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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1917
Page
1
Pittsburg Gazette reports a bullish outlook for Texas agriculture. A high authority cites a 4,000,000-bale cotton crop and cotton prices from 12c to 18c per pound, with state surpluses projected at 80 million from cotton, plus 40 million from seed price differences. Cattle numbers and other crops add further gains, including a record peanut harvest at high prices.
A wartime exhortation urges citizens to avoid panic and unhelpful talk. It asserts no battles will spill over domestically and claims seas may see minor disasters while major risks lie across the Atlantic. It emphasizes duty and readiness across business and society.
A Hearne Independent School District citizen argues for careful site evaluation of the proposed new school. He notes two blocks south of the Cohen residence are unavailable and favors measuring costs, surrounding conditions, and impact before voting, suggesting western blocks 129 128 150 or 156 may be candidates but urging caution about low soggy land and mosquito risk on those plots.
Citizens review site options for a new school with a fifty thousand dollar bond. They urge building on the present site due to cost, acreage, drainage, and accessibility while ensuring adequate facilities for white children. Multiple committees endorse the current location as best and fairest for the town.
The Old Standard tonic, GROVE'S TASTLESS CHILL TONIC, strengthens the body and enriches the blood. It is advertised as a true tonic suitable for adults and children, priced at 50 cents.
Mr Ancil Boswell of this city and Miss Janie Larkin formerly of here were married at 2 30 Monday afternoon at the Baptist parsonage in San Antonio The couple arrived in the city Tuesday morning and will be at home to friends at the Rev McGuire home The bride grew up here and is described as charming The groom is a prominent local young man The Democrat extends congratulations to the couple.
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