Balance and fairness in advertising and public transport
A historical column debates balanced newspapers with advertising content, urges fair reader access, and urges local business support for Hearne Democrat. It criticizes city ordinances favoring streetcar interests, defends jitney drivers, and calls for journalism and public office to protect common citizens against railroads, buses, and truck lobby influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equestrienne
Post Office
Chamber of Commerce
Hearne
Thomas
Ditamus
Hearne Democrat
the Democrat
Public Press of
Texas
Waco
Houston
Joint Session of Transportation Committees
Texas House
Senate
Jim Hogg
Tom Campbell
House
We’ll Be Good Now Brother Robinson
A reader letter from Jewett Messenger criticizes lawyer editors including J Felton Lane and others for twisting benign notices into scandal. The exchange praises Col Beene and asserts no implied allegations remain, promising continued friendly readership of Leon county papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judas Felton Lane
Doss Lacey
Hearne Democrat
Bill
Newt
J. Felton
Joe H. Seale
Col. B. F. Beene
Mayhese
Congress
Robinson
Jewett Messenger
Brother Robinson
Leon County
Texas
Col
Ben Beene
Unlicensed taxis dodge police net in city crackdown
Police renewed their drive against unlicensed taxis as courtesy car drivers fled motorcycle patrols on Thursday. The force intensified checks to curb illegal taxis, aiming to reduce unsafe rides and protect consumers amid the crackdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ten Cent
Waco News-Tribune
Dean Ullrich on Technocracy from Southwestern University
Dean Ullrich of Southwestern University Georgetown presents a concise discussion on technocracy. A Robertson county native and noted educator, he shares insights on the evolving subject and its impact on society, urging thoughtful readers to engage with the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Ullrich
Southwestern University
Georgetown
Robertson County
Franklin
Hearne
Ulrich
Robertson County Pork Sausage Tales of East Texas Life
An East Texas reminiscence from Longview centers on Graces Creek and Piney woods farms. The author recalls frugal one horse farmers, sandy land orchards, hickory smoked hams, yellow yam potatoes, and red faced babies amid rural scenes and fruit vineyards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Graces Creek
Longview
Contented swine rescue editor with home made sausage
The article recalls how delicious country sausage revived editor readers during a lean winter. J W Bishop delivers a liberal supply of seasoned sausage from his own hogs, lifting spirits and symbolizing resilience of yeomanry against big business threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Texas
J. W. Bishop
Bishop
Elijah
Zarephath
Kings
My Ship of Life by Eihera Lee
A poetic reflection portrays a wandering observer at the sea watching ships and waves. The speaker contrasts fading white sails with thoughts of a life journey toward Eternity, using imagery of silvery spray, foam, and gulls to frame mortality. The short verse centers on fate and permanence beyond the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eihera Lee
Valentine Party Brings Younger Set Together
On Friday night the girls of Miss Gussie Walters Sunday School class hosted the boys of the same class at Frances Blackstone’s home for a Valentine party. The event featured a lively exchange of valentines and light refreshments as the young group enjoyed a pleasant social in a neighborhood setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gussie Walter
The
Methodist Church
Frances Blackstone
Mary Dell Wood hosts thirteenth birthday party
A Valentine themed gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wood celebrated Mary Dell Wood turning thirteen. Friends played games including a Valentine puzzle contest won by Alice Brady, with ice cream cake and congealed salad served from a Madeira decorated table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Dell Wood
Fred Wood
Alice Brady
Mary Dell
W. M. S. Discusses Indian Missions
Mrs. F. W. C. Karney outlined general policies for work among the Indians in chapter three of Facing the Future in Indian Missions. She said the Indians must learn health, to earn a living, healthy family life, and recreation to be merged into civilization. The session emphasized a diversified program and trained workers. The next meeting will be a monthly social at Mrs. H. W. Cummings home on Tuesday February 21 at 3 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. C. Karney
Methodist Church
Creek District
Karney
H. W. Cummings
J. Felton Lane
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Dillard and Company
LUNA
Ieee
W. B. Cochran
Natural Gas Co
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