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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1916
Page
1
The Hearne Chamber of Commerce announces a directors meeting on Tuesday night December 12. Weather is hoped favorable for a full gathering with a fire and comfortable chairs. The secretary seeks advice on plans for the next membership meeting to improve on the last.
Dr. B W Kilgore state chemist of North Carolina discusses peanut meal as hog feed and makes a remarkable claim about its effects on hogs. He presents information on how peanut byproducts influence firmness and quality of pork.
A writer notes hogs fed on peanuts produce soft meat and low-m melting lard, and suggests peanut meal after oil extraction could curb undesirable effects. He foresees a strong peanut market in Robertson county with Hearne mills supporting local production, and predicts peanuts may rival cotton in the sand hills as a profitable crop.
An archival brief recounts feats and happenings across Texas with quick notes on local figures events and small achievements. The item highlights notable persons and communities, offering a snapshot of regional interest and cordial competitive spirit throughout the period.
Farmers across Texas report rising wealth from diversified crops and livestock beyond cotton. Cabbage, turkeys, potatoes, corn, hogs and eggs bring solid returns while banks show farmer deposits leading in prosperity. Hearne Chamber of Commerce backs marketing efforts, not price guarantees, and talks of a sweet potato curing house to lock in profits.
An old style ad touts Lax-Fos as an effective laxative and liver tonic that does not gripe the stomach. It claims Cascara is present in an acceptable form and highlights digestion aid, liver stimulation, and restoration of healthy functions. Price 50 cents.
A vintage remedy ad promotes Dr. King's New Discovery to relieve a hacking cough and cold symptoms. It claims soothing pine balsams heal irritated membranes and antiseptic laxative qualities kill germs. The copy urges readers to buy today at their druggist for 50 cents.
For sale 598 acres of land near Hearne, Texas. For further particulars apply to J Felton Lane Hearne Texas.
The Ross Dead Quick Spray is advertised as killing insects but the copy notes it will not kill one insect. It claims to destroy insects in homes plants shrubbery vegetables poultry and is sold in Hearne by A. B. Boyd.
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