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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1917
Page
3
A fragmentary message urges support for Hearne’s hometown development. Marion Keet advocates positive views and civic help, highlighting town pride and collective effort to improve local living.
The item credits contributions by Secretary Mrs F R Pugh. It records a participation, acknowledging her input or donation in a local organization matter and noting her name and role within the committee or society.
A discussion on publicity for the pink bollworm threat urges farmers in Texas to cooperate with federal and state quarantines. It emphasizes safe zones, local action, and public sentiment. The piece also explains meatless and wheatless days, promoting poultry and rabbit farming to bolster food supply and reduce beef and pork demand.
A Robertson County advisory board secretary notes mailed tax questionaires will be sent to registrants starting December 15 with about ten days to return. Residents near Hearn Calvert Bremond or Franklin should seek help from local or county attorneys, while the Chamber of Commerce promotes community service and development through regular and special meetings.
A historical passage urges farmers to act sensibly and patriotically by dedicating themselves to food and feed crops for three years to eradicate the pink bollworm from Texas. It emphasizes that progress depends on the farmer’s commitment and interest in the outcome.
The next regular meeting of the directors will be held next Tuesday night December 11. New interests are surfacing and require careful consideration and well laid plans. All the directors should be present.
The Farmers Club meets at Elliott tonight, Friday December 7, with speaker H L McKnight of Bryan praised as one of the best in the state. He will discuss Community Development in Relation to the War, followed by brief talks on related topics. All are invited and encouraged to attend to meet neighbors and gain insights for the community.
Mrs. A. G. Cobb, ill for weeks, is reported much improved this Wednesday morning. Friends across Robertson County and beyond express hope and prayers for her speedy recovery.
A fragmented note hints at a bakery item labeled as wrapped cakes priced around B1.25. It mentions a query or sign seeking buyers or bakers and potential location near a market area. No further details are clear.
An old advertisement asserts a general strengthening tonic can drive out malaria and enrich the blood. It targets adults and claims to restore the system to an old standard through a tasteless chill tonic. The copy emphasizes quick, robust health benefits and traditional remedies.
Robertson County men in Company G 360th Infantry National Army at Camp Travis Texas on November 22 1917 are named as new noncommissioned officers and first class privates Sergeants James C Rambo John P Cox Llewellyn R Manning Corporals John M Guttitle Max D Drury Charles F Green Robert E Maris William Rhodes Eugene W Wilson and James Hoy RV ae. Surgeons reported the unit made the best physical showing among tuberculosis examinations to date.
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