07 Jul 1911
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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1911
Page
1
News from Hearne Texas with updates on residents visiting relatives in other states, upcoming travel plans, local business appeal to grow through persistent effort, and discussion of a county road bond proposal. Also mentions editor changes, social gatherings, and a caution against swindling and unpaid debts.
Hearne merchants launch a vote based contest offering prizes including a diamond ring, an organ, a gold watch, and a cut glass set. Voters exchange purchase vouchers for votes, with data kept by a disinterested committee and close of contest set for December 24 1911. Tickets are distributed by participating firms only.
W. W. Holland and his wife passed through today en route home after visiting Mrs. Holland's parents at Bremond. Deke, once a candidate for county attorney, now practices law in Houston. Flatonia creamery reports May output over 22,000 pounds of butter, with weekly runs near 5,000 pounds. A note questions the Hearne proposed creamery. A Fourth of July river gathering included Misses Mary Iva Menefee Davie Morris Berry Lee Fannye Stewart Georgia Menefee Callie Menefee Ruth Finner and Messrs Otts Williams J W Stewart.
The article extols the telephone as a boon to farmers, delivering improved varieties and machinery that cut production costs. It frames the telephone as a companion to rural life, aiding in intelligent agricultural promotion and linking farmers to markets and information along the public highway of information.
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