13 Jul 1917
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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1917
Page
1
A sobering prayer published by the Kansas State Board of Health reflects on honesty, humility, and living life without guilt or fear. It urges living simply, keeping conscience clear, and cherishing family while facing life’s final moments with a straightforward epitaph: Here lies a man.
The piece argues that the United States spends over six hundred million dollars on music yet schools often treat it as a marginal subject. It cites Oakland and other cities as models where music education costs align with standard instruction and yields high-quality vocal, instrumental, and ensemble outcomes, with many students receiving free instrument instruction and high school graduates prepared for professional music paths.
A West Texas editor defends mistakes as normal and vows to publish plain truth. The following issue collects notes accusing villagers of lies, including remarks about John Bennin, John Coyle, Rev Sty, Dave Charter, Dock Holderness, Tom Spradling, Miss Susie Scruggs, and Horace Guffin, with sharp caricatures and personal jabs.
A lengthy 1916 Robertson County fiscal report is summarized with a 360 degree chart showing total disbursements of 61 966.56 dollars and a per capita average of 4 25 based on a 27 454 population. Taxable values stood at 13 277 540 dollars. after delinquent allowances, tax levy estimates for next year are 00 135. Citizens are urged to study expenditures versus population and services to judge representation.
The Red Cross leases the former Kay-Bee shop on Fourth Street as a headquarters with seats fans and electric lights. Weekly meetings move to Wednesdays at 4 pm though daily access for registry is planned. Membership costs 1 for workers and 2 for contributing members. Local supporters list many donors and the fund stands at 110.28 with 14.85 from a Monday show. Target is 500 members across Hearne and area. Mrs Oscar Robinson and Mrs F R Pugh are chairs.
Last Sunday at the Methodist church attendance reached 95 in Sunday school despite hot weather. Superintendent and loyal teachers keep the program running with no interruption. Services Sunday will be under an hour in a cool venue with electric fans and a royal welcome from H. J. Hayes.
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