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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1913
Page
1
The Hearne Democrat editor Felton Lane is listed as editor and proprietor. The paper notes second class matter status at the Hearne post office in Texas under the 1879 act. Subscription rates for three months are indicated, with a Hearne, Texas date in August 1918.
The Austin Tribune notes a proposed grand swimming complex in the grounds of Frank J. Gould’s Maison Lafitte near Paris. It describes a 75 foot pool with tennis and squash courts, a conservatory, and stained glass roof, funded by American money possibly sourced from the public rather than Goulds. The piece laments wealth inequality and ridicules Goulds for living abroad while Americans finance the project.
The Weekly Market Review from Houston notes no money stringency as Treasury plans to send 30 million dollars to interior banks and up to 100 million more if needed. Interior banks will receive cash on collateral from New York banks, aiding the Texas cotton crop which is reported to be in good condition overall despite some rain shortfalls.
Texas enters a bumper year as new cotton moves freely with Houston leading gross receipts among cotton centers. Houston’s compress capacity reaches 3,000,000 bales with no congestion. Market notes: California potatoes strong. Colorado vegetables abundant. Texas peaches fading. Texas tomatoes scarce. California peaches and plums well supplied. chicken market shows fryer scarcity.
Texas commercial associations push for a Texas state building at the San Francisco World’s Fair. A resolution urged Governor to seek appropriation for construction and exhibit. over forty petitions from clubs ask Austin for favorable action. Nearly all commercial groups favor the exposition presence.
A historical notice urges merchants to advertise to their trade territory. It argues that consistent weekly messaging to homes yields strong returns, and that no business is too small to afford an annual full page or half page ad. Advertising beats passive inaction.
The First Baptist Church invites the public to Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and a 11:00 a.m. preaching service titled The Essences of Courage. An evening service at the Airdome is planned around The Whole Armor of God. Ladies' Aid meets Monday at 8:00 p.m. Teachers’ class and mid week prayer meet also listed. Rev Karl King, Pastor, phone 217, residence 78.
A promotional piece arguing women are God Almighty's finest handiwork. It contends wives possess superior mental traits and duties, and warns that commercialized homes harm womanly nature. It asserts that culture, books, and art build character and happiness more than dividends or consumer luxury.
A list of Robertson County students attending the University of Texas at Austin includes four dozen names across departments. Freshmen in medicine and academ, senior and junior engineers, law and middle law students, plus graduates in various fields, with many from Calvert Wheelock Franklin New Baden and Hearne. An honor roll highlights MCG Crawford in chemistry, W S Crawford in civil engineering, J E Mitchell in zoology, A Naeter in mathematics, and C A Ullrich in philosophy.
In the August first issue of The Democrat a party given by Misses Ohr and Jett was misdescribed. It should state the event was complimentary to the band boys, not in honor of a young lady.
Trustees announce Hearne Public High School will open on Monday September eighth. The announcement sets the start date and invites students and staff to prepare for the new term. Local officials emphasize the opening marks an important educational event for the community.
P. L. Brady lists lots for sale with corner lots at 150 dollars and inside lots at 100 dollars each. Terms require one third cash with balance over one to two years.
A court appointed receiver in Robertson County Texas will sell about 200 acres known as the McGiasson place located between Hearne and Wheelock. For details contact R W Marsully Receiver Hearne Texas.
Mothers urged to diagnose worms in children with signs like feverishness irritability and ravenous appetite. The ad promises removal of worms improves appetite regulates stomach liver and bowels and restores health. Sold by druggists or by mail through Kickapoo Indian Medicine Company with A B Boyd as local contact.
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