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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1933
Page
1
A brief presentation of Sir Henry Wotton, English poet traveler and scholar who died in 1639, with a short note on his verse. The poem extols a life led by honest thought, simple truth, and inner liberty free from public fame and worldly cares. It marks the editor’s weekly sub mast head selection.
A Hearne Texas weekly reflects on Calvin Coolidge's death, praising rapid national coverage and Morgue archives that capture a president’s life from birth to ascent. It notes Coolidge's gradual rise through Massachusetts politics, leadership style, and steady management during Boston strikes, concluding with praise for his integrity and long, uncontroversial public career.
Cameron Herald reprints James K. Freeman arguing high state county city taxes and public utility charges, especially 1931 Cameron power costs of 93,722.42, drain local money. He warns residents, asks if they deserve better and cites Hearne’s municipal plant as a model. The piece links broader tax relief needs to reduced public spending and fairer real estate taxes.
The Commissioners' Court on Monday adopted a new policy requiring all county purchases in 1938 to be subject to competitive bids regardless of amount. The measure aims to produce substantial savings in operating costs.
Editorial pages across Texas push a state sales tax, arguing it would fund government while spreading the burden to consumers. Proponents claim it is painless and easy to collect, while opponents warn it shifts all costs to shoppers and could harm business. Critics note exemptions for big owners while everyday families pay similar shares. The debate frames lawmakers’ session as a turning point.
An editorial argues for a broad sales tax on luxuries to fund state costs while taxing real estate less. It denounces corporate influence, calls for leadership in economy, and warns against shifting all government costs to the poor. The piece urges courage to implement reform and criticizes graft and political vanity.
A political screed complains about corruption in the legislature urging vigilance as members seek freebies. The piece cites proposals for state funded newspapers, free rail travel, mileage, and telecom privileges. It accuses former lawmakers of ongoing state funded correspondence and favors and warns of entrenched graft.
A Portland Observer feature by Molly Griswold humorously lampoons the editor’s omnipresence. The monologue traces a townborn story arc from birth and christening to wedding notices, obituaries, and ads, ending with residents canceling subs in mock fury. Mrs. Lynn Oliver and Mrs. W. Te Dillard were in Marlin Tuesday.
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