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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1916
Page
1
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A Houston Post clipping warns of dangerous road hogs and urged stricter enforcement of speeding and intoxication laws. It reports a Dayton Texas couple injured near Cypress with Mrs Crowder critically hurt from an iron bar blow, while the other occupants escaped harm. The piece notes frustrated drivers may resort to firearms for self defense if authorities fail to curb reckless driving.
A curt market remark critiques a writer's ignorance on long staple cotton. The snippet offers no clear events or named entities beyond the topic itself.
The state’s long staple cotton rewards growers in Texas where prices top 60 to 80 cents a pound in markets like Clarksville and Sea Island regions. Yet widespread adoption lags as farmers hesitate to fertilize and cultivate intensively. Experts urge Robertson County to follow Red River County’s lead, arguing ten acres with proper care can beat thirty of short staple. State Press notes rewards seen in Hearne Democrat coverage urging diversification and farm modernization.
Mrs Beulah Autry raises a rich crop of yellow yam potatoes and other edibles on one acre rented from Mr Charles L White. The Hearne Democrat notes the potential value at 1.75 per bushel, about 262.50 dollars, highlighting female empowerment and independence through farming opportunities in Texas.
A paper in Indiana prints a tirade of blunt opinions and gossip alleging laziness in merchants and unflattering character sketches. It notes a local death blamed on drinking, a couple's marriage at the Baptist parsonage, and a harsh mock portrait of the governor amid editorials of honesty.
A reflective poem rejects kingship and war, preferring a simple home life. The speaker desires sleep, family time, a garden, and ordinary pleasures over royal glory. He renounces conquest, bloodshed, and material display, valuing domestic peace and a humble hat over crowns and swords.
A brief quotation from The Missionary World contrasts a father’s cigarette with his son’s cigarette, accusing hypocrisy. It urges first removing one’s own tobacco habit before criticizing a child, framed as a moral exhortation.
A criticizing letter from Harper's mocks a teacher and a boy named Tommy. It complains about an arithmetic example on a field’s perimeter and cites a father walking the course while Tommy times him. The writer degrades the child’s intelligence and cites the family’s economic hardship.
Martin Welch and Lucille Caroline Welch were married at the bride’s parents home on South Magnolia Street at 1 PM on Monday December 25. Rev Father Gleissner officiated in a formal ceremony with music by Helen Cummings Mendelssohn pieces and remarks praising the couple. They departed on the Sunshine Special for San Antonio and other points and will return to the city to reside among friends.
The wedding of Mr. Eugene Mathews and Miss Ina Griffin took place at the groom's brother Otho Mathews home in this city at 12 30 p m on December 24 with Rev. Harry J Hayes officiating The bride hails from Haskell Texas and the groom comes from Hearne where he is a farmer The Democrat extends congratulations.
Mr R R Adams of Norman Gee and Miss Amy Taylor of Norman wed at 2 30 p m at the M E B parsonage with Rev Harry J Hayes performing the ceremony. The couple will reside in Normangee after the wedding.
On Sunday December 31 the Rev Mr Dyer of Hankow China holds services at 11 o'clock am at St Philip's Episcopal Church. The service includes communion advice and sermon. Randolph Ray Rector.
The M. E. Church held morning and evening services with a highly praised musical program led by Mrs F W C Korney. The morning sermon from Luke 6:48-45 was noted as among the best in the city. The program featured solos, anthems, hymns, and instrumental pieces by a strong choir and musicians including Mrs Jno W Black, Dr W K Waltman, and others.
The notice lists an evening service featuring Behrend Dr Ino and W Black with Voluntary Long Years Ago over Bethlehem Hills Hymn Silent Night. It includes a contrast: Anthem Holy Night Divine Adams Anthem Peace on Earth Lorenz Male Quartette Follow the Star with Messrs Allen Black Waltman and Whitehurst Offertory Organ Reverihy Sermon.
Episcopal church ladies hosted a masquerade for young Sunday School members and friends at the Brazos Club on Wednesday. Mrs. Howard Shultz played piano while guests enjoyed music and punch. attendees praised the evening as enjoyable and well done.
Elliott News Misses Hattie Wilson and Lula Hancock spent Sunday with Miss Ethel Davis. Z T Lloyd and family spent Sunday with Dallas Lloyd and wife. Virta Guynes and Emma Upshaw visited Ava Cable Sunday. Maxie Dotson and Chase Merchant went to Buffalo Saturday night. J L Scott and wife were guests of L L Griffin and family. Velora Griffin visiting Black Jack. Eula Upshaw and Ellen spending Xmas in Hearne. Tom Morris left Saturday for Hempstead for Christmas. L C Bishop attended singing in Franklin. Alma Sodarg spent Sunday with Tilda Bishop. Eugene Wilson returned from West Texas. A large crowd from Bishopville attended church here Sunday and Sunday night.
Mr and Mrs John Preston of Palestine are visiting relatives in Hearne, brief travel note recorded in local society items.
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