Vital Texas statistics and regional developments in August
August vital statistics show 4506 births and 2124 deaths in Texas. Galveston reports 328962 bales of cotton exported to foreign markets this season. Andrews county voters swing to prohibition by three to one. Berlin offers 25000 prize for aeroplane contest across Europe next year. Gonzales County assesses 14496856 this year, down 258551 from last year. International and Great Northern Railroad property sale set for October 6 in Palestine. Port Lookout Confederate cemetery to receive a 20000 monument for 3386 soldiers. Kingsland Indiana wreck kills 42 and injures many on September 21. Maine ship wreck divers report remains. details restricted by government commission. Stephen F. Austin body removal committee to meet in Houston October 17 to exhume in Brazoria county, with body in state in Austin October 19 to October 20. A W Terrell to deliver address October 19 in the house of representatives.
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Stephen F. Austin
Texas
Brazoria County
Austin
Houston
House of Representatives
State
A. W. Terrell
Hog Ranch Near Flatonia Boosts Local Stock Trade
The LoNNE STAR reports a hog ranch near Flatonia stocked by Jim Woods with 170 head from Moulton. Freight shippings to Fort Worth include Pink Cobb and Geo Cooper sending carloads of hogs and calves. Local schools, protracted Baptist meeting, social events, and ongoing stock market activity are noted. September 27, 1910.
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Jim Woods
Moulton
Pink Cobb
Dilworth
Fort Worth
Geo. Cooper
Old Moulton Baptist Church
Pond
Fiatonia
Zoe Bunting
Ruby Lockwell
Here
Hallettsville in Darkness After Power Belt Bursts
Hallettsville Texas September 26 a belt bursting at the electric light plant last night around 10 o clock left the town in darkness for the rest of the night. Damaged walls floors and machinery occurred necessitating a Houston machinist for repairs. The loud report frightened nearby residents.
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Hallettsville
Texas
Houston
Injured Man Falls From Wagon in Yoakum Texas
W Doell aged about 60 was driving a cotton bale across town when he fell from a wagon and struck his head and shoulders this morning. The injuries are very painful given his age and condition.
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Yoakum
Texas
W. Doell
San Antonio Tops Texas Census Figures for 1910
The 1910 census shows San Antonio with 95 614 residents, Dallas 92 104, Fort Worth 73 372, and Galveston 36 981. From 1900 to 1910 San Antonio rose 81.2 percent, while Dallas gained 116 percent and Fort Worth 174.7 percent.
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Washington, D. C
Texas
San Antonio
United States Census Bureau
Dallas
Fort Worth
Gro
Galveston
Komensky Epior EaGue Notes Winter Feed Shortage
Local news notes a winter feed shortage due to long harvests. Families visit relatives in Burlington and Moravia. A social at Mrs.itz Pieper’s home ends with refreshments. Ginner F J Kubenka reports 800 bales ginned to date. Several visits and a new baby girl are recorded.
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Frieda
Martha Pohler
August Pohler
Burlington
Promotion of Prosperity Through Industry and Property
The article argues prosperity comes from creating and moving property into communities via farms mines factories and railroads. Producers versus consumers are defined with emphasis on high farm and industrial prices driving growth while low prices hinder development and prosperity. It highlights immigrants and capitalists bringing wealth and property into Texas and stresses production as the basis of all prosperity.
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Texas
Editorial notes on IXGN bill and state representation trends
The piece discusses public debate over the IXGN bill and its political implications. It notes that railroad bond investment remains doubtful, cites the Commercial Secretaries Association’s interest, and mentions Census reports shaping reapportionment and district boundaries. It projects possible increases in Congress and House membership, contrasts Texas city population rankings, and highlights Fort Worth’s rapid growth.
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Commercial Secretaries Association
House of Representatives
House
State Senate
Census Bureau
Texas
San Antonio
Dallas
Houston
Bayou City
Fort Worth
Fayette County Tax Rolls Presented in Fayette County
Tax Assessor C H Steinmann of Fayette county submitted the taxable values roll to the state comptroller. The two color ink, typewritten book shows Fayette county totals of 18 920 420 in taxable values, slightly less than last year. Mayor Gaynor is not a candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor of New York.
