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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1925
Page
2
The Hearne Democrat, Hearne Texas, April 20 1924 edition lists subscription terms One year for 1.40 two six months 75 cents. It notes second class matter entry May 2 1911 and post office registration. Advertising rates show 24 cents per inch for display ads and local readers rate per line. All ads remain until ordered out.
Harmony settles on Hearne as two elections conclude with unanimous reelection of school and city boards. The speaker urges unity among "a band of brothers" and cautions against fighting each other for the common good.
Mrs. R. W. Marshall visited Austin this week to see her daughter Miss Anne Marshall, a State University student. Easter guests include Mrs. P. S. Grogan and Mrs. Lon Erwin of Corpus Christi and Mrs. O. Robinson with children of Austin.
Mr and Mrs W T Dillard hosted guests for dinner last Friday with Misses Bessie and Carrie Sledge, Mr Dwight Hill of Navasota and Mr Creagh Sterling of Dobbin attending the social gathering.
The Brazos Valley and Eastern farmers filled the Chamber of Commerce meeting last Tuesday to discuss cooperative action against grasshopper pest damage to cotton. Experts from A and M College spoke on control methods while the Agriculture Committee arranged for poison ingredients and cooperation with the County Demonstrator to push the campaign. The chamber aims to aid farmers and promote local agricultural interests with active committee work and shared information upon request.
The Civic Committee led by Chairman R. W. Marshall reports general city cleaning and notes Boy Scouts aided by patrolling alleys and removing rubbish. They urge year round cleanliness and continued improvements to Tourist Park to attract travelers. Some individuals squash on the park, using it as temporary housing, and steps will be taken to stop this.
The selection of a permanent Secretary for the Chamber of Commerce was postponed while the matter was considered. Judge Joe Reid was chosen as interim secretary pending final action.
At a recent annual meeting directors selected Judge Reid to assume the presidency, expressing willingness to serve for the town's benefit despite limited pay. Wy C Ely was chosen to assist with monthly collections and bookkeeping, easing secretary duties and enabling greater town-focused effort.
Dallas boosters led by Committee chair D D Stephenson will visit Hearne on Monday April 18 at 12:35 p.m. with the Dallas Municipal Band plus local hosts urged to join in a celebratory Dallas Spirit and Easter service. Methodist ladies call for cake pie and Easter egos sales Saturday April 11. Robertson county delegates Mrs D J Mauk and Mrs M A Biggerstaff attended the District W M A meeting in Belton this week. Mrs S J Alexander accompanied her mother Mrs Stella Cole to Dallas for medical advice last week.
Mr and Mrs M M McNeel and Mr and Mrs J B Cox of Calvert attended Sunday evening service at the Baptist church for Say it With Flowers. Mrs G M Sisson of Bryan Nursery and Floral Company was represented by phone. Mr and Mrs Peel and daughter Emma Jane were weekend visitors at the home of Mrs Peel's parents Mr and Mrs H A Ely.
An old advertising blurb claims gas pressure causes restlessness and sleeplessness. Adlerika is promoted as an intestinal evacuant that removes gas in ten minutes and allegedly expels large amounts of waste matter. The copy urges avoiding pills and touts Duffey Drag Company.
Those Who Forget Not praises loyal readers whose subscriptions or renewals support the paper. Thanks are extended to A H Denman Steeles Store Texas M M McNeal Calvert R M Coffey Franklin W G Hervey Hubbard J W Black Bryan R M Johnson City I D Hall Elsey Williams L W Guenzel J R Barrett M P Royster R L Stewart Henry Mitchell Wheelock Travis Cotton Seed Products J W Horlock G D Martin J R Johnson First State Bank Bremond J P Viviano City
Miss Alice Allen is home from the State University for a brief visit with her classmate Miss Claribel Crozier of Dallas as a guest.
An advertised remedy claims to cure piles in six to fourteen days and offers a refund if the ointment fails. The copy promises itching relief and restfulness after the first application.
Mrs Roy Henry visited for the weekend at her family home drawing many friends who were pleased to see her Both Mr Henry a tower man for Southern Pacific Lines at Waco and Mrs Henry a stenographer and bookkeeper for the Waco News Tribune are settling well in their new home and gaining good word locally
An old advertisement promotes Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic as a blood enriching general strengthening remedy for children with worms. It claims regular use for two or three weeks will improve digestion and health, with worms dispelled as a result. Price listed as 60¢ per bottle.
Hearne Independent School District trustees elected W B Miers as president W A Craig as vice president and W C Bishop as secretary at the regular meeting held Monday evening.
An advertisement promotes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE TABLETS as non nervousness causing with tonic and laxative effects. The box bears E W GROVE'S signature and lists 30c price.
Dr and Mrs William Erwin and relatives from Houston were guests in the home of Mr and Mrs W H Ely on Sunday. They were joined homeward by Mrs William Erwin Jr and little Miss Myra Erwin who had been guests in the Ely home for several weeks.
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