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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1914
Page
4
Peter Radford argues the rural church bears social duty as part of its mission. The piece notes the need for a community social center in country towns, urging the church to provide wholesome recreation while guiding youth away from worldly perils.
The article argues play as a primary educational tool in rural communities shaping social sympathy and habits. It asserts the church should use refined social functions to engage youth, bridging rural leisure gaps and promoting a higher type of manhood and womanhood.
Local items report Jimmie Harrison leaving for Baylor University to attend school. County officials discuss bridge work and road improvements with contractors. New power plant upgrades planned with Corliss engine and boilers, while schools in Shiner resume with strong attendance and teaching staff.
The Comptroller set this year's tax rates totaling 37 1-2 cents for state revenue and funds, plus 28 cents for county tax. Last year's combined rate was 71 cents, now 65 1-2 cents as state cuts of 7 1-2 cents and county increase of 2 cents occur. County valuation rose by about half a million dollars since last year.
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