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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1917
Page
1
Henry W Grady extols a Christmas Day in Atlanta as a flawless blend of seasons and sunshine. He envisions June and November fused in one radiant day, praising nature, fragrance, and communal peace with a divine blessing of peace on earth and goodwill to men.
A Bryan Eagle homage notes the birthday of the greatest democrat and compares Jesus to common life. It praises Jesus for choosing ordinary people and everyday elements for sacraments and ministry, condemning worship of riches and zealotry of rulers.
Letter from J Felton Lane urges local volunteers to help process 2200 mailed questionnaires for the new selective draft. He notes many are illiterate or busy during holidays and asks able citizens to assist at offices, businesses, or remotely for about fifteen days. Edwin Vaughan and Prof John Polk already aid, with further details available from Lane.
A medium sized iron gray mare pony weighing about 700 pounds, unbranded, strayed from a residence in Hearne Texas. A suitable reward is offered for information leading to recovery or for delivery of the animal to the owner.
A fragmented poem recalls school bells signaling end of summer games. It critiques harsh routines, dusty classrooms, and crumbling equipment while urging cheer despite the strain of conformity and rules. The voice laments loss of play and freedom and longs for carefree days.
On December 22 Dr Frank R Jones supervised a double cholera treatment on 131 hogs at J F Dunn's Robertson Brazos county farm. Large pigs received virus and serum doses while 15 hogs slated for slaughter got single treatment. Dunn plans 500 acres of peanuts next year, using peanuts for hog feed, mules, and sweet potatoes. He notes husbandry details from dosing to cultivation with two horses and one skilled hand handling 75 acres per session.
Green wood and dry wood available at any length and time. Phone 18. J Rodell.
Messrs Aubry McNeel and Roger May from Camp Bowie spend holidays in Bishopville. Couples Griffin and Bishop return from Orange. Emory Smith of Sour Lake visits sister Carrie Reynolds. Emma Upshaw and John Martin wed last Thursday night with Rev Stephens officiating. Red Cross auxiliary formed with four members. Various locals attend dances, visits, and church talks. Wishing readers a merry Christmas and joyous New Year.
A fragment notes Christmas festivities as part of school life. The brief mentions scale items and a writer’s absence during the holiday period, indicating typical holiday season communications in the school column.
Mr Fred P Lallier died in Austin on Sunday December 23 and was buried here December 24. He was born in Tennessee about seventy years ago and moved to Texas in 1886, living in Hearne as a yardmaster for the Houston and Texas Central for years before later relocating to Houston and Austin. He joined a Baptist church fifteen years ago and was a member at death. He is survived by his wife four sons and three daughters, all living in Austin except one son in Houston.
A Hearne advocate touts Adler-i-ka as a remedy for sour stomach, gas, and constipation. The testimonial claims buckthorn bark and glycerine mix flushes the entire bowel, provides instant relief, and prevents appendicitis, with Gatling & Gatling Druggists promoting the product.
An advertisement for a cancer cure promises non surgical treatment at Palmer Sanitarium, inviting readers to investigate the 500 years of experience and contact Box 467, Naya Texas, urging not to delay.
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