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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1913
Page
1
Mr W H Ely argues good roads are vital for town and country growth. He outlines benefits for churches, schools, farms, and homes, and urges residents to collect gravel and clay samples to guide road construction and speed improvement. He envisions shorter trips, longer lasting wagons, and better livestock transport.
A columnist argues that rising meat prices stem from prosperity and low local production. He urges every family to own and raise livestock, fatten animals for market, and reduce reliance on imported hog and beef meats, noting Texas lacks hogs for home consumption. The piece likens child herd ownership in some countries to a potential U.S. practice.
A letter urges citizens to improve Hearne by banning trash, securing metal garbage cans with lids, and cleaning streets and alleys. The writer questions Civic League activity, calls for merchant cooperation, and proposes building a new school while aiming for a cleaner, more progressive town with better homes, stores, and roads.
The statement notes that if meat and other farm products decline in production, the cost of living will rise. It emphasizes the link between agricultural choices and consumer prices and implies broader economic impact on households.
A local letter argues for a half percent tax on goods and property to fund street sprinkling. It criticizes unequal payments, urges merchants to pay proportionate shares, and calls for active town improvement with home merchants funding essential services.
For the first time in seven years Franklin District Court opened without Judge Scott who is tied to Milam County’s term end. Special judge Felton Lane of Robertson County Hearne sat in, empaneled the grand jury, and began regular business. Indications point to a busy term with several old cases and new matters on the docket.
Peter Radford urges farmers to add value to their land and focus on developing the farmer as a key to prosperity. He argues yields alone do not guarantee income, stresses practical effort to move crops to market, and promotes disciplined, waste-free farming mindset and moral resolve for progress.
A fragment from The South Houston Times hints at a coastal editor near the Gulf who, like the pelican in Oakwood Oracle, notes a playful chain of smiles. The verse suggests how a simple smile can spark distant happiness and meaning.
S E Mezes President of the University of Texas asserts that the amendment does not consolidate institutions or move campuses. He warns against fires and building delays, arguing the measure expands timely funding for university needs and safeguards against unconstitutional appropriations. He urges Texas voters to back the amendment.
The ad endorses Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment promising relief from itching burning redness and eruptions. It cites a Bath Illinois resident J C Eveland who supposedly suffered eczema for 25 years and found the ointment effective. The message asserts the formula comes from a physician and has been used for years with a guarantee, indicating availability through merchants and Pfeiffer Chemical Co Philadelphia and St Louis.
Advertisement notes popular excursion to Galveston with weekend travel on June 21 to 22 and return by June 23. Details include rates and restrictions. consult the ticket agent for full particulars.
The piece condemns local newspapers for prying into private lives, praising virtues while exposing faults, and shaping public opinion. It contrasts quaint hometown coverage with city scandals, noting how papers reveal skeletons while others mask them, and identifies Mrs. J.J. Hall and little Joe as local relatives mentioned in Onarga Leader and Review.
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