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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1914
Page
1
The Hearne Democrat covered a Taylor wrestling event featuring Pet Brown, with Col Phillip Teeling of Hearne securing prime press gallery seating. Reporters from Hearne were urged to provide coverage, but the editor notes he could not attend and awaits results.
Heavy rains have damaged crops and made public roads nearly impassable. Fields and lands are boggy. residents toil to defend bars and grass while noting a parallel local conflict. In July, candidates will be narrowed to one. more updates to follow from Forks of the Creek.
A list of uncalled letters for the week ending May 41 144 includes Asbury Owen FF Basques Guadalupe Billareal Hilario Bradiey William Brown Jessie Compton Carl Garza Henolite Garcia Venasio Garcia E Lipscombe M I Ottea Tony Picking Gim Saldibar Ysidro Robinson Jessie Williams Lucas Zavala Visento Ballard Ola Harris Arrenia Hansen Lois Johnson Mabel These letters will go to the dead letter office on May 26 2014 if not delivered. Postmaster Floyd W Masterwood requests advertise notices when calling.
The Hearne and Brazos Valley section foreman Mr. Breedlove, injured when a hand car jumped the track on Sunday May 4 while protecting tracks, is recovering and expected to return to work soon. Several men were aboard the cars when the incident occurred.
In executive session the Brazos Club resolves to honor the death of member H L Powell. The Arrangements Committee cancelled entertainments, and the secretary will notify the bereaved and publish in the Hearne Democrat. Powell is praised for valued membership and civic character during his brief stay.
Texans boast the state as home to the world’s largest cotton acreage and the world’s biggest state agricultural fair. It claims the largest cotton seaport and inland port market, plus the nation’s largest farmers’ organization.
Texas shows a vast printing and publishing sector with 4 408 workers and 1 967 establishments. The state boasts big feats in industry and infrastructure including long pipelines, interurban systems, and a strong newspaper history led by early Texas papers and notable figures.
Texas ranks second in number of newspapers with 57 foreign publications issued and a combined circulation of 6 000 000 per issue. It boasts a long coast line and strong production in quicksilver and asphalt, with 35 Texas papers issuing Sunday editions. In 1850 Texas had 5 tri weekly and 29 weekly papers.
Mr and Mrs Q O A Butterfield narrowly escaped drowning when crossing Spring Creek near Henry Prairie on Sunday after noon May 4. Heavy rains widened the normally narrow stream to about thirty yards and overturned their buggy before they and their mules reached safety. The incident warns that bridge work is needed as the crossing remains hazardous during floods and recalls a past near loss of life of a star route carrier and mule.
An advertisement urges homeowners to paint promptly using Devoe paint. It warns that delaying lowers value, noting a rise in prices and offering the product through Wilkerson Bros with a promotional price comparison and call to act now.
Announcement notes Katherine Elizabeth Hurt, daughter of Hon H B Hurt, will perform as Miss Katherine Elizabeth Hurt in a dramatic recital of Silas Marner by George Elliott on Wednesday May 20 at 8 15 PM in the Pink Room of the Gunter Hotel. Local friends applaud the honor as recognition of her superior talent.
The T. N. Waul Chapter met with Mrs. Harry Beaumont on Wednesday May 6 and discussed The Early Days of Texas led by Mrs. Robert Allen. The chapter plans a June 3 opening event with Mrs. Rosser Cole as June hostess.
Production figures cover watermelons, assed and burros, cotton compresses, butter on farms, farm home-owners, winter vegetables, and big league ball players. Mentions a manufacturer of cotton gin machinery.
A vintage cure advertises Electric Bitters as a spring tonic for liver, stomach, and kidney issues, claiming it increases appetite and cleanses the system. It praises Mr. T D L Peehie for stomach troubles and notes Bucklen's Arnica Salve for keremia, with other unpolished product mentions.
Texas hosts 5 000 factories with 800 new builds annually and 70 230 Ware Carers employed. Factory output totals 372 896 000 dollars yearly. per capita creation stands at 25.00 dollars. Ownership splits 50 percent individuals, 30 percent corporations, 20 percent firms.
An old advertisement promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe replacement for calomel to ease constipation and liver discomfort. It claims pleasant taste, no pain, and full refunds at Powell Drug Co. if unsatisfied, urging use for thousands already helped.
A New Dover Ohio woman Jennie Flemming credits Dr King’s New Discovery with ending a cough of three years standing. The ad promises relief for stubborn coughs and throat and lung troubles with a money back guarantee and a one dollar price.
County voters consider Jupper J L Goodman for reelection as County Attorney while also weighing Sheriff C L Brown and other local officials. The notice lists reelection prompts and candidate names including McNutt, Brown, Rushing, Davlin in a public inquiry context.
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