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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1913
Page
1
Hearne Democrat notice indicates second class matter at Hearne Texas under the 1879 act. Subscription rates listed for three months six months and one year with date July 18 1913 in Hearne Texas.
The Calvert entry is praised for its cleanup effort in the Holland Clean Town contest. The piece notes Hearne did not move the courthouse and argues the courthouse belongs at Franklin for central access, while affirming the community’s identity as The Metropolis of old Robertson.
A Dickinson Tex newspaper highlights truck farming profits. It notes 1913 express shipments total $200000 from 800 acres, with 35000 crates of strawberries at $2 each plus direct vehicle sales. It urges Hearne to replicate Dickinson's success and form a commercial body to develop the town.
The text outlines suggestions from various sources and urges considering them while initiating movements for self-driven progress. It asserts the Democrat party stands ready to contribute money or labor to develop Hearne along honorable and progressive lines.
The Houston market reports the first bale may arrive after July 15 with San Benito and Lyford in Cameron County leading. Beneficial rains boost prospects while loans tighten in anticipation of the 1913 14 crop movement. Lyford’s bale sold for 805 at Houston and 100 in New York for charity.
Agriculture notes from correspondents across the state say crops are in good condition with little insect damage. Fort Bend County reports several hundred acres of long staple cotton yielding 15 to 20 cents per pound. South Texas saw good rains, plants growing and fruiting well, though about two weeks late and with some weevil mention. Labor scarce. weevils caused no material damage in Southwest Texas.
The Fifth Annual Cotton Carnival will open in Galveston on July 24 and run eleven days with daily distinct features. Opening ceremonies include an address by Hon. Earl B. Mayfield, Texas Railroad Commissioner, on The Greatest Cotton Port in the World. The second day features a Civic Parade to showcase Galveston’s history with elaborate floats. art displays valued above 75,000 dollars and Canal and Battleship Texas exhibits highlight the exhibits. The carnival promises extensive cotton exhibits, foreign and domestic displays, country and grain shows, two daily concerts, free vaudeville, and a grand Children's Parade, aiming to be Galveston’s greatest drawing feature.
A small city party chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Allen visited Brazos Wednesday evening for a watermelon cutting. The group included Little Mary Will and many local residents such as Hortense Lipschitz Rose McCarver Anne Hardy Irene Ferguson Ruth Boyd Emmett Cole Dolly Easterwood Drenan Hardy Hubert Lewis Tony Ferguson G D Martin and Dr Alexander.
A fragment reports a lost leather pocket hook found on Hearne streets containing one ten dollar bill and six half dollars a dime and two nickels along with receipts from Hearne retail to J M Nutt. The finder will receive liberal rewards.
The T N Waul Chapter of U D C passes resolutions mourning the loss of Mrs R A Allen a faithful member. The committee notes her home duties and Christian life and asks minutes record these sentiments and send copies to the bereaved family and the Hearne Democrat for publication.
Rev L H McGee pastor of the Methodist church returns after a successful revival at Travis and will preach next Sunday at the regular hour. The next quarterly conference will be held at the church Sunday afternoon. Rev R A Burroughs will preach at the Airdome Sunday night.
A fragmentary poem describes a shadow from the sky caressing a woman, leaving beauty in her tangled hair. It remarks that her smile is good, disposition sweet and sunny, and compares golden goodness to a mint of money. The narrator signs as John L Carl.
A playful verse from the Democrats Staff Poet presents a fly and a flea in a flue who plan to escape. The creatures discuss flight and push through a hole, turning a trapped moment into a lighthearted rhyme.
Public notice from Robertson County Texas commanding sheriff to publish for twenty days in Hearne Democrat and notify interested parties to file objections to J C Smith administrator's final account for Rebecca Walling deceased. Court in Franklin to consider September term 1918 starting September 1, 1918. dated July 14, 1913. Deputy clerk L M Bradbury. Sheriff Will Rushing.
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