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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1933
Page
2
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A patchwork column with religious verse from John C. F. Kyger and poems about duty and fidelity to God and country. It contrasts biblical unity with modern government critiques and urges readers to support Hearne’s Democrat while calling for lower taxes and leaner government.
The first issue of 1933 proclaims full steam ahead as the paper thanks readers, advertisers, and subscribers for loyalty during tough years. It vows no quality reduction under current ownership, notes rising circulation, and commits to supporting Hearne Robertson County and state progress while condemning obstructive merchants and critics.
Opinion piece denounces sales tax propaganda by dailies and interests seeking to shift tax burden from corporations to consumers. It argues gasoline, electricity, and telegraph charges unfairly shift costs, harming widows and workers while shielding billionaires. The piece accuses tax propagandists of misleading state and federal legislators with promises of benefits observed in bankrupt states.
The Hearne Democrat receives a New Year greeting from Henry Mitchell of Wheelock Texas accompanied by a token payment of one dollar in gold and a frog skin bearer. Mitchell writes from Wheelock on December 31 1932 praising prosperity and wishing peace on earth.
The Rush Springs Gazette editorial by R. Waldo Wettengel is intimate and sincere. He writes of hard times with no whine, noting it has been the worst financial year of his adult life and that he has faced repeated moments of doubt.
In a reflective note the Rush Springs Gazette publisher expresses thanks despite debts and a shrinking business. He cites mortgage pressures, sheriff intimidation dreams, loyal local business support, renewed subscriptions, no hospital bills, and health for his family and relatives. He contrasts present woes with pioneer hardships and remains hopeful for continued publication.
The editor admits a correction to prior hogless claims as Charlie Ferrara, a Brazos Bottom farmer and trusted neighbor, supplied a fat finely flavored sausage gift. The breakfast table of editors enjoyed its taste and deemed it a fitting New Year’s tribute from the community supplier.
A reflective piece urges men to guard self respect amid financial hardship. It questions income loss and resourcefulness while urging resilience and steady willpower to endure tough times.
A Hearne Democrat editor shares Forbes Magazine encouragement from 1930 urging resilience after the Great Depression. It notes broad losses in income and employment, widespread business failures, and bank closures, stressing self-respect, faith, and perseverance rather than despair. The piece signs off with reader contributions and appreciation.
Mr and Mrs Claud Harper longtime Hearne residents plan to relocate to Belton this week. M A Biggerstaff, previously from Hearne, takes over as manager of the Railway Express Agency succeeding Mr Harper. Friends here regret the move and relish memories of theirs.
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