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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
4
Calvert and surrounding area residents are mentioned in a jumble of social news. People from Temple, Waco, Kosse, Bryan, Navasota and Austin are listed as visitors or guests in Calvert. Individual names include Miss Ruth Boyd Miss Mae Jackson Miss Kate Haining Mrs. A Beverley and many others with mentions of visits, weddings, and social events.
A roundup of local visitations and travels including Miss Mary Bell Webster and friends in Athens guests of Mrs. W. A. Holland, funeral visit to Gause for Mr. Ely’s nephew Walker, and relatives visiting Houston. Plus residents Mrs. J W Ganns’ death, Mrs. Ferguson’s Dallas recovery, and banker James Covington’s move to Hearne.
Hours 9 a m to proclaims Robertson county famed for big things big hearted people and mammoth produces Hearne claims the largest tree at the new Little Brazos bridge with a cottonwood measuring 32 feet around at its base The Central Texan notes the tree remains for inspection by locals and visitors alike.
The readable lines express a philosophical musing on reality and value. The speaker contrasts fancied versus real days, mentioning the world, the sum of man, and a sense of universal vice. The fragment hints at introspection about virtue and perception as it moves between abstract reflections.
The Democrat offers a joint one year subscription with the Texas Farm Journal of Houston. New or renewing subscribers pay $1.00 for both papers for a year. The Texas Farm Journal is described as high quality and farmers are urged to subscribe promptly as the offer is limited. Send $1.00 to Heather Democrat Hearne Texas for delivery of both papers.
An irritated traveler from the North questions late trains in the South. A dignified Georgian answers that trains run behind time due to Southern chivalry, saying they wait for the ladies, God bless them.
Public notice lists names under WOMAN S LIST and MENS LIST for Robertson County advertisers. Items show Mary Anna Adkison Emma Hall Camer Jones Hattie B Right Josey Del Spe William Someowna Luther Adams Luther Barnett Lonnie Brown A J Clark Ben Jasiins Sr Martin Lane Hotel Lppears Will Smith and others. Postmaster Chas J Hostrasser notes those calling for above to reply.
In a county court in Australia new appointee An Trishman orders a witness. The judge then commands Call for Ah Song and pats puzzled, while the crowd is asked if any gentlemen will sing for his honor, turning the scene into a curious, lighter moment.
Peter Radford of the Warmers Union and B. B. Cain of the Texas Commercial Secretaries and Business Men's Association lead a cooperative effort to improve farm product marketing. The Texas Welfare Commission backed the Farmers Union plan to finance distressed cotton with six percent money, urging state financial interests to support the plan. A funded loan scheme could stabilize markets and boost cotton price by at least ten dollars per bale if revenue is sufficient.
Hood's Texas Brigade plans its annual reunion at Calvert Texas on June 27 and 28 with a fine program of entertainment for all visitors and a cordial invitation to attend.
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