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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1916
Page
1
The Hearne Democrat lists editor J Felton Lane as proprietor and notes second class matter status under the 1879 act. It includes subscription rates and mailing information for Hearne Texas with prices for three months six months and one year and a 1916 date.
A train of eleven congressmen toured flood areas in Texas visiting Hearne and Waco to learn needs for federal flood relief. The group, headed by Chairman B G Humphreys, included members from 12 states and Texans Jeff McLemore and J P Buchanan. They pledged to push federal aid while noting local counties have already spent heavily on reclamation and levy projects.
Hearne Texas May 31 1916 The Hearne Democrat announces a Robertson County Democratic Executive Committee meeting set for Monday June 19 at Franklin Court House. Committee members are urged to review primary ballot placement assess candidates notify costs and decide majority or plurality rules for county nominations. John C Mitchell chairs the meeting for campaign planning and democracy.
Mrs N P Wimberly hosted eight friends for an Auction Bridge farewell in honor of Mrs Bessie Stafford who left Sunday for Palestine. After games guests enjoyed strawberry cream cake stuffed dates and punch. Mrs Gibson received silk hose for Pinkerton carding.
Advertised letters for Hearne Robertson County Texas dated May 29 1916 list women Dora Leamons Mrs A S Samuels Bessie B and men Rev L H Barnett Rev W O Candillo Sr Pedro Dorsey N R Salasar Sr Josefa Earnest Terry Willie Tuares Sr Hilario Wade Ben W Walker Arthur Wilson Waldo B. Callers must say on the Advertised List and address mail to Floyd W Easterwood Postmaster.
The Missionary Society of the Methodist Church met on May 22 with Mrs Hearne and leader Mrs Mathews presiding. The gathering featured an engaging program and several articles on social and religious conditions in Japan focusing on work among women and the society’s broader mission.
After adjournment the group enjoyed a refreshing plate served by the hostess. The next meeting is Monday at the church where Mrs. Horlock will report on the District Meeting in Rosebud. Full attendance is urged.
An early 20th century advertisement urges spring cleansing with Po Do Lax. It claims winter waste accumulates and the liver and bowels will activate, making readers feel renewed after taking the tonic. Sold at druggists for five U.S. cents.
Emmett Rohde administrator of Milton Felder deceased files final account and requests discharge. The Hearne Democrat will publish for twenty days to notify interested parties to file objections by the July term 1916 in Robertson County Court at Franklin. County Clerk Jas B Truett and Sheriff Will Rushing certify the notice.
Advertises Dr King’s New Discovery as fast relief for persistent coughs and colds from fall to spring. Claims to stop coughing, soothe inflamed airways, and heal raw tubes with an antiseptic formula. Shows testimonial from W C Teaser of Franconia NH and offers 50 cent bottle with money back guarantee.
A historical ad promotes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE claiming tonic and laxative effects without nervousness or head tingling. The copy urges readers to remember the full name and seek the signature of W. Gruve.
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