07 Apr 1916
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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1916
Page
1
Hearne Democrat carries notice that it is a second class matter at the Hearne Texas post office as of May 2 1911 under the 1879 act. The page lists subscription rates for the newspaper.
The poem laments aging from youth to gray hair and lost strength. A speaker recalls a child grown to a man, and former vigor given over to time. Refrains emphasize how quickly life passes. Wait Mason signs the closing line.
A rousing exhortation praising sowers and reapers, fellowship, and steadfast service. It lauds brave leaders, memorials to departed heroes, and living resolve to greater deeds, with marching imagery and prayers for the Harvest Home yet ahead.
A compiled quip collection cites an uncouth gent Peter Pella Ezra Kent and Philander MGraw with odd phrases. Newspapers poke at local figures and joke about their speech styles as a light feature from Denton and Hearne papers.
A Houston business visit spurs Hearne growth efforts led by the Chamber of Commerce. The article urges local merchants and salaried leaders to support urban improvement, promote a live town, and back band and orchestra projects to attract farmers and boost civic pride. It highlights funding via city tax support, community cooperation, and active engagement with visitors.
A verse extols a small Ford car racing up hills and passing rivals. The narrator notes reactions from three passersby as one shouts you can't stop it. It's a playful, rhythmic homage to Ford’s speed and charm. The fragment captures brand pride in a light verse without context.
A daughter weighing one pound and a half was born at a Norfolk Nebraska butcher shop. A housewife, upon hearing the tale, exclaimed she was glad the man who short weighted others is now short weighted himself.
Special excursions for Fiesta San Jacinto and Battle of Flowers in San Antonio April 24 to 29. I and G N Popular Excursions offer season tickets on sale April 28 to 28 and for trains arriving in San Antonio on April 29 with return by April 30. See I G N ticket agent for full details.
Bread shop Klebers Kream covered Bread is praised as fresh daily at Wood and Herveys. The notice highlights the store and location as a local bread source with daily freshness.
Miss Elizabeth Freeman of New York City spoke at the First Baptist Church in Hearne on Saturday at 3 30 and at the Queen Theatre on Monday at 2 o clock. The audience found her an eloquent, modest, and capable speaker whose address promoted equal privileges for women with political philosophy and kindness.
Jas W McCrary, a Robertson County native and longtime local business leader, submits his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Robertson County Tax Collector. He is described as honest, sober, attentive to business, and well qualified to serve the public. The Democrat recommends voters consider his bid in the July primary. Also mentions Plymouth Rock eyes advertised by J B Collier of Munday, Texas.
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