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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1922
Page
2
Local rates list subscription prices for one year and six months with display and reader ads. Advertising charges include 25 cents per inch and 10 cents per line per insertion. The notice notes second class matter at Hearne Post Office dated May 19, 1922 with a biblical quotation.
Calvert judge and former mayor Seth Burnett says hundreds of acres on his Eloise plantation flooded this spring. He urges federal cut across bends to straighten the Brazos River channel, dredge bed, and clear obstructions to restore natural drainage. He notes prior rare overflows and cites federal funding elsewhere.
A Cincinnati paper sparked a national effort to publish Bible thoughts daily in front pages. By 1922, 871 US papers and others in Canada Hawaii Alaska and the Virgin Islands joined. Proponents cite secular reach and civic grounding while noting many Americans lack church affiliation.
Editor Power lauds earnest editors and cites Judge Lane as a steadfast example. He praises selected editors who uplift humanity, encourage town growth, and spur greater achievement despite hindrances. The piece quotes a poem urging continued resolve toward the ideal of true editorship.
Hon Luther Johnson of Corsicana a congressional candidate was in Hearne Tuesday on his way home from Bryan where he spoke at the flood control meeting Monday afternoon Johnson 1820 a cable lawmaker and debater appears unopposed for the Democratic nomination in the district
The column extols Mrs Bottomerly and Mr Tomley for guiding feminine readers toward tasteful and economical outfits. It highlights high society circles formed from modest beginnings and notes the articles cover occasions such as dances and graduations, inviting readers to rely on the style guidance.
A garbled notice lists renewals since last issue with names such as W. D. Henson A 12 bert Karl G. Orts Misses Smith and Mrs. E. A. Barnes. It mentions Whitewright Hon. D. Leonard Seth Burnett Calvert D. Grant Waco Ennis and unclear entries.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist church met Monday afternoon at four o clock with fourteen ladies present. Devotional was led by Mrs L Green. Prayer by Miss Carrie Hostrasser.
Mrs Em ily Cavitt Misses Ethel Cavitt and Mary Cavitt plus Margaret Zuber and Fred Cavitt were listed as Hearne visitors on Friday in the local note.
A large membership attended a Pegus Lar social meeting and enjoyed a program on Brazil led by Mrs. Clapp. The lesson closed with the regular Bible study scheduled at the church next Monday afternoon.
Sunday RESTORE THE PARING Galatians 6 1. Saying Goodbye 2 Corinthians 13 11 Tuesday Free from Want Psalm 22 4 Wednesday Seek Today Isaiah 55 6 Thursday The Only God Deuteronomy 6 4 Friday Christs Benediction John 14 27 Saturday Tis Assured Harvest Galatians 6 7
Large turnout from rural and Hearne people attended a morning program with Rev E W Nunley giving a speech and a generous dinner shared by all. An evening service featured music and another Nunley talk. eight penitents confessed, five joined Bethany Baptist and are to be baptized in June. The Black Jack community is praised for its strong civic and educational efforts led by Prof Scott and his assistants.
Mrs C L Dillard and her daughter Miss Anita left today for Ennis to attend the high school graduation of Mrs Dillard s daughter Miss Elizabeth in that city Saturday night.
A fragment advertises a musical romance comedy titled Kentucky Belle. The note hints at irresistible charm and stage appeal with an auditorium setting and a lively variety performance.
Fragmentary notes refer to cures for malaria dengue and bilious fever and mention ady. The text implies illness and treatment without clear details. No person or organization is clearly named in the readable portion.
In the market pustosie note, a strange plea addresses patrons to attend and support local business. The message emphasizes business interests and invites continued attendance at the meat market.
The publication promotes its weekly four inside pages offering American Legion content Julia Bottomly fashion articles state and general news comic section picture section automobile department short stories and a copyrighted serial story all twenty four columns with no advertising in these pages. It notes paying out hundreds of dollars annually for this reading matter much of which is copyrighted or syndicated and urges readers to enjoy it.
Rev. S. H. Rainey of Calvert will deliver the Baccalaureate sermon at the school auditorium Sunday evening May 21. On May 22 Mrs. Maggie Barry of the Extension Department of A and M College will address the graduating class.
Tom Mosley traveled from Reisel to be with his mother Mrs. J. E. Mosley for Mother's Day, sharing time and family greetings in the city.
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