Compulsory school attendance law praised locally
Tarrant county which includes Fort Worth plans a prohibition election on September 25. The statement calls the compulsory school attendance law the most beneficial ever enacted in the state.
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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1916
Page
4
Tarrant county which includes Fort Worth plans a prohibition election on September 25. The statement calls the compulsory school attendance law the most beneficial ever enacted in the state.
Band concerts and community singing delight Austin residents and organizers. The piece expresses hope that other cities will emulate Austin's example and foster similar cultural spirit.
A reader stopped his own paper in a dispute then rushed to see what the neighbor had published. The incident reflects local tensions and the curiosity of residents about competing coverage.
The Gonzales Rifle Club lists seventy five members and has a permanent practice range just outside the city limits. Guns have been received from the San Antonio arsenal.
On Tuesday September 12 the city commemorated its centenary since founder Don Jose Manuel Herrera established Galveston. The port city is highlighted as a major American commercial hub and historical milestone celebrated with public homage.
A motivational note asserts that wealth and fame come from work not idleness. It claims successful men did not achieve status by wasting youth on street corners, emphasizing diligence as the key to recognition and fortune.
The National American Woman's Suffrage Association in Atlanta reaffirmed its nonpartisan stance during last week's session. The group emphasized unity across political lines while continuing to advocate for women's voting rights.
John Downs of Luling and Guy T. Combs of San Antonio sold to Walker Bros. of Luling a 540 acre tract adjoining the city for about 50000 dollars. The transaction was described as a land deal of considerable magnitude completed several days ago.
R. A. Oakes of Perry aged 85 and Miss Alice Duff of Alvarado aged 23 were married several days ago. Justice of the Peace KE. L. Stovall of Marlio officiated at the unusual wedding.
Francisco I Madero father of Mexico’s slain president was found dead at his New York residence. Heart disease caused his death at age 67 after years in exile following his sons’ assassination. His Mexican land holdings had been seized by the government of Venustiano Carranza.
Washington Sept 9 The new general revenue bill takes effect today ending the emergency revenue law stamp taxes that began December 1 1914. The International Revenue Bureau says revenue stamps are not required after today broad relief for merchants. Taxes repealed include telegraph and telephone messages bonds promissory notes insurance policies and many other items. In seven months the emergency law yielded over 23000000. Taxes were collected as a single total rather than by item.
Henry Simank his wife and their children arrived Tuesday to visit Ed Seydler and family in the Holman area. Simank is a brother of Mrs. Seydler, marking their first return to Texas in several years, from Los Angeles to Weimar area.
The county commissioners court adjourned yesterday after a 16 day special session focused on tax rolls and inventory comparison. Commissioners Wagener Shiner Deborah Hope Kabena Moulton returned home in the afternoon. Hallettsville Herald.
Dickson Green postpones the opening of his school at Lawrenceville New Jersey to October due to infantile paralysis concerns in New York. Eastern schools with many New York students follow similar precautions as their enrollments rise. Mrs J D Gray and daughter Maurine and son Willis returned Saturday from Austin New Braunfels and Fentress. The Martin Luther congregation annual picnic was well attended with about 121 dollars in receipts.
John J. Oshieles had been visiting the family of J. A. Slovak and returned to his Rosenberg home on Monday.
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