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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
3
The passage extols flies as seasonally prolific, social, and resilient, praising their perseverance and organization while contrasting them with ants. It also mentions fly control efforts and notes Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised for skin troubles, with a testimonial of cure.
A compact warning style card notes that SANATIVE BROMG Quinine claims to stop cough and headache and cure a cold in one day. Dengists refund money if it fails, with E. W. Grove’s signature on each box.
News from over the county notes Wheelock School held closing exercises last Thursday and Friday. Local residents Wade Hedrick returns from Galveston medical school, Mr B A Cavitt visits, John M Lawrence Jr and Sand ys from Law ance Grocery Company in town. Visitors Marie Luke Ruth Williams from Hearne, John and Charlie Dellenger from Fremond, and Jim Beard’s wheelless ride in Brazos county Sunday. Willard Curry is ill, Dr T G Curry of Franklin visits, Ruth Cavitt and mother in Bryan, Jim Wyse heads to Falfurias, funeral attendance for Dave Love in Franklin, and a terse local remark concludes with a venting outburst.
The Houston Post item mentions local farming conditions with crops advancing and grasshoppers in the woods. It notes a weather outlook with rain anticipated soon, lists local residents visiting Buckholt families, and records a hunting trip by Rohde, Wicks, and Crump on Spring Creek.
From Spring News the health column says nothing to boast of in this community and the scribe is currently sick. The brief item notes limited local welfare and a period of ill health without further details.
Under state agriculture direction a Farmers Institute will be held at Hearne on June 10 at 2 p m. Local committee will announce meeting place. Earnest E Scholl entomologist will conduct sessions on better cultural methods and pest control. Officers urged to mobilize farmers and families for full day discussions of local agricultural questions. The State Department offers free bulletins and future reports to institutes. Dodson's Liver Tone advertised with a money back guarantee if dissatisfied.
Health in Bishopville remains good. T. Lloyd and family visited Cal Gaynes and wife on Sunday. Mr. Sledge is reported no better. J. M. Murray and wife spent Sunday with R. F. Merchant and family. Will Smith and family visited Marion Bishop. L. C. Knight visited Walter Smith. Chas. Merchant spent Friday at Wheelock. A singing gathering at Bro. Tidwell's Sunday night was enjoyed. People attended the commencement at Franklin Friday. Chas. Merchant and Lucian Lloyd took a quick trip to Elmo Sunday afternoon.
Advertises King’s New Life-Pills as a safe painless laxative for the aged and elderly, claiming prompt easy action. Priced 25 cents. Includes promotional tone urging use by older folks over younger individuals.
An ad asserts Porter's Antiseptic Healing Gil cures long standing sores and wounds with a promise of pain relief and simultaneous healing, touting the product as wonderful and reliable at a dollar value.
Mr Emile F Bibes formerly of Hearne and late of Houston died last Saturday after a weeks long illness. His body was brought to Hearne for interment on the Northbound H T C train Sunday arriving about 1 30 and buried in the local Cemetery. He was the son of pioneer citizens the Bibes family. He leaves a wife in Houston a sister in Hearne Mrs Marie P Royster and other relatives.
In purchasing a refrigerator it is wise to buy the best even if the price is slightly higher, since the savings on the ice bill matter. The store handles the GURNEY model, touted as the best on the market.
Advertises Kickapoo Worm Killer as a tasty candy lozenge that expels worms, eases indigestion, and boosts energy in children. Claims to regulate bowels, tone the system, and improve mood, with a 25 cent price and guarantee. Distributed by Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. Philadelphia and St. Louis.
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