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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1913
Page
2
Special notice states church notices of paid events and charitable entertainments will be charged at regular rates, while notices for religious services and similar events will be published free. The notice is dated Hearne Texas May 2 1913 and refers to subscription rates for three months six months and one year.
An essay argues that the modern retailer, far from harming the public, benefits communities by providing goods and services. It notes retailers’ profit covers costs and time, supports civic pride, aids delivery and courtesy, and sustains local employment while recognizing occasional bankruptcies from credit woes.
A narrator laments financial ruin and bankruptcy while urging resilience. He contrasts early failures with eventual recovery, invoking Providence, the sun, and eternal justice. The piece condemns fraudsters and extols hard work, warning that true justice comes at the final judgment.
A wartime advised note warns residents against relying on distant mail order houses for basic goods and credit. It urges sticking to local merchants who can provide fair prices, avoid higher costs, and support farmers, processors, and banks within the community.
A critique of mail order catalogs praising local merchants who support communities. The piece warns that some distant sellers avoid taxes and local support, while urging readers to favor county-based shops that contribute to schools and churches.
A speaker argues the high cost of living is exaggerated by politicians while noting real pressures from rising costs of labor and debt. The essay reflects on economic strain affecting families, including pay, mortgages, and social events, urging balance between work and moral life.
The author argues that while inflation hurts some goods like meats, overall consumption exceeds production and tariffs should balance raw materials with finished products. He praises education and brain power over mere muscular strength, urging youth to pursue learning to compete globally and reach the top of life’s ladder.
A Dallas News piece argues newspapers and ads drive smarter spending. It notes a grocer’s family stays informed through ads while the father ignores nothing and outgrows old circles. It concludes readers who skip ads become prey to ignorance and hookworms.
The Hearne Democrat plans to let local citizens edit issues while editor J Felton Lane retains the final say. Newspapers from Flatonia and Waco critique the idea, noting the risk of trivial content flooding the paper and comparing it to Tom Sawyer’s fence.
Kansas City Times notes a trend of presidential leaders tracing lineage to ministers. It cites Arthur, Cleveland, and Wilson as examples, with seven ministerial daughters and three minister sons living in the White House. The piece highlights clerical ancestry across several administrations.
A historic gas boom shows 620 billion cubic feet produced last year using 60 million tons of coal, yielding tar and sulfur compounds. London leads per capita consumption, with New York Paris Amsterdam and Berlin close behind. By 1920, cities may reach 10 000 cubic feet per person annually. Gas quality hinges on heat, cost, odor, luminosity, and safety.
A New York Times report describes canvassing tactics by suffrage workers who visit homes with mop handles and tinware to draw attention. One worker explains selling a vacuum washer to justify calls while promoting the cause. The East Side worker notes five lieutenants directing efforts and all payments or contributions funneling to the organization.
Roumanian Queen Carmen Sylva plans a new charity postage stamp series for general mailing use. The four designs depict the queen spinning and weaving with condoned mottos, a wounded soldier with healing words, and an allegorical scene promising peace for doers of good. A prior 1907 set showed Princess Marie with her children welcoming a poor family at the palace gates.
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