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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1925
Page
2
Notice from Hearne Texas dated March 20 1921 lists subscription prices one year 1.50 six months 75 cents. Includes second class matter entered May 2 at Hearne post office under March 3 1879 act. Advertising rates show display 25 cents per inch local readers 1 1 2 per line per insertion.
The piece urges Dalhart merchants to actively seek trade across a fifty mile belt rather than wait for fortune. It warns against stagnant business and prolonged penny-pinching, noting the advertising age and swift transit era drive progress and favor those who actively compete for customers.
A Dallas delegation of about 150 business and professional men will arrive by special train in Hearne on April 13 at 11 15 a m for a 60 minute visit. The Twenty-fourth Annual Good-Will Tour will cover 99 Texas cities and a 1228 mile span. The group includes bank executives, robbing houses, and manufacturing leaders with ten living-quarters cars and a 22 piece uniform band. The aim is closer ties with the Dallas market and renewed business contacts.
The mule rises in farm use as horse popularity fades. A National Association survey shows cotton and tobacco regions relying more on mules. Kansas City market ran 85 percent mules in 1924, with declines in horse prices and a broad drop in receipts across 67 U.S. markets, while mules gain due to lower feed needs and better durability.
In the Sunday School contest the Hudson car leads with Chevrolet close behind and Moon third. Encourages full attendance next Sunday and invites new neighbors to join. Sermons last Sunday were well attended but many lack time for the Lord. Jesus calls disciples to love Him above all family ties and life. preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. Theme: God and the Sinner.
Shamrock and green ribbons were prominent as Hearne Sciph men and friends honored St Patrick, celebrated for traditional fame, with evident delight and communal pride.
Shakespeare Club held its Thursday meeting at Mrs H C Lyon's house with Mrs R O Ely presiding during the business session in the absence of president Mrs H W Cummings. Mrs F R Pugh read from The Songs of Roland and Mrs R Williamson led a program on Papini's life of Christ. papers by Mrs D C Weston Mrs I D Hall and Miss Mary Buckner followed. Hostess served brick cream and angel cake as St Patrick's Day vibe filled the Shamrock mould. spring blossoms wistaria and spirea decor enhanced the room. Mesdames B W Beeckham and F W Easterwood attended as guests.
A Friday afternoon lawn party at the W C Allen home celebrated Master William Allen's seventh birthday. Fourteen children attended with Maybelle assisting, enjoying gifts, games, and pasture-side play followed by abundant cream and cake.
Miss Alice Alexander celebrated her ninth birthday at the home of Dr and Mrs S J Alexander with twelve friends. The event featured indoor games due to wind and a dessert of cream and cake shaped with a green icing lattice and the number nine. Grandmother Mrs Stella Cole of Franklin and other guests assisted with preparations for the party.
A table was laid with a derna cloth and spirea clusters, white and green ribbons, and a wreath with clay pipes suggesting St Patrick's Day. Alice and her sister Mavis assisted, hosting twelve friends for a program on Our Work in Korea. Angel cake, cream and mints concluded the afternoon. meeting well attended.
Music Lovers Club presented a St Patrick’s Day program in the school auditorium at 9 o clock Tuesday morning featuring Irish airs by the orchestra and chorus. Mrs Horlock led First Observance of St Patrick’s Day with When I Dream of Old Erin When Irish Eyes are Smiling My Wild Irish Rose. Performers included Mrs Wilkerson Killarney Miss Allen and Miss Waltman with Too-too-loo-ral Dreams at Sunset by the orchestra. Faculty and students warmly applauded each number.
Mrs J. R. McNair and Mrs L. T. Self with Mrs W. D. Blackstone hosted the Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Tuesday afternoon in the new residence of Mrs McNair. Mrs Andrew Clark served as leader.
The T E L class met at Mrs H A Ely's home on Tuesday afternoon for a business meeting. After items were addressed a social hour with music followed, then fourteen ladies shared a salad course in the dining room.
Regular appointments filled by J W Rawls and several locals attended gatherings across Five Point. Visitors included S O Moss and family with J B Moss, Blanch Burts and Emma Kate Rhodes hosted, and others such as Lila Moss and Bob McWilliams families visiting O A Moss and S V Burts households.
Rosebushes shrubs pot plants and bulbs available from Bryan Nursery and Floral Co. Phone 22. Mrs. G. M. Sisson lists the offerings and contact details in this local advertisement.
Mr. Henry Davison, who has been with relatives at Genoa since the Christmas holidays, arrived at home the latter part of the week.
Hearne residents and the City Council applaud Warren A. Wilkerson for the upcoming elective term as City Secretary and Treasurer. Born in Hearne and long active in local business, he is praised for capacity, efficiency, and familiarity with the city’s light water and sewerage operations serving about three thousand residents and major institutions.
Why Give Your Insurance Business to out of town agents who contribute nothing in taxes or service to the support of the town. Pugh & Marshall represent the ASTNA LIFE INSURANCE CO furnishing the very best in Life Insurance. Advelt Mr. and Mrs. L Philippe of Austin visited Hearne friends at the week end en route to Waco. they are former Hearne residents and always welcomed here.
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