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Austin
Texas
C. H. Steinmann
Fayette County
Comptroller’s Department
Comptroller
Steinmann
Gaynor
New York
Lavaca County Poor Farm Announces New Manager
Frank Grafe resigns as Lavaca County poor farm manager and Frank Hallerbach takes charge. The farm south of Hallettsville houses about twenty inmates under county care. Prof. William Eilers begins duties as county superintendent of schools visiting local schools.
Community Notices From Henkhaus and Surrounding Areas
Local social page reports Mrs. Hirsch's birthday party with relatives and a keg event. Mrs. Augusta Kunker visits niece Mrs. Jaroszewski in Coperas Cove. A newborn princess arrives at the Hirsch home. Ginner F. J. Darilek reports 614 bales gin ned this season. Prof. H. A. Hirsch visits from Yoakum. A baby boy arrives to the Fishbeck family. Mrs. Fishbeck ill. Families from Williamsburg and Green School area visit and travel. New carpentry and blacksmithing shop moves announced. old shop to be a corn crib. School decisions outline Oct 3 start and 60c fee per child due at enrollment. Oak Grove and Evergreen meetings noted. Multiple keg gatherings reported. socializing and games. Moravia school opens with Superintendent Wm. Eilers’s first county role visit. about 50 scholars present.
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August Hirsch
F. J. Darilek
H. A. Hirsch
Yoa* Kum
F. D. Jaroszewski
Frank Hafernick
Jim Fishbeck
Wenzel Schindler
Williamsburg
Frank Riebschlaeger
Green School
Frank Raab
Oak Grove
Butschek
Oakland
Anders
Moulton
Chas. Riebschlaege
Charlottenburgh
Evergreen School
Ferdinand Schindler
Jos. A. Heinrich
Eliza Buesing
Frank
Local visits and farm deal mark week in Baursville area
Mr Joe Kroesel and family visited relatives near Schalenburg last Tuesday and Wednesday. Albert Pelich closed a farm deal for 65 per acre with Arneir. Many locals visited relatives at Henkhaus and Komensky. A large youth dance at the lermaon park ball gave a grand time. September 26 1910. Eppy.
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EAGLE
Joe Kroesel
Schalenburg
Albert Pelich
Arneir
Edward Haas
Henkhaus
Anton Bratrich
Komensky
Burg
Leo Jaroszewski
E. F
R. A. Haas
Komensky and
Kuehn
Witting Ephor Eague Corn Gathering and Local News
The community reports residents busy gathering corn as a ginner will operate only three days weekly. Visitors include Rud Stalken of Hernleigh and Mr. Sam Stoeltje at Aug Stoeltje’s home. A play party at Mr Kaase’s home drew a large crowd. The merchants’ clearance sale closed and Charles Schmidt bought a horse from Sam Stovkie for 115. Mailing time nears. New Beginner. September 26, 1910.
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Rud. Stalken
Hernleigh
Scurry County
Ginner
Aug. Rogge
Theo
Joost
Houston
Kaase
Sam Stoeltje
Aug. Stoeltje
Chas. Schmidt
Sam Stovkie
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Andrews County
Berlin
Gonzales County
Palestine
International
Great Northern Railroad
War Department
Port Lookout
Maryland
Kingsland
Ind
Alien County Fair
Havana
Maine
Nickel
Mrs. Bailey
Flatonia
Hugh Bailey
Jupiter Pluvius
Lonne Star
San Antonio Metropolis
Epior
Jno
Adolf Bohuslav
Morayin
Raymond Bucek
St. John
F. K. Bucek
F. J. Hajek
William
Schulenburg
Baursville
Stork
John Mikulik
Mikulik, Sr
Chas. Wenske
E. Breit Schopl
Witting
Hallettsville News
A. Stankiewicz
Oto von Rosenberg
J. L. Thomas
United States Agricultural Department
W.C. Thrift
Rudolf Becker
Germany
Chas. Hirsch, Sr
Mrs. Hirsch
Augusta Kunker
Coperas Cove
Hallettsville Herald
Wm. Eilers
Moravia
Rence Dr
Miss Lizz
Ephor
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