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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1913
Page
2
Special notice states church events with admission fees and charity entertainments will be charged at regular rates, while notices of religious services and similar events will be published free. Subscription rates listed for three months at 25 cents, six months at 5, one year.
A reader note recalls past Texan migration to the Golden West, cites land booms at $4000 to 6000 per acre, and laments boll weevil impact and scarce crops. An Haskell county update reports almost no rain since June, hopes for timely rains, and describes a tough season with grasshoppers, hail, and drought, yet praises local school, health, neighborliness, and housing availability.
Centerville Record notes editor Gates voices opposition to professional lobbyists in Austin. The piece praises editors who speak out on public questions and criticizes routine editorial passivity while urging lawmakers to curb perceived lobbying excesses during sessions.
The Hearne Democrat and Waco Morning News laud editors for fearless denunciation of lobbyists and political hypocrisy. They warn that only honest, incorruptible lawmakers can curb lobbying power, urging the Texas press to lead the fight instead of relying on “the comedy stuff.”
The paper urges timely ad submissions to secure inclusion in every weekly issue. Ads must reach the office and post offices in Robertson County and rural routes by Friday noon each week to guarantee delivery.
An editor notes with pleasure an invitation to the Wilson Henry banquet scheduled for Wednesday March 12 but regrets prior engagements prevent attendance. Woodrow Wilson and Bob Henry edit a piece on Democrats and genuine party members.
A plea to families to share the weekly local news by taking the paper home. Readers complain husbands read at their workplaces and leave copies behind, depriving their households of the full family newspaper.
The Hearne Commercial Band unveiled its new uniforms and performed publicly on Tuesday night at the carnival grounds. Directed by Prof. Holtcamp, the band shows rapid progress and is expected to rank among the state's leading ensembles.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls wartime craft and fashion trends. Women spun, wove, and dyed cotton to make skirts basques and hats from suffa straw and palmetto. Hooped skirts and handmade shoes brought high prices. brides, weddings, and social routines adapt to hardship with resourceful, era-specific style.
Robertson County Texas shows an estray notice for a mare taken up by J R Walker before A G Cobb Jr P with no brand, white front feet to ankle, roughly fifteen hands tall, aged about one year. Priced at sixty dollars, owner must prove property pay charges and claim or mare will be disposed per law. clerk Jas B Truett signs the notice dated March 3 1913 in Robertson County Court.
A terse ad from D. C. Cook Publishing Co. advertises monthly work requiring only a few days each month. The liberal commission offer notes a preference for a woman collector and mentions a small bond or bank reference is required. Address is 410 Theatre Building, Houston, Texas.
In order to make room for young chicks, a limited number of well bred laying hens are for sale. Money back if not pleased. Contact E G Brazier, The Red Specialist, Franklin, Texas.
A powerful Southwest comedy drama draws life from its characters and scenes. The distinct building of the play offers a novel structure and a romantic tone that captivates audiences from start to finish. Adv N Fe Hookers is on display.
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