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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1911
Page
2
Hearne Texas notices indicate the Democratic party entry as second class mail matter dated May 1911 under the March 3 1879 act. This archival fragment records postal status and filing context for a political party notice in Hearne.
The author urges Texans to elect capable, honest leaders who know Texas well, favoring reduced legislative bodies, higher pay for quality officials, and recall for dishonorable officers. It warns against using fraternal orders for personal political gain and stresses combating prohibition debates with education. The piece critiques career politicians and calls for reform to attract principled men to public service.
Local papers weigh Woodmen of the World influence in the Texas senatorial contest. Congress Morris Sheppard faces Col. Ball with strong lodge support while critics warn Woodcraft loyalty may not sway voters. The debate centers on issues over Woodmen backing versus personal conduct and policy.
The Shakespeare Club met on Tuesday before Thanksgiving, hosted by Miss Beth Harding at Mrs. Cummings. A large group attended despite bad weather. No papers were assigned. members wrote and read character sketches of Portia. Coffee and sandwiches were served.
Texas should convert its abundant raw materials into finished goods to boost wealth. The author argues progress requires infrastructure like roads, citing Roman road-building as an enduring example. The piece notes national attention at a Richmond conference and praises Appius Claudius as a highway expert whose roads endured for over two millennia.
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