The Democrat's Anniversary Ends and Begins Anew
The Democrat marks its eighth year under current management and near twenty ninth overall. The paper reflects on limited means, aiming to serve the community with a sanitary, attractive weekly edition. It cites a Publishers Auxiliary quotation calling editors public educators and guardians of community interests, outlining responsibilities to inform and uplift citizens.
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Western Newspaper Union
World wonders at reach of a distant Texas town
A Hearne Texas editor shares a long letter from Portuguese East Africa describing global connections during 1918. An African expatriate seeks land in Texas, asking about available plantations, crops, cattle viability, and suitable locations, referencing banking strength and veterinary skill.
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Africa
Calvert Courier
Sulphur Springs
Portuguese East Africa
Hearne
Civilization
United States
Australia
Texas
Robertson County Shows Strong Third Liberty Loan Support
The Democrat lauds Robertson County for surpassing the national oversubscription with a $249,050 total from 1,408 buyers against a $197,100 quota. Hearne Franklin Bremond Calvert contributed solid totals as local merchants funded widespread publicity, while Judge William M. Johnson directed the county drive. Uncle Sam is proud of Old Robertson county and her good American citizenship.
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Robertson County
United States
Hoopes
Federal Reserve Bank
Dallas
Johnson
Sam
William M. Johnson
Hearne
Franklin
Calvert and Bremond
Bremond
Calvert
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Stranger seeks land and river country for settlement
A letter from Joe Colee D V 3 mentions turning over the letter and envelope to the Chamber of Commerce. It invites citizens with lands for sale or knowledge of suitable locations to write the stranger about the country and its opportunities.
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Joe Colee
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Chamber of Commerce
Glass Commended for Generous Subscriptions Gift
Local insurance agent George H. Glass is praised for paying three annual subscriptions at once to be sent to recipients other than himself, highlighting his generous spirit and community-mindedness in a human interest notice.
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George H. Glass
We Need the Money and Soldier Pen Pals
A reader notes the value of supporting service members with paid copies of The Hearne Democrat. The editor explains free delivery to Camp Travis and Camp Bowie reading rooms, but urges sending individual copies so soldiers can take them to their tents and enjoy hometown items.
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Camp Bowie
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Scatter Sunshine Praise From Hearne Editor Circle
Judge J Felton Lane of Hearne is hailed as master of ceremonies in a lively Central Texan notice. The piece lauds Lane and the courtesy of his fellow townsmen, with a playful jab at a scribbler and a note on Frater Estes praising the local entertainment and friendships among prominent men in Robertson County.
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J. Felton Lane
Hearne
Robertson County
Frater Estes
Frank Estes
Noble people honor in service to imperial potential
A reflective line honors those who faithfully serve in many forms of useful endeavor. It extols the high regard for those who would covet the honor of life as imperial potentate of any earthly land.
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Lana
R R Claredge A Hearne Visitor
Mr. R R Claredge of the State Agricultural Department visited The Democrat editorial rooms between trains on Wednesday afternoon. The editor praises him as a well informed practical man on agricultural affairs. His presence reflects on the successes of Commissioner Fred W. Davis and the state’s farmers and stock growers.
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Claredge
Fred W. Davis
Texas
Biggerstaff Joins Hearne Wells Fargo as Agent
Mr. M. A. Biggerstaff, an agent at Jacksonville Texas for about seven years with Wells Fargo Express, has moved to Hearne to assume the agent position there. His family will follow after the Jacksonville school term ends. The Democrat editor and local citizens extend a cordial welcome to him and his family.
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Wells Fargo Express Company
Jacksonville
Texas
Hearne
Biggerstaff
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Local shoppers Mrs H S Morehead and guests visit city
Mrs H S Morehead and her daughter Miss Bonnie along with Mrs John Young of Franklin were seen shopping in the city on Saturday, highlighting a social visit by notable locals.
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Morehead
Bonnie
John Young
Franklin
Hearne Boys Join Caldwell Cavalry Company
Mr. M. B. Nabors and Mr. T. J. Holdner visited Hearne by request of Brigadier General J. F. Wolters and Captain Wade H. Taylor to recruit for the Caldwell company of the cavalry regiment being formed. Local youths Claude Mathis Jim Clanton Herschel Whitehurst Henry Wilson Tommie Reynolds W. E. Holliday Newt Cheeks and J. W. Beverly have enlisted, drawn by the promise of patriotic service and valuable training.
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Caldwell
Hearne
T. J. Holdner
J. F. Wolters
Houston
Wade H. Taylor
Cavalry Regiment
Messrs
Claude Mathis
Jim Clanton
Herschel Whitehurst
Henry Wilson
Tommie Reynolds
W. E. Holliday
Newt Cheeks
J. W. Beverly
Dodge Brothers Motor Trucks Featured by Mr Sanders
Mr J W Sanders announces the new Dodge Brothers motor trucks and asserts the Dodge Brothers cars are among the best for the money. The advertisement promises a vehicle that meets the Dodge Biginers standard for buyers contemplating two motor trucks.
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J. W. Sanders
Dodge Brothers Motor Trucks
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