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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1924
Page
3
Texas delegates nominated William Gibbs McAdoo for president, urged progressive policies, and selected district delegates and alternates for the national convention. The party backed strict prohibition, worker protections, tariff reform, and equal rights, with resolutions praising Woodrow Wilson and condemning isolationism.
Dr William E Lorenz a Wisconsin Legionnaire and veteran medical leader has devoted much to disabled ex service men Since WWI he led a field hospital and developed care methods Later a director of the Wisconsin Psychiatric Institute he taught at the University of Wisconsin and helped establish the state veterans hospital He advised on federal hospitalization plans and aided the state veterans relief and bonus programs Recently his medical research has focused on diabetes Brights disease and goiter
Governor Pat M. Neff was recommended as delegate at large to the Democratic National Convention in New York but declined in a personal privilege speech to Texas delegates. Mike T. Lively of Dallas was substituted and accepted. Twelve men and twelve women delegates were elected after a seven member committee report. Delegates at large include Marshall Hicks San Antonio United States Senator Earle Mayfield W W Fitzwater Bonham Thomas H. Ball Houston George Slater Galveston
Texas vegetable movement on Tuesday shows weak cantaloupe and tomato trade. Pittsburg quotes Texas flats priced at 2.25 to 2.50 per 12s and 16s. State markets sell similar stock to retailers 1.50 to 2.25. Tomatoes move to Kansas City jobbing trade at 2.00 per four-basket crates for ripes and 1.60 to 1.75 for green unwrapped. Pittsburg reports slow Texas tomato trading at 2.00 for wrapped turnips. Cabbage markets remain weak with Texas Flat Dutch at 0.44 per lb in Pittsburg, Chicago 2.50 to 3.00 per cwt sacked, and Kansas City around 40.00 per ton. Potatoes dull around 3.00 per cwt for Texas Bliss Triumphs. best stock sells up to 3.25. Onion markets dull and weaker with Bermudas 1.65–1.85 and wax 2.10–2.25 in Cincinnati. Pittsburg reports 1.50–1.65 for the former and 1.75–2.00 for the latter. Totals show 34 Texas cucumbers, 6 white potatoes, 20 Texas onions, 23 Texas tomatoes, 9 Texas cantaloupes, and 8 mixed Texas vegetables, grand total 1,013.
O C Carstens of the Child Welfare League of America warns the American Legion lacks true awareness of orphans and children left by veterans. He praises the Legion plan to take responsibility for wartime orphans and urges cooperative methods without ceding complete control.
Appleton World war veterans sought a monument to departed G A R members as the post dwindled to 14. The American Legion will take over and erect the tablet. At a World War veterans meeting the Legion announced it would place the monument soon with unanimous Legion support led by Gustave Keller.
Maj. Gen. Harry L. Rogers United States Army retired formerly quartermaster general under Pershing has joined the Chatham post of the American Legion in Savannah Georgia. He began service as quartermaster general in 1918 and served until 1922. He led supplies for Pershing's Punitive Expedition into Mexico and served under Gen. Fred Sunston in the Vera Cruz expedition in 1914. Rogers accepts his rank and works to foster Legion spirit locally.
A total of 235000 dollars is apportioned among eight Contra Costa towns for memorial buildings. Richmond receives 52799.55 dollars, Crockett and Danville 45027.52, Martinez 26463.08, Walnut Creek 21975.95, Pittsburgh 26180.08, Antioch 21125.21, and Brentwood 21125.21. An initial 13000 dollars is reserved per town for immediate use. Funds come from 1922 and 1923 tax levies, with distribution approved by the county council of the American Legion whose members will benefit most.
In Washington a vandal torn from a tree and destroyed a plate honoring World War I veteran William Emery Jr a former Washington news man. American Legion officials in the District of Columbia say they will now guard such memorials closely during inspections of all trees bearing tablets in the city.
Blissville American Legion post on Long Island grew from a $5 balance after first rent to a 1924 treasury of $16,000 passing through, with a sizable nest egg. The post earns praise as nearly 80 percent of adults were born in Russia and about 40 percent of veterans hail from that country.
A Three-Toed Sloth discusses eating, movement, and parenting with a humorous, reflective tone. The creature explains preference for Cecropia leaves, its upside down life in trees, slow land movement, keen hook claws, and limited sociability while noting its surprising swimming speed and gentle, patient mothering.
Betty Jane brings a button hanging by threads to her mother asking to sew it on. The old phrase hangs by roots as she seeks repair.
A short comic exchange recalls a promise of five dollars if Tom passed in school. The dialogue implies the expense is avoided as the promissory note is not needed.
A classroom moment features a teacher prompting which month has 29 days this year. Bobby responds that they all have 29 days, highlighting a cheeky riddle about February and common calendar knowledge.
In a fragile moment Molly pleads with her mother not to scold her harshly. The exchange centers on a minor misdemeanor and Molly’s quiet request for softer words from her parent.
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