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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1922
Page
2
The Hearne Democrat announces subscription at one year for $1.50 and six months for 75 cents. Advertising rates shown include display ads at 2 cents per inch and local readers at five cents per line per insertion. Ads run until canceled.
Dallas surgeons plan a gland transfer operation between a 20 year old youth and a Dallas business man aged about 65 to 70. District Attorney Maury Hughes granted permission, saying the exchange would not violate law with parental consent and appreciable remuneration. The item reflects controversy over surgical progress in Dallas.
A Dallas editorial denounces offers to sell body parts and glands, condemning surgeons and parents who would engage in or enable such contracts. It questions a public prosecutor’s stance and asserts moral outrage at the commodification of human beings.
A local clipping offers a grim, darkly satirical warning about reckless driving. It mocks a fool who drinks heavily and speeds, implying a fatal crash and placing the victim in a black satin box with flowers, in a macabre, satirical tone.
Hearne trustees seek a 25 cent per hundred tax increase for school maintenance, aligning with statewide moves as Franklin ISD voters approved raising from 50 cents to the constitutional limit. The call urges turnout to fund public education and prevent term reductions.
Golden Rule Lodge No. 361 A F and A M elected officers June 22 1922 for the ensuing Masonic year ff L Williams W M J G Waltman S W A Little J W Karl G Orts D A CG Hoffmann J D R Williams Secretary M 3 Cannon Treasurer J P Oliver Tiler A C Lambert 8 S J W Green J S
The Woman's Missionary Society was delightfully entertained by Mrs. Karney in a regular social meeting. Mrs. Whitehurst led an instructional program on Rio de Janeiro followed by the Bible lesson of the month. Mrs. Russell, newly from Palestine, joined guests with Mrs. Waltman, served a refreshments course of cream and a regular combination meeting.
Judge John W. Brady of Travis county visited Hearne on Wednesday while touring his district of thirty-one counties. A UT Austin graduate and former Travis county attorney, Brady was appointed Associate Justice in 1918 and elected in 1920. He seeks re election with endorsements from multiple counties and used vacation time to present his campaign claims.
Hearne prepares for Trade Day on Saturday July 1 inviting friends and strangers through gates. Merchants across lines have stocked bargains to please customers and attract crowds with prize circulars. The event features an Old Fiddlers contest and a greasy pole climb yet to be performed by a daring boy as a highlight.
Miss Bess Smith left for San Antonio Friday following a brief visit with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Davison Mr. and Mrs. John T. Welch and Miss Pearl Smith Kathryn Bishop stayed in Corsicana this week to join a house party hosted by Dr. and Mrs. T. Houston with Miss Edith Houston as hostess
A lively invitation describes a joyous occasion featuring the Roarna Racecar and urges attendees to join the celebration and participate in the fun activities planned for the event.
A lost gold necklace with a diamond pendant offers a liberal reward for its return. The notice requests returning it to Misses Smith. Also mentions Mrs. John W. Black and children Mary Martha and John W. Jr. of Bryan visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Scott earlier in the week.
Daily devotional entries list themes and verses for each day. Includes Way to Life from Micah 6 8 Breath in the Kingdom from Matthew 18 4 Not Meat and Drink from Romans 14 17 A Very Necessary Prayer from Psalm 28 4 24 Defraud No Deed from 1 Thessalonians 4 8 The Way to Freedom from John 8 32 Giving Gifts from Proverbs 11 2.
Judge Mallory B. Blair of Belton visited Hearne last Wednesday to meet voters as part of his candidacy for Associate Justice of the Court of Civil Appeals. Born in Bell County, he has long served there, including five years as County Judge, and now sits as District Judge. Friends note endorsements from local bar associations and praise him as a capable lawyer and Christian gentleman.
An exhortation to progress in life urges girls and boys to seek advancement, warning against stagnation. It promotes choosing a direct route to business success via The User Commercial College, noting employers seek capable bookkeepers, stenographers, and typists and urging early decisive action.
A promotional note urges readers to choose the shorter route via the T C C to reach a destination sooner. It promises immediate benefits from training in bookkeeping shorthand business administration finance telegraphy cotton classing and more, offering a free catalog by mail.
An old advertisement promises instant cold relief with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It claims to stop cough and headache, note of E W Grove’s signature on each box, price 30 cents.
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