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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1918
Page
2
A reflective piece extols postwar relief and prosperity in Robertson County. It notes imminent peace, returning soldiers, abundant rainfall, a record cotton crop, and rising prices for cotton, seeds, peanuts, corn, hay, eggs, and butter. The tone urges gratitude and contentment among the community.
A weary Hearne editor returns home Wednesday night to his palatial dining room lit by tallow candles and lamps. The piece humorously notes the dim illumination despite wealth and success, contrasting lighting with prosperity and the editor’s famished condition.
At a gathering the Horlocks’ two large ducks arrived as a gleeful morsel for the feast. The scene shifted from debate on Col Horlock’s hunting to savoring the exemplary hospitality of good neighbors, easing editorial cares and recalling the joy of living among such neighbors.
A movement seeks to place a marble shaft on the Robertson county courthouse lawn to honor soldiers and marines of World War I. County judge named treasurer. donations of 10 cents per family are invited across county banks, with about 800 service members named on the monument and a separate tablet for those who made the supreme sacrifice.
The Hearne Baptist Sunday School meets at 10 a m with Prof Eaves as superintendent. Morning preaching at 11 a m and evening at 7 p m by the pastor. Morning topic Last Opportunities and evening Little Giants. Guest Henry Davison of Childress visiting Mr and Mrs W H Davison.
W C Bishop returned from Waco where he attended as a delegate to the O R C convention.
The Brady family from Cameron Texas loses many sons in World War One while England also mourns, as W A Brady notes nearly every eligible brother served on both sides. Lieutenant Brady, a 36th Division recruit, later served overseas and sent holiday greetings from the hospital before dying in France. The piece honors two divisions of one family and awaits the return of one surviving maimed member for hopeful reconciliation with parents Mr and Mrs A E Brady.
Local Red Cross rooms report no current activity but knitting volunteers are urged to contact Mrs. S. C. Beckham or Mrs. Warren Wilkerson for yarn. Refugee garments will start once materials arrive, with many workers needed for immediate use. War Work drive begins December 16 as committees prepare. Texas earns the right to name two victory huts in France, among the first ten states to surpass its quota.
Mrs Ruth Randall is noted as a visitor in San Antonio during a brief social figure update. Her presence in the city is acknowledged without further events or affiliations detailed in the snippet.
Miss Madeline Curry returns home after a pleasant week in Houston with relatives.
Mrs J C Glenn and son J B return from Houston visit. Miss Hortense Lipschitz returns from Houston after visiting Mrs Gus Oderboz and Mrs Adolph Schep. Mr and Mrs Walker Pinkerton of Houston were in Hearne for a few days. Miss Pet Bookman accompanies J W Horlock after University closed. Mrs Rae Smith and Mrs James Teeling of Houston return home after visiting Mrs Glenn. Mrs Longmire returns from Wichita Falls after learning her son was severely burned.
For several years my plantation has been used by the public wintering their stock. Most of my plantation is in the stock law district and the rest is under fence. All stock caught in my enclosure will be dealt with according to law. 10-11 Stone W. White.
Advertisement notes a product titled Laxative Bromo Quinine with the claim it removes the cause of colds and flu. It emphasizes there is only one Bromo Quinine and features E. W. Grove’s signature on the box, priced at 30 cents.
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