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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1912
Page
5
A roundup of visits and moves and local affairs across Hallettsville, Yoakum, Gonzales, Flatonia, Runge, and surrounding towns. Doctors, merchants, and students travel between cities while schools and roads attract attention. The community reports people moving for work, schooling, and civic improvements.
The ad argues frequent painting keeps property looking prosperous and protects wood and iron from water damage. It claims paint costs little relative to its long term value, noting fresh coats prevent decay and preserve value, endorsing DEVOE paint sold by F. T. Febrenkamp.
Washington report shows US cotton supply for 1911 at 13,873,423 bales with 4,716,978 consumed domestically and 7,781,414 exported. Texas contributed 4,297,248 bales to the total supply but manufactured only 41,310 bales, under one percent of US consumption.
Data from the U S Department of Commerce and Labor shows 38 percent of 1911 cotton exports passed through Texas ports. Galveston led as the nation’s top cotton export port, with New Orleans second. combined they shipped 2,761,529 and 1,513,027 bales respectively. U S total exports reached 7,781,414 bales while Texas contributed 2,969,157 bales.
Mrs George Baur hosted the Baursville Lutheran Franc Verein on Wednesday afternoon last week. Cake and coffee were served and the gathering was pleasant. Attendees included Mesdames Kotzebue Koester Urban Westerhof Pack Franke Kaase Reverend and Mrs G Rapp and Miss Helena Urban. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs P O Puck.
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