11 Feb 1916
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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1916
Page
1
J Felton Lane editor proprietor announces subscription rates. Three months cost 25 cents, six months 50 cents, one year price not fully shown. Paper entered as second class matter May 2 1910s at Hearne post office under 1879 act. Published February 11 1916.
The State of Texas vs Hickman was set for trial in Franklin on February 7 with about a hundred men under process for possible jury selection. The defendant, his family, sister, and friends camped near the passenger depot. Around 7:80 or 8:00 Sunday night, a shooter fired two shots through a window, one striking the defendant in the head and killing him instantly. The piece notes Robertson County killings often differ from heroic fiction and suggests a few first class hangmen might improve security.
A columnist riffs on extemporaneous speaking citing President Wilson and Grover Cleveland. It contrasts public oratory with personal anecdotes and notes editors value spontaneity yet warn against overreliance on improvised lines. The piece blends humorous memories with reflections on moderation in poetry.
The Associated Press reports the acquittal of Mrs. Mohr while the actual killers are convicted and face punishment. The piece defends the verdict, suggesting marital neglect as a motive and noting strong opinions about husband duties and fate.
Hearne Democrat reflects on poetry and prose sharing among readers and editors. It laments the overflow of clippings and eight or nine books of verses, noting a habit of clipping from newspapers and exchanging poetry with friends while urging not to send more verse.
The article argues Texas with its favorable climate and diverse feeds should expand dairy production to supply open Eastern markets. It cites Wisconsin's $80 million dairy exports, notes 1.1 million Texas cows buying cheese, and highlights $140 daily cash from cream in Stephenville in 1915. It urges education and coordinated effort to foster milk and cream production for sustained cash income and year round farm labor.
A Yorktown News item recounts lending to several friends who vanished or died after borrowing money or signing notes. The speaker reflects that a person becomes his own best friend, noting distrust and loss through loans and disappearances.
A Pittsburgh Press notice reflects on a man who once danced with Annie and drove with Fannie but ultimately married Mary, whose cooking won his heart. The item evokes a domestic story of choice and lasting affection.
A verse tribute to Reuben Sanders praising good table manners and noting others who fail. The lines reference Oswald Rose, Lawrence Skife, and unnamed contemporaries from a mix of newspapers, highlighting polite dining without negative detail.
A 79-year-old woman on a speaking tour is cited as an example in a clipped adaptation parodying Kipling’s verse. The Denton Record & Chronicle and Corsicana Courier excerpts note the rude impoliteness of the domestic woes portrayal, highlighting sharply gendered quips about debate, late returns, and marital disputes.
The Hudson Company opened a new dry goods store in Hearne on Wednesday afternoon. Owner Mr. Hudson is a longtime local business figure known for ability and character. The store features ladies and gents furnishings, dry goods, notions, boots, shoes, hats and related items. Mrs. Mamie Bishop, a popular saleslady, will work at the store. The Democrat wishes the venture well. Judge Wilbur Claud Davis, district attorney, visited Hearne Friday and was praised as a top prosecutor with many friends in the city.
Hon Walter Blackmon County Tax Assessor visited the city on official business. He is running without opposition for re election so far and has earned a popular reputation during his first term.
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