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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1918
Page
3
Reports on chemical and fumigation methods to combat potato bugs and striped cucumber beetles. Lead arsenate, Paris green with lime, and arsenate pastes are suggested, with mixtures for leaf safety. Sodium cyanide cited as effective in powder or solution, plus notes on ant colony destruction via fungus garden, nest location, and preliminary fumigation trials to eradicate infestations.
Patriot driven effort sends thousands of toasted Lucky Strike cigarettes to American soldiers in France. Authorities, doctors, nurses, and officers endorse the supply as essential alongside food and munitions. Kentucky Burley tobacco cited for satisfying, pipe like quality amid trenches and billets.
A strong appeal frames financial sacrifice as patriotic duty. The piece urges citizens to invest one fifth of income via taxes or Liberty Bonds, recounts a Dallas Union Station anecdote, and cites General Haig on personal effort as war-time philosophy for civilians. It stresses that money and resources will defeat the enemy and calls readers to act now.
A bold advertisement claims Knowlton's Dandeline thickens hair, stops dandruff, and adds shine within minutes. It asserts lasting results after two weeks with new hairs sprouting while promoting easy, inexpensive use sold at drug stores.
An advertisement highlights Laxa tive Bromo Quininge as superior to ordinary quinine for tonic and laxative effects without nervousness or head ringing. It notes the full name and mentions EH W Grove signature. The fragment implies a medical or patent medicine claim from a historical ad.
A vintage advertisement attacks calomel warnings about side effects and touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable alternative. It claims calomel deranges digestion, causes sickness, and wastes a day, urging readers to switch for a reliable liver boost.
Notice to Robertson County residents announces W. Kurguson seeks permanent guardianship for minor J T White. Hearing set May 6 1915 at Robertson County courthouse Franklin. Interested parties must appear or contest. failure may invoke penalties. Dated April 15 1918. Attest RK R Holbert Clerk and Jas S McCrary Deputy.
Advertisement for cancer cure claim from Palmer Sanitarium in Navasota Texas urges investigations of a non surgical method. Claims 50 years of experience and invites readers to contact Box 461 for more information.
Notice offers bargain sale of parcels belonging to the John L Boatner estate. For details contact Miss Clara Boatner or attorney J Felton Lane in Hearne or write to executor E L Willis P O Box 285 Mineola Texas for spot cash purchases.
A good citizen supports government in difficult times and the Southern Pacific Lines pledge to fulfill obligations to the government and people with justice. The company seeks patron cooperation to boost service efficiency, stressing unity and support for measures that back the American flag as youth prepare for service in Belgium and France.
A list of candidates for various local and state offices including Rufus Hardy for Congress and Rufus Hardy for State Senator in the 12th District, R L Williford, N P Houx for District Judge 15th Judicial District, W C Davis, H S Morehead, F 3 Estes for Representative, W M Johnson for County Judge, K W Gilmore for County Attorney, R R Holbert for County Clerk, Geo W Davlin for Sheriff, Arthur Hays for District Clerk, J W McCrary for Tax Collector, Gus Kellogg for Tax Assessor, J M Dunegan, Horace Holden for Treasurer, W D Henson and P A Reed for Commissioner Precinct No. 2. The notice lists multiple officials and their candidacies.
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