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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1925
Page
2
Subscription rates listed for one year at 1.50 and six months at 0.75. Second class matter entered May 2, 1911 at Hearne Texas post office under March 3, 1879 act. Advertising rates show 25c per inch display and 10c per line local readers, with ads running until ordered out.
Attendance urged at Baptist Church revival with sermons by Rev. A A Wagnon and evangelist Brother Frazier. Readings from Micah and prophetic visions of peace promote unity among brethren in a setting of song and spiritual teaching.
Two Brazos County judges observed arriving veterans and sponsors at the Dallas reunion. They joked about their gray hair and bought talcum powder to camouflage it. The pair stayed until the crowd dispersed and invited each other to Birmingham next spring, if funds permit.
An editor in Kansas crafts a vivid wedding notice blending praise with details of the ceremony. The bride appears modest and beautiful in a filmy gown with a gossamer veil, walking arm in arm with her father toward the pastor as her slipper tips a lily and she quips about its placement with a playful rebuke.
The Calderon News argues editors should write their own editorials and credit others when used. It says readers recognize lacking personality in canned pieces and urges sincere, straightforward local expression from editors who love their town and profession.
A pithy quotation attributed to Calvin Coolidge on the greatness of birth and the enduring source of life. The text reflects a philosophical reflection rather than a news event, citing the enduring value of life beyond triumph or infamy.
Hearne’s First Baptist Church hosts revival services with strong turnout and praise for the choir and music. Rev. Frazier delivers engaging sermons, inspiring confidence in a forthcoming victory for righteousness as attendees unite to support the cause.
The column highlights government and college agricultural experts who travel, conduct experiments, and compile extensive notes to produce authoritative treatises for the Agricultural Department. It invites farmers to follow these reports to stay in touch with authentic, reliable agricultural progress.
The Jewett Messenger announces it will discontinue after this issue due to a subscriber taking offense at a four column article. Since June 5, 1885 the Messenger chronicled Leon county life, births, marriages, deaths, and local figures, now ending as a memory and a loss to the community.
Mr and Mrs C R Wimberly left by automobile Sunday for a fortnight visit with relatives in South Carolina. Sieberling Cord Tires all sizes guaranteed by Hearne Motor Co.
A vintage advertisement asserts that children troubled by worms show pale, sickly color and stomach disturbances. It promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a regular remedy of three weeks to enrich blood, improve digestion, and boost overall strength, claiming it helps nature dispel worms for perfect health.
Mr Rat Gatling returns to his Franklin residence after a week with the Editor and family. He had lived at John M Gatling’s home then with the editor, then with W T Maris, where he enjoys hunting. Friends accompanied him to Hearne friends as he settled back in a comfortable abode with the Maris family.
A Chinese newspaper prints a letter from Wang applying for work. He claims to drive a typewriter well and speaks good English, noting his last job ended after a large man died. He asks if he can be of use and says he will arrive on the date they guess.
A frontier judge ran a private bank and faced a stranger presenting a check without proper identification. The judge quipped that though he has hung people for lack of ID, money matters require caution. Southwestern Machinery.
Claims PAZO OINTMENT cures piles in 6 to 14 days with first application. Advertises relief from itching burning and protruding piles, and promises rapid improvement after initial use.
Mrs. R. L. Green has completed and taken possession of a modern five room bungalow in western Hearne. The new home is an attractive addition to its locality.
The home of Mr J W Green on the Ferguson block in south Hearne is rising rapidly. Plans call for seven rooms with bath built in features and all conveniences. It is the second house on the newly opened block with others reportedly considered.
The Methodist W M S held a business session on the first Monday in June. Mrs Karney gave a report on the District meeting held in Jewett on May 19 and 20. The Bible Study Class met at Mrs M M Whitehurst’s home on June 8 for an instructional lesson led by Superintendent of Study Mrs Sanders. The social meeting was postponed from June 15 to June 22 and will be at Mrs J W Waltmon’s home.
Phone 88 Harris and Bush advertise groceries and dry goods. Mrs Duncan Glenn of Houston was guest of Mr and Mrs J B Looney at the week end.
The Quinine That Does Not Affect The Head claims tonic and laxative benefits with no nervousness or ringing in the ears. Box shows E Grove signature and size 30c.
The first watermelons of the season sold Saturday for three and one half cents per pound. They were grown by C. C. Hill of BlackJack, with the largest melon weighing nineteen pounds. Hill sold more melons this week to a ready market. Also notices a lost medical fraternity pin with rubies and pearls offering a $10 reward from Hearne Democrat via Mrs. J. L. Callaway.
Mrs Murray Doyle and Miss Marie Dee of Stamford traveled to Waco with Mr and Mrs W P Ferguson for a few days visit to relatives.
Miss Olive Broadus and Nel lie McWilliams visited their uncle J. R. McWilliams Jr in Beaumont last week. The uncle is aboard the ship J N Pew from Philadelphia and was reported to be in Port there.
An advertisement promotes home products made by Humble Oil & Refining Co in Hearne for sale at multiple Hearne outlets including Hearne Motor Co Sission Filling Station Mrs Haigler's Filling Station D P Keeling C C Merchant Station Dillard Co and Rambo Motor Co urging customers to buy locally sourced gas and oils.
Miss Eugenie Marshall leaves Tuesday evening for Chicago where she will depart for a tour to Niagra Falls Toronto and Montreal. From Montreal she will sail for Europe as part of the Armstrong touring party and she expects to spend two months abroad.
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