Hearne Democrat Weekly publication details and rates
The Hearne Democrat weekly edition lists editor J Felton Lane and associate editor Fran Mas with a plant manager and subscription rates for one year and six months. The notice states second class matter filing and post office handling in Hearne Texas with display ad rates per inch and local reader charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Felton Lane
Fran Mas. Woser
Dp. Bo. Carrixotron
Joe
Hearne
Tose
ATL
Texas
Ave
The Elephant and the Donkey in Party Help and Folly
Claude Bowers, New York World editor, contrasts elephant and donkey symbols with party principles. He argues the elephant represents plutocratic power and danger, while the donkey reflects humility and endurance, citing biblical and historical references. The piece also notes Texas visit impressions, convention logistics, and the Democratic nomination being seen as a plausible chance in a Republican-leaning era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Bowers
New York World
Hamilton
Jefferson
Barnum
Balaam
Jerusalem
The Houston Convention Expects Big Impact on State
The piece reflects on the Houston Democratic National Convention, noting it as a milestone rivaling San Jacinto in significance. It highlights Texas benefiting from the influx of visitors from across the United States and hints at broad positive impressions, with little space to detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
San Jacinto
Texas
Union
Fifty Pounds of Honey Found in Bee Tree
In early Texas, bee trees were common as settlers enjoyed abundant honey. Lum Tullous found a tree on R. W. Marshall’s land beside Tullous’s property with more than fifty pounds of honey. Other locals report well stored honey and industrious bees amid plentiful flowers in Robertson county.
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Texas
Lum Tullous
R. W. Marshall
Tullous
Robertson County
Smiths Religious Views Reverberate Across Mississippi
The Post and Governor Smith publish his creed defending US constitutional separation of church and state. He affirms freedom of conscience, supports public schooling, and calls for no establishment of religion while insisting on equal treatment under law. He advocates non interference in international affairs and the brotherhood of mankind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
The
Post
Mississippi
Smith
United States
Congress
God
A Tale of Two Texarkanas In The Democrat Feature
In the Monthly Magazine section the Democrat will publish July 18 about Texarkana Texas and Texarkana Arkansas sharing a 30 foot wide street and a combined population over 30 000. The piece highlights cross city cooperation as a model for other cities. Mrs R O Ely and son Billy return home after a four week Dallas visit with Mrs Annie Stevens and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Democrat
Texarkana
Texas
Arkansas
R. O. Ely
Billy
Dallas
Annie Stevens
Local Legion Post to Mark Streets in City
At a Cham ber of Commerce Hall meeting the American Legion voted to mark all newly improved streets. The post will provide paint and stencil street names on curbing at corners, aiming to finish by the street celebration on the 10th. A committee then briefed the mayor and council, who supported the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Chamber of Commerce Hall
Legion
Card of Thanks from Lettie Welch and relatives
We are grateful to friends for kindnesses during our sister's illness and death and for the many beautiful floral offerings. Miss Lettie Welch and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lettie Welch
Norwood Cemetery Association Faces Funds and Sexton Support
At the last Norwood Cemetery Association meeting the treasurer reported year 1928 collections of 212.50 from soliciting and 47.50 from non residents, the smallest in 87 years of service. A motion to suspend the sexton’s salary for 30 days was discussed to prevent neglect of the cemetery. Hearne citizens and interested parties are urged to respond. Leon and Jack Bush, Houston workers, visited with their parents and Mrs Bush’s brother S F Countryman of Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwood Cemetery Association
Sexton
Hearne
W. D. Henson
Leon
Jack Bush
Houston
T. L. Bush
Mrs. Bush
S. F. Countryman
W C T U Is Organized Here Hearne Texas
Monday afternoon at 5 o clock a large number of Hearne women met at the Methodist church with Mrs F A Hill of San Antonio state organizer of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union to organize the local body The officers elected are Mrs T P Griffin president Miss Carrie Hostrasser vice president Mrs Gould Ely recording secretary Mrs J T Hamilton corresponding secretary Mrs M M Whitehurst treasurer and Mrs W T Dillard publicity director The next regular meeting is Thursday at 4 o'clock at the Methodist church urging all good women of Hearne and vicinity to join and support the campaign Reporter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Ladies of
Hearne
Methodist Church
F. A. Hill
San Antonio
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Hill
T. P. Griffin
Carrie Hostrasser
Gould Ely
J. T. Hamilton
M. M. Whitehurst
W. T. Dillard
Resolutions of Respect for Rebecca Keith and Mary Gardner
Church group memorializes Rebecca Keith charter member of the Woman's Missionary Society and Mary Gardner with expressions of sympathy and condolence. Resolutions note their virtuous lives, request minutes be updated, and copies sent to local paper and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Keith
Woman’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Keith
Mary Gardner
W. M
W. C. Bishop
J. W. Horlock
G. M. Clapp
Unidentified Body Claimed by Father in Hearne
The body of Clark Augustus McElwee, a young white man found dead near the T and N Q C tracks three miles south of Hearne on June 8, was identified by his father William McElwee of San Antonio. The father claimed the body for shipment to San Antonio for interment. McElwee had left home last May for Big Springs and had not recent contact with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne
Clark Augustus McElwee
William McElwee
San Antonio
Tey
Young McElwee
Big Springs
Texas
Duffey Drug Store Introduces Ice Cream Fixture
Duffey Drug Company unveils a new Liquid Carbonic fixture on its Frigidaire system. The Tennessee marble unit holds forty gallons of ice cream and features twelve cold drink faucets to ensure sanitary conditions. The new serving method reduces labor compared to the old system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duffey Drug Company
Tennessee
Mrs. Brashear Injured in Park Fall
Mrs. B. W. Brashear broke her left shoulder Sunday evening after a fall at W. C. Allen park while with family for hayf supper. X rays show a clean break and friends wish her a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Brashear
W. C. Allen Park
State organizer W C T U speaks at local churches
Mrs. F A Hill of San Antonio, state organizer of the W C T U, made strong appeals for the organization here Sunday. She spoke to the Baptist congregation on Sunday morning and preached at the Methodist church Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs KE Slagle and family were visitors in Marlin this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Hill
San Antonio
KE. E. Slagle
Marlin
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Alfred Emanuel Smith
Vicksburg, Mississippi
al Smith
Memphis
Patterson
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Tenn
Self’s Cash Grocery
Duffey Drug Store
W. C.T.U
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