Lavaca Merchants Win Hunt Against 1 Cent War Tax
Directors of the Lavaca County Retail Merchants Association met in Hallettsville with attendees from Moulton and Wied to protest the proposed one cent war tax on checks over five dollars. Secretary Nan reports success in blocking the tax and praises organized merchant lobbying as a force in shaping legislation. The article urges all progressive merchants to join and share the costs of operation.
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Lavaca County
Ass’n
Hallettsville
Messrs
F. T. Fehbrenkamp
George Baur
Moulton
A. J. Kallas
Wied
Ass'n
Sec’y Oscar Nau
Culberson
Sheppard
Nan
Editor Hickey Reports Washington Visit by Lullaby Writer
Washington based editor T A Hickey, chief lullaby writer for the Rebel, returns from Washington and Eastern points. He cites meeting with officials including Congressman Mansfield noting the Judge sits on four key committees and shines in his first term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Hickey
Rebel
Washington
Hickey
Hallettsville
Congressman Mansfield
Congress
Mansfield
Yoakum Prepares for Tri-County Institute Teachers
Yoakum Texas September 4 extensive preparations are under way to host and entertain teachers attending the tri county institute for Lavaca De Witt and Gonzales counties. More than 250 teachers are expected to participate in the one week program.
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Yoakum
Texas
Tri-County
Lavaca
de Witt
Gonzales
Mrs Schaefer Returns Home After Jaeggli Visit
After several days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Jaeggli, Mrs. Otto Schaefer returned to New Braunfels on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Jaeggli
Otto Schaefer
New Braunfels
The Eagles Next Serial by E R Phillips Oppenheim
The Eagle will publish a new serial story titled The Hill Man by ER Phillips Oppenheim. A literary editor praises his mastery of plot and humor and notes his broad output of novels plays and short pieces.
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ER. Phillips Oppenheim
The
Eagle
New York Times
E Phillipps Oppenheim
Oppenheim
United States
Tax Revenue From Texas Rises to Five Million Plus
During the last fiscal year the income tax brought in 359,681,228 dollars nationally with Texas contributing 5,392,933 62 dollars. The figures reflect state shares within the federal revenue stream and show Texas’s sizable payment to the national coffers.
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Uncle Sam
Texas
Galveston figure Joan S Aly named to UT Board of Regents
Acting Governor Hobby appoints Joan S Aly of Galveston to the University of Texas Board of Regents, elevating the local leader to a statewide education post. The move places Aly among UT system governance and policy decision makers.
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Joan S#ALy
Hobby
Board of Regents
University of Texas
Dallas County Local Option Election Campaign Begun
A local option election is set for Dallas County in September with vigorous campaigning by both pro and anti factions. The contest gathers votes on contentious social issues as organizers push turnout.
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Dallas County
Pro
Anti
Court martial for Houston riots likely at Fort Bliss
Announcement from E P A indicates 156 African American soldiers will face a court martial for alleged involvement in the Houston riots. Proceedings are expected to be held at Fort Bliss.
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Houston
Fort Bliss
Hallettsville Herald Shifts From Weekly To Semi Weekly
The Tuk Hallettsville Herald announces a change to a semi weekly publication schedule and expresses praise for the paper and support for editor James Howerton to continue success.
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Tuk Hallettsville Herald
The
Herald
James Howerton
Fiscal year begins September 1 with $15,984,809 in appropriations
The thirty-fifth legislature's regular and first and second extraordinary sessions approved appropriations totaling 15,984,809 dollars, now available as the new fiscal year starts September 1.
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Tus
Texas Senate Hearing Began in Governor Ferguson Impeachment Trial
The Texas Senate opened hearings Monday on impeachment articles filed by the House against Governor James E. Ferguson. A trial is underway to determine his removal from office.
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Texas Senate
James E. Ferguson
House of Representatives
Acting Governor Hossy Signs Texas University Appropriation
Acting Governor Hossy signed the University of Texas appropriation bill carrying 1 629 406 for the next two fiscal years. The first year 819 453 was appropriated and 809 953 for the second year.
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Hossy
University of Texas
Governor appoints G. W. Brackenridge to Texas regents
Governor Hospy names G. W. Brackenridge of San Antonio as a member of the Texas regents. Brackenridge has prior experience as a regent and is regarded as an excellent choice.
