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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1933
Page
4
A poem by Sam Walter Foss contrasts hermit souls and star like minds with a life by the roadside. It extols living near humanity as a friend to all, embracing hope and struggle among travelers, while rejecting cynicism. It affirms shared humanity and mutual compassion.
A discussion extols providing literature for the home over denying the family reading. It cites Mr Talmadge on promoting good literature against bad influences and argues bread for the mind is vital. It notes that daily papers can be affordable through bargain rates and that family readers benefit from broad news and advertisements.
The piece argues that affordable local papers benefit families more than tobacco or cigarettes, praises country weeklies for their sympathy with ordinary folk, and condemns sensationalism. It also narrates a humorous neighborly exchange about food gifts and lively banter among editors and readers.
The Hearne Democrat ridicules Editor Lane who, at seven feet six, is blamed for shoe requests from readers. It jokes about a number fourteen shoe drive, noting the editor cannot turn down aid and quips the Lord will provide.
The paper introduces Rhyming Rufus and his verses to appear weekly at the bottom of the front page? readers are invited to respond. Poets and artists are temperamental, and the column will continue as the spirit moves.
The text cites William Osler outlining three guiding ideals: focus on completing each day’s tasks well without overemphasizing tomorrow, apply the Golden Rule to colleagues and patients, and cultivate equanimity to meet success and sorrow with humility and courage.
Circle No 1 met at Mr and Mrs H A Ely home for Royal Service with 27 ladies present. Mrs Earl Sansel led the program. sessions included prayers, devotional, and talks on revivals. Afterward guests enjoyed a dining room spread of barbecue, salads, desserts, and beverages. Circle Reporter.
Austin reports permits awarded for buildings valued over 500 million dollars in 37 Texas cities during January. The UT Bureau of Business Research notes a housing over-supply and explains permit totals since 1927 rise from 20.9 million to 127.9 million in 1927 through 1930, with leaders J. T. Hamilton and B. Blanton of the Chamber of Commerce present in Houston Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Paul F Viviano and family and Mr and Mrs Louis Morello of Houston and Mr and Mrs Lee Viviana and Paul Vivian of Bryan were relatives at the funeral services for the late Mag Louise Vivieng held Monday afternoon at Abery’s Catholic church.
A column by S W Adams argues that Texas legislative overreach and spending drive taxes, urging repeal of post 1900 laws and opposing a sales tax as a burden on small farmers and homeowners. He cites census data on farm ownership, tenant reliance, and widespread lobbying by wealth interests. The piece warns that a sales tax would shift taxes from the rich to the poor and praises fiscal restraint.
A local newspaper urges readers to enjoy Austin Callan's article in this week's issue. The piece argues for raising revenue to support government, framed against current administrations that seek to tax citizens heavily and spend recklessly.
Mrs. H. S. Gray served as dinner hostess Sunday honoring her husband on his birthday anniversary. The table featured Viglets with three courses served to guests including Mr. H. S. Gray, Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Reed and others, among them Miss Jean Gatling and Miss Frankie Lou Whatley.
The S S Class girls from Mrs H C Nash’s Sunday School group gathered Saturday afternoon from 3 to 5 at her home for a class party. They played numerous games and were served ice cream, white leaf cake, and devil’s food cake. Attending were Nella June Hamilton Natalie Hartrell Sarah Evelyn Slagle Mary Jo Wilkerson Ruth Rouse Billie Louise McKay Lukie Ruth Berzier Marie Jones
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