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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1917
Page
2
The Hearne Chamber of Commerce releases a June slogan urging citizens to join in national effort with the line Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country and to Buy a Liberty Bond. Contents by Secretary A F R Pug.
The Hearne Shake speare Club asks Calvert ladies to propose a dignified name for the Hearne Calvert highway. They urge a designation that promotes good will and avoids reflecting badly on both communities, inviting joint civic spirit.
Hearne officials condemn numerous un sightly objects along public highways as poor advertisements for the town. They call them unsightly unsanitary and offensive and urge designation as a public nuisance and menace to be ordered removed.
Absent full board, directors met last Tuesday with Dr. R. M. Harkey to discuss financing a sweet potato curing house. They approved investing 300 of surplus funds in Liberty Bonds, idle in banks, earning interest and usable as cash or collateral for a loan if needed for Brazos bridge or other Hearne projects.
Dr. R. M. Harkey of the A&M College extension service met Hearne’s farmers and businessmen Tuesday to discuss a proposed sweet potato curing house. The plant would have capacity for this year’s crop and could double if needed, ready by September 15. The Chamber of Commerce lacks definite acreage figures, having sent over 300 circulars with only about 19 replies received so far.
The speaker questions how farmers can expect Chamber of Commerce aid in marketing their crops when the chamber does not know what is planted or how much. He notes it is unfair for farmers to claim no market exists and asks if Hearne business men will support building and stocking a potato house with farmers.
Readable text notes a bakery product claim and a retail store name. The fragment hints at branding and provenance but lacks dates, locations, or events to anchor a full news item.
A spoof advertisement extols Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless liver tonic that promises to replace dangerous calomel. It claims immediate relief, improved energy, and no stomach upset, urging readers to buy a 50 cent bottle and even give it to children.
Robert Howell Moss died suddenly on Saturday May 26 at 11 30 a m in the Bungalows San Angelo Texas while there seeking health. The remains were brought to Hearne and interred at Norwood Cemetery under Golden Rule Lodge No 361 A F and A M. Moss born June 19 1872 near Sutton Robertson County Texas attended Wheelock public school and Toby Business College Waco later farmed large plantations including Terrell Adams Field and Watts. He never married and is survived by his father HA Moss step mother Mrs Sallie Moss three brothers J H A O Moss Hearne and G L Moss Conroe and a half brother. He was esteemed by whites and blacks as a progressive farmer with admired planting methods.
Delux Bread is promoted as unbeatable in quality by Star Cash Store. The ad highlights superior texture and taste as a top choice for shoppers seeking value.
A 1947 Austin letter states the University of Texas summer session will run as published. Rumors of closing caused student worries, but funding from student fees and old appropriations ensure continued operation. The program opens June 18 following commencement.
The State of Texas Robertson County administrator Mrs A E Ward seeks settlement from debtors and presentation of claims against the estate of Mrs S E Bickett deceased. Claims must be filed at her Hearne residence per Texas law. Notice dated May 18 1917.
An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment for rheumatic pains toothache neuralgia sore muscles stiff joints sprains and strains. Claims faster penetration cleaner than ointments no skin staining, easy to apply, and useful in the medicine chest with price points 25c 50c and 1.00 at druggists.
Ad promotes LAXNA TIVE BROMO QUININE as superior to ordinary quinine for tonic and laxative effects without nervousness or head ringing. Reads to look for BE. W.GROVE signature and price 25 cents.
A 19th century advertisement touts Lemolac as a pleasant tasting liquid medicine that does not gripe or blemish work. It claims it is a safe substitute for calomel, guaranteed to please all family members including babies, priced at 50 cents with a money back refund if unsatisfactory.
Formal notice states the dissolution of the partnership between W A Gowen and W P Beverley. Gowen assumes all indebtedness of the late firm.
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