Hearne Democrat weekly edition details and pricing
The Hearne Democrat weekly edition lists J Fenton Lane as editor and proprietor with Mrs W C Bishop as associate editor and D B Carrington as plant manager. Subscription rates are 81 50 per year or 75 per six months. Advertising rates are 2 cents per inch for display and 1 per line for local readers. The paper is entered as second class matter May 2 1911 at Hearne Texas. June 11 1926. The notice indicates general publication specifics for Hearne Texas.
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J. Fenton Lane
The
Hearne
Texas
Brazos navigation saga from Hearne to Port Sullivan
Fifty years ago the Galveston News recounted Brazos River effort to revive steamboat traffic from Port Sullivan to Hearne. Promoters, Congressmen, and engineers pushed for locks and dams, likening Brazos to the Mississippi, but the project faded after World War I. The piece links regional growth, local figures, and ancient fig trees as symbol of enduring Texas industry.
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Galveston News
Hearne Enterprise
Lizzie
Woodroe
Port Sullivan
Brazos
Prince Henry
Galveston
Eugene Williams
Professor Harwood
Judge Lyle
James B. Baker
Bob Henry
Congress
Riche
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Burton
Ohio
Mississippi
Texas
Waco Times- Herald
Gert Sullivan
Fort Worth
United States
Nashville
Milam County
New Valley Junction
Wheelock
Greenwood Brown Springs
Hearne
Robertson County
Robinson
Waco
Jim Baker
Lyle
Washington
Gulf
Brazos Valley
Humphreys
Hearne Figs Surpass Those of the Holy Land
A historical note praises the fig tree for its long life dense shade and edible fruit. It cites biblical mentions from the Bible’s first tree the fig and describes its growth cycle from fruiting stem to early summer figs. The text alludes to biblical Joel and fig tree destruction.
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Holy Land
Eve
Joel
Proclamation By Mayor Ely Calling Nationwide Anniversary Observance
Mayor Ely urges Hearne citizens to join in the nationwide celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. He calls for faith in the founding ideals and a worthy observance to inspire freedom-loving people. Given June 8, 1926, Hearne, Texas. The Dorrell bungalow on east Hearne will soon be ready for occupancy.
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Hearne
United States
Texas
A. D
John Dorrell
East Hearne
Philen Jr. Buys Large Brokerage Firm in Rio Grande Valley
The Brownsville Herald reports Gilbert Philen Jr. becomes head of a new customs brokerage firm succeeding W. H. Mason Jr. Co. Philen, a Stanford graduate and former Mason manager, brings global trade experience and plans to keep the established organization. His father Gilbert Philen Sr. is noted as a P. and M. Bank pioneer.
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J. G. Philen, Jr
W. H
Leland Stanford University of California
Pioneer Valley
Rio Grande City
W. H. Mason, Jr., Co
Brownsville
Gilbert Philen, Jr
Gilbert Philen
P. & M. Bank
Rio Grande Valley
Bosque County
New Fire Truck Combines Beauty and Efficiency
The city buys a Rev 50 H. P. fire car with a Northern pump, 400 gallons per minute, triple combination gear, hose car pump and 60 gallon chemical tank. It lowers the Key Rate by 5c, saving about $1500 yearly on insurance. Credits for building code and night watchman reduce the rate to 42 4c. The committee chose this option as the best value despite options for a larger truck.
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Hearne
State Commission
K. G. Orts
H. D. Beaumont
Waco
Granger
Dallas
City Fire Apparatus Choice Draws Praise and Concern
The editor notes approval for the chosen fire truck but warns against blocking the apparatus with other cars. The larger vehicle, more than twice the size of the former, hampers firefighters when obstructed. Advocates give the fire boys space to maintain efficiency and faithful service.
Talley family attends Denton ceremony at CIA
Mr and Mrs R L Talley attended commencement exercises at CIA in Denton for their daughter Ora Mae who earned a B S degree. Ora Mae returned to Hearne with her parents Thursday of the past week.
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R. L. Talley
Denton
Miss Ora Mae
Hearne
Mrs. Talley
Lyon Family Plans North Texas Tour After Visit
Mr and Mrs H C Lyon concluded their Southwest Texas trip last weekend and returned to Hearne for a brief stopover before visiting relatives in Terrell Emil Lyon traveled from Houston with them to Terrell The group will then head to Dallas and continue to other north Texas destinations
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H. C. Lyon
South Texas
Hearne
Terrell
Emil Lyon
Houston
Dallas
Biggerstaffs Move to Calvert for New American Express Agency
Mr and Mrs M A Biggerstaff left Thursday for Calvert to establish their home as Mr Biggerstaff has assumed the agency for the American Express Company. They had been Hearne residents for six years, leaving many friends who send good wishes to their new home in the neighboring city.
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M. A. Biggerstaff
Calvert
Biggerstaff
American Express Company
Mrs. Biggerstaff
Hearne
Thage
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