09 Mar 1917
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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1917
Page
1
The Hearne Texas paper lists subscription rates and publishing details from 1917. A moral meditation on humility defines greatness as steadfast faith and mercy, urging justice, meekness, and loyalty in facing injustice. The piece closes with an Exchange quotation about gratitude and reversed circumstances.
Bad roads and cold weather kept the Marlin Chapter A D I C from attending the March 2 Texas Heroes Day meeting at Mrs. T. C. Westbrook’s home. She welcomed fifty guests in gray crepe, with receiving aides Griffin Allen Hall Wray and Cole assisting. Recipes, a star lace dining room, mint repackages, and a cut glass vase of red and white carnations set a patriotic mood. Mrs. Westbrook gave a heartfelt welcome, Mrs. Robert Allen sang, Mrs. Hall read a Texas Heroes Day paper, and music from Robette Hart Ruth Williams and Mesdames Bivin and Childre accompanied Dixie as guests gathered at the piano. The hostesses received compliments for a pleasant affair.
Misses Mozelle and Esther Marx of Calvert were guests of Miss Pansy Levine for a day last week, sharing tea and conversation in a friendly social visit.
Prof P W Horn superintendent of schools of Houston Texas is expected to deliver an address at Methodist church Sunday night.
The Hearne Chamber of Commerce voices a call to diversify farming, develop local industries like a potato curing plant and towel loom, and form a New Enterprise committee to fund small ventures. It argues prosperity comes from soil fertility and home- grown wealth, urging careful shopping and prompt returns to merchants.
A discussion notes a common human tendency to misuse any privilege. The text cites an English proverb about giving an inch and taking an ell, illustrating how some individuals overstep boundaries in ordinary acts such as selecting a pair of shoes.
The Chamber of Commerce board of directors elected for the ensuing year includes R. C. Allen as President B. W. Beckham as Vice President W. A. Wilkerson as Treasurer and Mrs. F. R. Pugh as Secretary Other members are Dr H W Cummings R R Cole G M Edmun dson Sam Lipschitz Oscar Robinson and Dr W K Waltman The group is described as strong conservative and ready for an aggressive campaign to advance Hearne Robertson county and the region.
The next regular meeting of the directors will be held next Tuesday night the 18th of a month, with details truncated in this notice. No further agenda items or locations are provided.
In March a full board meeting is greatly desired with the proceedings to be devoted largely to the board's policies and plans for the coming year.
An advertisement touts Knowltons Dandeline claiming removal of dandruff and hair loss, immediate shine and softness, with new hair growth visible after weeks. It urges readers to buy a 25 cent bottle at drug stores or counters, promising doubled beauty and health of hair. Also mentions stock and horse show, March 10 17 with reduced rail fares and season tickets.
Sloan's Liniment relieves rheumatism pains and aches with a clear liquid that penetrates quickly without rubbing. It is promoted as effective for strains sprains muscle soreness and other external pains and is available at druggists for 25 cents.
Mrs Verna Mathews has returned home after visiting her sister Mrs William Wheeler of Hempstead.
An old advertisement states Herbine cures constipation and re establishes regular bowel movements. It lists a price of 50 cents and notes sales by James L Hazlett Drug Co.
A weak nervous worn woman tells how after futile medicines she took Vinal and regained health strength appetite and energy. The testimonial notes Vinal sharpens appetite aids digestion enriches blood and builds natural strength. Gatling Gatling Druggists Severy Kansas backs the guarantee. The grippe left me.
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