06 Jul 1917
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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1917
Page
1
Notice indicates second class matter at Hearne Post Office May 2, 1911 and under an act dated March 3, 1879 with Hearne Texas reference. dated July 6, 1917. reflects archival postal registration detail for the town.
A Texas newspaper excerpt recounts a double tragedy on the Courtney road near Navasota. A horse ridden by Ira Mae Goodrum was struck by two cars carrying Black occupants, killing the child. two arrests followed. A man later found hanged near Courtney is linked to the incident as the Ford driver, with unclear motives and custody details.
The writer contrasts Southern and Northern attitudes toward race, claiming Southerners treat Black workers fairly and protect life and property, while accusing Northern areas of mob violence. It argues Black people should stay in the South where they are welcomed into industry on fair terms and protected, except in cases of crimes against white women. Come to Texas.
The piece lauds fair play in sport and war, condemns the sinking of the Gloucester Castle as a dishonorable act by the enemy, and contrasts Kultur with the Anglo American code. It recalls chivalric ideals and historic combats, arguing civilization fades without honor and generosity in conflict.
The war department announced in July that General Pershing's expeditionary forces had safely crossed the Atlantic and joined comrades in France after evading U boats. German spies had advance information on troop movements, exploiting a honeycombed espionage system.
Flotillas of U boats lay in wait but American gunners kept convoys moving with no incidents aside from at least two U boats sent to the bottom, never to rise again.
The piece urges readers to become paid-up subscribers of The Democrat, arguing that regular weekly readers gain pride and nourishment from the paper. It promises the advice costs nothing and asks readers to try subscribing, claiming lasting gratitude if they do.
The article notes Autrey family reports six ears of roasting corn from one contribution and claims higher returns per acre with deep winter plowing on sandy land. It highlights Charles L. White’s long established dry farming method of deep continual plowing, keeping crops green with minimal rainfall.
Elliott Events Mrs Bass of Sour Lake visits her sister Mrs Reed. A Hearne man attended church here Sunday night. Miss Lola Reynolds visits relatives at Marquez and Seale. Eula and Emma Upshaw attend prayer meeting at Bishopville. Some local boys enlist in the army. Johnnie Mayo of Black Jack visits Sunday night. Henson Sherrod and Ben Love of Franklin and Seale motor through en route to Austin. No sickness to report. Ollie.
A Texas farmer north of Dallas irrigated stubble land by sowing sorghum cane mile maize and June corn after starting wheat drill on July 20. Despite a dry spell, rain arrived within a week and yielded strong crops. The farmer fed hogs and urged others to plant food crops, noting many corn losses and advocating seed aid and timely planting for drought resilience.
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