and died of wounds 36 154 Died of disease 14 511 Deaths unclassified 2 204 Wounded 179 625 Prisoners 2 163 Missing 1 160 Pershing designated multiple divisions for return to the United States with or without date including the 31st 34th 38th 39th 76th 84th 86th and 87th comprising about 250 000 troops plus other coast artillery and field artillery brigades units.
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Washington, D. C
March
Pershing
United States
Christmas Parcels for Soldiers Relatives Urged to Mail
Relatives of soldiers in France may send a Christmas parcel. If no label was received, visit Red Cross to certify you are the only relative allowed to mail a parcel. Only one parcel per soldier. The last mailing day is Saturday November 30.
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France
Red Cross
Railway Service Declines Hit Towns Between Yoakum and Waco
Schedule changes scrap night trains and delay mail harming Moulton and neighboring towns. Businessmen urge protests to authorities against poor service and request restoration of regular schedules.
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Yoakum
Waco
Mayor Heads Red Cross Drive
Hallettsville Texas November 25 Mayor Charles Fertsch named county Red Cross Christmas drive chairman. He and W H Turk Jr district meeting chair in Houston to map plans for the campaign.
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Texas
Charles Fertsch
Red Cross
W.h.turk, Jr
Houston
Catholic Ladies Aid Society to Meet December 4
The Catholic Ladies Aid Society will hold its next regular meeting with Mrs. W. F. Oehl on Wednesday, December 4. The group also thanks merchants for donations and all supporters of the annual bazaar.
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Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society
W. F. Oehl
Gunner Depew opens in The Eagle's new serial
The Eagle begins a new serial Gunner Depew with opening chapters about an American boy in the great war. The story promises gripping and thrilling reading from start to finish and will appear in next week’s edition.
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Gunner Depew
Red Cross election yields mixed results in Lavaca County
November election for the Lavaca County Chapter American Red Cross executive committee drew modest interest. Ballots show varied support for candidates across towns including Shiner Moulton Hallettsville and Moravia with votes ranging from 9 to 32 for several nominees.
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American Red Cross
C. Amsler
Shiner
Oswald Buescher
Moulton
F. K. Bucek
Komensky
Rev. C. J. Benes
St. Mary's
A. W. Darilek
Moravia
A. M. McKennon
Andrews Chapel
F. W. Neskorik
Prohemian
Emil Pesek
Novobrad
F. Sciba
Worthing
M. Strunk
Breslau
J. H. Simpson
Hallettsville
W. H. Turx, Jr
Elizabeth Veits
Bohemian
Edgar Wolters
H. H. Striebeck
Ed Studeman
W. K. Richter
Annie Arvim
Miro A. A. Heineke
Mar Punting
Pauline Jap
Mugracer and Seidel Wed at Catholic Church
Mr John Mugracer and Miss Annie Seidel were united in marriage at the Catholic church on Tuesday November 12 with Rev Father Neubert officiating. The couple plan a long married life as they settle in the area and pursue farming.
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John Mugracer
Annie Seidel
Father Neubert
Celebiaule
Lanohter oVrwr
Catholic Ladies Aid Bazaar at Hermann Park Ball
A bazaar by the Catholic Ladies Aid Society was held at Hermann Park Ball on Wednesday November 20. A large crowd attended and receipts totaled 385 dollars. Various valuable articles were on display and a dainty lunch was served. A dance followed with the Shiner orchestra providing music.
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My Ashisheet *Foes’ Aid Society
Mavchs Cua
Hermann Park
Shiner Orchestra
Confirmation of Lutheran Class of Adults Sunday Evening
Rev. H. A. Heineke officiated as the Lutheran church confirmed a class of adults on Sunday evening November 1. Names listed include Mesdames Annie Biehuake Clara Lockstedt Miss Louise Lueke Cora Loackstedt Ella Schindler Messrs Henry Lockstedt Gus Huff Edward Priesmeyer and Frank Hilscher.
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Lutheran Charch
Annie Biehuake
Clara Lockstedt
Louise Lueke
Cora Loackstedt
Ella Schindler
Messrs
Henry Lockstedt
Gus, Huff
Edward Priesmeyer
Frank Hilscher
Frau en Verein Meeting Notes at Moulton Lutheran
The Moulton Lutheran raven Verein was entertained by Mrs Henry Krueger on Thursday afternoon last week. Mrs Mary Bunting joined as a new member. The next meeting will be with Mrs William Meilert on Thursday December 12.
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Raven Verein
Henry Krueger
Mary Bunting
Verein
William Meilert
Henry Ford to retire from active management role
Henry Ford plans to retire from active participation in Ford Motor Company management today in Detroit. He will assume charge of a new national weekly newspaper project and consider broader ventures beyond the automotive business.
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