15 Mar 1912
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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1912
Page
1
The Hearne Democrat notes reflections on encouragement for steady workers across fields from a recent article. It contrasts quiet, unobtrusive labor with flashy impact, and cites English commentary on royal visits, arguing genuine effort often goes unappreciated while grand gestures attract attention.
A dated editorial urges making discarding lighted matches ci gata and cigarettes a misdemeanor in New York. It argues this carelessness caused major fires, including a recent tragic blaze, and cites the brave fire chief as paying a price. The piece ties prevention to crime and envisions radio networks and wireless stations linking Washington with global naval messages. It reflects on advances since the Spanish war.
A New York butcher used a hidden lead sinker inside poultry to cheat customers. He would pull out the weight before sale, but a vigilant customer discovered the trick, revealing similar loaded birds in the shop during subsequent inspection.
A feering note from a fire protection group states fires in the United States cost 500 a minute in damage and cause about 1,100 deaths and 6,000 injuries annually. The text argues most loss is preventable and criticizes labeling such events as mere accidents.
A western man advertises for a wife and requires that she be the widow of a man who was hanged. The remark implies caution about marrying the widow of a hangman, noting she should not take unnecessary chances.
Booking agents have resolved to stop encouraging stage-struck young girls who run away from home. The move is expected to relieve mag a pressure and reduce risk to vulnerable youths.
The article chronicles Roald Amundsen's 1911-1912 South Pole journey. It details depot-building, dog teams, temperatures from 42 below to 74 below zero, and the final flag planting at 89 degrees 45 minutes. It notes Fram's return and legal questions on territorial ownership.
In New York Lord Tankerville laments English youths who show excessive modesty before a lord, likening it to a village tinker. A parable follows of a crusty tinker who claims honesty and self restraint while defending his own boastful modesty.
This ad touts Cuticura Soap as a preventive cream for skin troubles and general care. It highlights emollient purity and fragrance, benefits for hands hair and scalp, and notes it lasts longer than ordinary soap. A free sample and booklet offer are included through Cuticura Dept. L. Toston.
Scottville Michigan resident Mrs J G Johnson 45 mother of thirteen credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash with health and energy for farm life and family care Her testimonial extols relief from backache and bearing down pains and notes benefits for her daughter with painful periods The ad emphasizes the product’s natural roots lack of narcotics and its status as a leading remedy for women's ills
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