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Hospy
G. W. Brackenridge
San Antonio
Board of Regents
University of Texas
Brackenridge
Local News From Moulton and Surrounding Areas
Edward Boehm's visit to Richmond and other residents' travels are noted along with several social events. Public Weigher A. J. Jilek reports 2 735 bales of cotton marketed in Moulton by Wednesday night. A dance at Oak Grove school house on Saturday supports the school. Gonzales Company L and Cuero Machine Gun Company passed through Moulton en route to Camp Bowie. A healthy soldier boy arrived at Peach Creek with well wishes from local families.
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A. J. Jilek
Moulton
Oak Grove
Local Social Roundup From Comfort to Kisinger
Mrs M Kobitz travels Friday to Comfort to stay months with sister KF Kraft for health. Lt Gay Haltom returns to Pase after business in Comfort with family. Henry Menefee and Krause families join big celebration at Kisinger by Ford trip. Grandma Schmidt visits Yoakum to meet the soldier boy at Vogt home. Mrs Henry Krueger hosts birthday gathering August 29 with numerous relatives and friends and a long list of attendees.
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Henry A. Menefee
Henry Krause
Kisinger
William Schmidt
Yoakum
Otto Vogt
Henry Krueger
Henry Poler
William Hillmer
August Mueller
Sophia Evlert
Anna Buescher
Henry Balborn
Hermann Thar
Tom d Shandera
John Jangsen
Louis Janszon
Henry Friehrenkamp
Emil Pundt
Joe O. Wagner
Fred Krause
William E
Wilson letter to Cuero parents on twin sons’ deaths
President Woodrow Wilson writes to Mr and Mrs Fritz Bohne of Cuero Texas comforting them after the loss of their twin sons who died during Navy training. The first death occurred at Great Lakes and the second at Norfolk with both boys unaware of the others passing.
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Cuero
Texas
Woodrow Wilson
Fritz Bohne
Great Lakes
Norfolk
Virginia
White House
Dea
Bobne
Gai
Navy
Farewell Party for Henry Miculka Before Army Call
A farewell gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Anton Miculka honored their son Henry who soon will join the U S Army. The Boursville brass band directed by Hmil Vogt performed a selection. Guests included Frank Ermis and family William Woehler and family A J Pustejovsky and family and several others listed.
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Anton Miculka
Henry
United States Army
Boursville Brass Band
Hmil Vogt
Frank Ermis
William Woehler
A. J. Pustejovsky
Frank Miculka
F. L. Filipp
J. W. Ermis
Jacob Tomasko
Emil
Rudolph Vogt
Charles Darilek
Vladike
Pustejovsky
Anton
John Raab
Victor
Rudolph Freytag
Albert Poaler
Albert Selzer
Charles
Tom Hundl
Frances
Lillian Batey
Mary Gast
Pella Freytag
Millie Pustejovsky
Bettie Hundl
Missionary Festival At Local Lutheran Church
Sunday missionary festival at the Lutheran church drew a large crowd. Rev. H. A. Heineke led with assistance from Rev. Mr. Ziehe of Maxwell and Rev. Mr. Wolf of HiCampo.
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H. A. Heineke
Ziehe
Maxwell
Mr. Wolf
HiCampo
Children Return to Smithville After Visit
Mr and Mrs Edward Boehm hosted their daughter and grandchildren for two weeks and they returned to Smithville last Thursday.
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Mra
Beono Loppe
Edward
Boehm
Smithville
Drafted MEN Ordered to Report in Lavaca County
A Lavaca county notice lists drafted men ordered to report on September 5. Names include Connor Squires Yoakum Henry Rogge Shiner F J Zappe Hallettsville H B McKay Schulenburg Maxie Garner Hallettsville A J Ely Yoakum Fred Tesch Sublime Frank Gajer Moulton Peter Mach Moulton Benard Henrichs Moulton JL H Morrow Schulenburg August Hollub Hallettsville A Kasperek Shiner Willie Pavly Hallettsville Joe C Strauss Hallettsville Shirley C Purdenu Yoakum August W Schmidt Shiver W J Poth Yoakum John H Rathke Hallettsville.
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Lavaca
Connor Squires
Yoakum
Henry Rogge
Shiner
F. J. Zappe
Hallettsville
McKay
Schulenburg
Maxie T. Garner
A. J. Ely
Fred Tesch
Sublime
Frank Gajer
Moulton
Peter Mach
Benard Henrichs
JL. H
Forty two Cub entertain in honor of visiting sister
Mrs H A Menefee charmingly hosted the Forty two Club last Wednesday in honor of her sister Mrs Guy S Haltom who to join her husband in El Paso where he serves as a lieutenant in the Signal Corps. Guests listed include Mesdames Haltom Brunkenhoefer Fehrenkamp Jaeggli Parr Rypple Kotzebue Krause Quebedoaux Hoppe and others with several Misses. The club plans to meet at Mrs Charles Rypple's on Thursday September 13.
