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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1922
Page
2
The Hearne Democrat Published Weekly lists subscription rates of one year at 1.50 and six months at 75 cents. Advertising rates are 25 cents per inch for display ads and 10 cents per line for local readers, with ads running until canceled. Entered as second class matter May 2 1911 at Hearne Texas post office under the act of March 3 1879.
The editor notes the paper enters the twelfth year under current ownership and management, marking the thirtieth year of the paper and predecessors. He thanks the public for loyal patronage and support, and salutes faithful co workers whose efforts aided the publication's success.
A Bishopville Sunday school talk by Judge J. Felton Lane and a talk by Rev. J. R. Tidwell drew a large audience in Franklin. Judge Joe Reid discussed Sunday school methods, with readers suggesting a four-way debate between Judge Lane Rev. Tidwell Judge Davis and Dr Held as a more profitable alternative for public intellectual interest.
A Texas former senator, pursued by unhappy constituents, warned to keep the barrel well filled with fees and loans from large corporations. The remark urged vigilance in accepting large payments while in office.
Hearne hosts visiting business leaders on a Good Will tour with the St. Louis party and later a Dallas delegation. The gatherings featured parades bands and speeches in the public square as local merchants foster optimism and statewide cooperation for growth. Dallas leaders rank among Texas top commercial centers and urged planning to unite cities towns and rural communities.
Hearne high boys place second at the state meet in Austin with Thad Guenzel first in high jump and pole vault. Ronald Rohde and Elmer Self earned fourths in sprint events. Louise Russell won county tennis singles, district, and was runner up at state.
Rehearsals for a humorous three act comedy titled Jucky Belle are being held nightly by members of the Shakespeare club in anticipation of the May 19 staging. The play promises romance and mirth, with a strong performance noted by next week’s Democrat.
Bethany will celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday May 14 at the Baptist church in the community. An on site lunch will be served on the grounds and all are invited. The exact hour is not given and may be announced later.
The Ladies of the W M S met Monday at 4 pm with devotional led by the President and a study from the new book World in All the Word. Mrs Purvis of Mexia was welcomed as a new member in what was described as an interesting and instructive session.
Charming chorus girls perform in the Ken tucky Belle show at the school auditorium on Friday evening May 19. Audience attendance and school program enthusiasm are noted in local listings.
Duane Mateer visited Southwestern University for the weekend, staying to participate in campus events and engage with faculty and fellow students during the short trip.
Professor H A Garland of Wheelock announces his Democratic bid for county superintendent of public instruction. He has long served Wheelock schools, earning re elections and praise for leadership, character, and educational zeal, and voters are urged to consider him at the July primary.
Bishopville reports a sunny spell raising crop prospects after two weeks of heavy rain. Local chatter notes many residents attended memorial services at Elliott and Hearne. W. C. Allen drove to Franklin, while Mrs. S. Hancock and others visited family and friends. Several locals traveled to College Station soon, and a large memorial gathering drew attendees from Bishopville and nearby towns.
Smith Plant Farms of Milano Texas advertises Fred grown cabbage tomato and Bermuda onion plants with pricing for 100 500 300 1.00 500 1.50 1000 2.50 5000 late payments per thousand and potato slips sweet and hot peppers and eye plants with various quantities and prices delivered prepaid satisfaction guaranteed.
Wheelock residents report visitors from Bevo Junction and nearby counties. Mrs Nora Wilson, nee Frances, laid to rest in Wheelock cemetery after a life of devoted work. Many friends from Bryan, College Station, Brazos and Robertson counties attended. Effie McCarty and Lillie May Guy, former Wheelock residents, visited Judge Curry.
Mr and Mrs Oliver Hudson traveled to Bryan as visitors on Sunday. They attended local events and met community members during their brief stay.
Catarrhal conditions are linked to constitutional health and Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally to act through the blood on mucous surfaces. The product aims to strengthen general health and assist nature, with circulars offered by Rud. Cheney & Co. in Toledo, Ohio.
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