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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1923
Page
2
The Hearne Democrat published weekly lists subscription pricing of one year for 1.50 and six months at reduced rates. Advertising rates are 25 cents per inch for display ads and 10 cents per line per insertion. All ads run until canceled. Entry notes reveal second class matter status and Hearne Texas post office dates.
Nelson Protho Wimberly died at the Oxford hotel in Hearne after a sudden illness on December 6. Born January 1 1870 in Aiken South Carolina he long served the railroad as operator and dispatcher before retiring to join his family at the Oxford. Surviving are his wife two sons and two sisters. Funeral services were held at the Oxford with interment in Norwood cemetery.
A Hearne Baptist congregation reports a blessed day with five baptisms and one baptism by letter last Sunday night. A future Sunday features a youth hour at eleven, an illustrated lecture for the young, and a Fathers and Mothers service at 7 0 clock. Pastoral notes mention guests of Mr and Mrs W B Astin and a weekend gathering at Shore Acres hosted by the Astin family.
Calvert residents report visits to and from Dallas Houston and San Antonio. Families gather for church events and club meetings while locals attend funerals and welcome guests. Numerous names appear including Mashburn Snyder Adone Parten Foster Burnitt Doremus Tyson and Norton among others.
Sealed bids for 9.74 miles of State Highway 438A in Robertson County are due January 11, 1924 at 1:30 PM. Proposals outline earthwork, drainage, gravel, concrete and steel work with plans available in Hearne and Austin. Bond and 5 percent bid guarantee required. work to be awarded by Judge Joe Reed. Note mentions 17.5 more miles planned in near future.
To our dear friends and neighbors we extend our love and appreciation for kindness during the long illness and death of our beloved husband and father Mr. M. R. Looney Also for the beautiful floral offering Mollie F Looney and Children
An advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a remedy for worms in children. It argues poor blood and stomach disturbance accompany worm problems and claims regular use for two to three weeks will enrich blood improve digestion and strengthen the whole system. 960c per bottle.
Mr W P Ferguson Jr of Mildred visited his parents this week. Band and orchestra instruments, music teachers studies and supplies. Repair of all instruments. Factory rebuilt pianos like new for 150 and 175 dollars delivered. Cash or easy terms. Write for catalogues and particulars. Slovacek Novosad Music Company Bryan Texas.
Remedy for eczema itch tetter cracked hands ring worms chapped face poison oak sunburns old sores or sores on children. It relieves all forms of bare feet. For sale by Nesbitt The Druggist.
Mrs DeWitt Waltman and her young daughter Mary Pauline of San Antonio arrived Monday to stay with Dr and Mrs H Cummings through the Christmas season.
A 63 year old local host Mr L Philipe received a surprise birthday gathering at the boarding house where he and Mrs Philipe live. Guests from the life of the homey residence arrived after work, revealing gifts, strings tied to furniture, and a game of Medicine Show after the host opened packages. Attendees included Mrs J Philipe Mrs F W C Karney Ruth Robinson Ruby Pippin Antoinette Roehl Esther Ann Hardy and others.
A brief old time remedy note advises taking laxative bromquinine tablets to treat a cold in Ouse. The text mentions the product name and a signature on each box, with a price of 30a.
An OCR fragment touts LAXA TIVE BROMO QUINNE as superior to ordinary Quiniie, claiming no affect on the wean due to tannic and laxative effects and noting a signature line referring to W. CROVE. The text is incomplete and garbled.
Mr and Mrs W Hi einson with Miss Ruby Pippin and Mr R E Cornforth were in Waco Sunday for an unspecified event or visit, reflecting social ties among residents and guests in the area.
An advertisement promises relief for itching and piles with Pazo Ointment. It claims cure in six to fourteen days with prompt action and a money refund if not effective. The copy emphasizes painless use and fast results.
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