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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1914
Page
2
The Hearne Democrat journal lists editor and proprietor J Felton Lane and publication details. It includes mailing notes, subscription rates for three months six months and one year, and dates from Hearne Texas in June 1914.
A Kansas City based tour operator sent a transportation, meal and berth ticket for a June 16 departure to Colorado but the writer declines due to lack of funds and time. The note thanks Jay M Jackson, president of the Jackson-Vree Land Co., for the invitation and letter urging a visit. The writer expresses nostalgia for travel and acceptance of current labors limiting any trip.
A humorous verse parodying Hamlet contemplates dancing versus solitude on a crowded dance floor. The speaker muses on joining the lively couples, fearing embarrassment and the torments of wallflowers, ending with attribution to Ellis 0, Jones.
A retold Bible scene describes Jesse's sons going to war leaving David at home as a youth. Their mother worries and sends David to check on his brothers. He travels to the battle where a tall Adamantine Goliath stands to challenge the troops.
A narrative recounts David challenging Goliath with courage and wit. He rejects Saul's armor, selects stones from a brook, slings a stone to strike Goliath, and beheads him, scattering the Philistines.
The T N Waul Chapter U D C Hearne Texas awarded gold signet rings for top Southern History exams. Miss Eugenia Marshall scored 97 in the lower division, Miss Helen Cummings led the higher with 77. President Mrs. T C Westbrook presented awards at the Baptist Church on May 22. The chapter invites more students next year.
The Amoma Class of The Baptist School was entertained by Mrs. J. G. Philan on a Tuesday afternoon in June. Officers elected were Miss Lucile Welch as President, Miss Thelma Oliver as Vice President, and Miss Veline Jett as Secretary-Treasurer, with Mrs. Blaylock as associate teacher. The class adopted the general Baptist Sunday School board constitution and planned monthly social meetings. After business, a salad course was served, and the class adjourned to meet in social session with Mrs. Philan on the first Tuesday in July. Mr. and Mrs. Cary Woodall of Baileyville visited Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Oliver and family over the weekend.
A reflective essay contrasts a playful possum fable with a stenographer and musician, then warns how habits shape behavior. It describes how routine actions bind us, from casual siestas to drug and alcohol dependence, urging discipline and choosing good masters such as pure thoughts and kind speech.
Notice to all interested in the estate of John Stewart deceased. J C Smith administrator filed final account and seeks discharge. Publication for twenty days in Robertson County newspaper to notify objections by July term 1914 at Franklin Court House. Clerk Jas B Truett signs.
The post office lists letters remaining uncalled for for the week ending June 4 1914. Names include men and women such as R S Allen Tomas Alvarado Carlos Agilar Pancho Boga B Venasio Laza Severo J W Marshall Ramon Ramos Serapio Lapies Davis Texana Hutchen Martha Massié Bessie Merkell Marry Nessor Noey Perkins Cora Robertson Jeryline Simpson Emoria William. Letters will be sent to the dead letter office on June 99 1914 if not delivered.
At once in Hearne collector to make the collections on our Mother's Home Reading Club contracts References or small bond required Address Judson A. Oliver 410 Prince Theatre Bidg Houston Texas
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