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H. A. Menefee
Guy S. Haltom
el Paso
United States Reserve Signal Corps
John Brunkenhoefer
Mesdames Guy Jr. Haltom
Bo C. Fehrenkamp
J. T. Jaeggli
John Bruckenhoefer
W. J. Parr
Charles Rypple
Dove and game season dates in state open
The open dove season runs September 1 to February 28, deer season November 1 to January 31, wild turkeys December 1 to March 31, and quail December 1 to January 31. A daily bag limit is fifteen birds, with a three buck deer limit per season and a three turkey limit per season.
Red Cross Notes from Moulton Branch Meeting
The Lavaca County Red Cross Moulton Branch met Monday afternoon with members busy sewing in the workroom. Mrs. Ed Studeman was named supervisor and Mrs. W E Parr assistant supervisor for the week. new member Mrs. Hilo C Fehrenkamp joined. The next meeting is planned for Monday in September.
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Moulton
Lavaca County
The
Red Cross
Ed. Studeman
W. E. Parr
Hilo C. Fehrenkamp
Moulton Home and School Club Meeting Set
The Eagle notes a meeting of the Moulton Home and School Club at the Samm and Will Moore Institute on Friday September 14 at four o'clock in the afternoon. All members are expected to be present.
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the Eagle
Moulton
Samm
Will Moore Institute
Oak Grove School Opens Monday Under Prof Elster
The Oak Grove School will open on Monday September 24 with Prof A J Elster serving as teacher.
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Oak Grove
A. J. Elster
Miss Anna Cowdin Returns Home After Visit
Miss Anna Cowdin leaves Monday for Crystal Springs Mississippi after a pleasant visit with her brother F R Cowdin at Flatooia Argus reports.
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Anna Cowdin
Crystal Springs
Mississippi
F. R. Cowdin
Flatooia Argus
Miss Katy Peterson to visit Dallas and Denton
Miss Katy Merle Peterson leaves Wednesday for Dallas to stay two weeks with her sister Mrs Ralph Porter and then travels to Denton for the CIA gathering this year. Joe Macha reports his brother Louis improving after a Philadelphia trip. Rev Henry Jeffrey says Mrs Jeffrey is improving and likely to return home soon.
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Katy Merle Peterson
Dallas
Ralph Porter
Denton
Hallettsville
New Era
Joe Macha
Philadelphia
Louis Macha
Henry Jeffrey
Lockhart
Jeffrey
Shiner Gazette
Rev Wolfsdorff Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Rev. W. C. Wolfsdorff, once confined for weeks with a broken limb from an automobile accident, is back home and steadily recovering. Dr. Brown said the wound is healing but full bone union remains uncertain. Yoakum Herald.
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W. C. Wolfsdorff
Brown
Yoakum Herald
Subscription Payments Thank Readers Across Town
The Eagle thanks readers for subscription payments since the last report listing numerous names across Moulton Seguin Corspus Christi and surrounding areas including Moulton and nearby towns. Payments by Antoncaba Albert Brom Danald Laake J K Sanesen Mehre Stanis Reischl Mre G Bargmann Synder John Pilsner and many others are acknowledged.
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Eagle
Money in Garlic Seeks Market in Moulton Area
Joe Krhovak a progressive farmer of Oso Fayette county was in the city with 2 lack pounds of garlic. He sold it to Ed Boehm's Sons for cents a pound netting 14500. Krhovak notes he cannot ship to nearby towns but found buyers here urging others to bring produce to Moulton.
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Joe Krhovak
Oso
Fayette County
Ed. Boehm
Representative Fly Pushes Probe of All State Departments
Austin reports Representative Fly who led the Ferguson impeachment inquiry has pressed for a broad probe of every state department and tuition agency. He prepared a resolution seeking the inquiry and will introduce it once a quorum forms.
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Austin
Texas
Fly
Gonzalo
House
Ferguson
State Department
Cotton Mills to Run Day and Night Shifts in Gonzales
The Gonzales cotton mills will operate both day and night shifts to meet orders. A recent shipment of fabric bound for Indiana will be turned into khaki army uniforms. Large garment orders are being filled.
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Gonzales
Texas
Indiana
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