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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1924
Page
2
Entered as second class matter May 2 1911 at the Post Office in Hearne Texas under the act of March 3 1879. Advertising rates display advertising 25c per inch local readers 10c per line per insertion all advertising runs until ordered out.
The American Press Association report notes a foreign advertising representative in Hearne Texas on May 23 1924 detailing agency activities and regional outreach. It highlights agency presence and noted procedures for securing advertising clients in the area.
Mr H W Harper General Chairman Railroad and Express Clerks spoke at Woodmen hall Hearne on organized labor aims and achievements. The editor heard him and praised the temperate talk explaining unions seek better conditions for essential workers. He urged reasonableness and fair dealings with employers and trusted public sentiment to support workers fairly.
Judge Felix Robertson of Dallas a leading Democratic gubernatorial hopeful travels from Bryan to Cameron and Hearne en route speaking to large audiences. A known Dallas Bar member and district judge from a pioneer McLennan County family, he campaigns actively promising strong contest for the high office.
Hearne business leaders urged to act on a Washington letter warning that rural route 1 over the Little Brazos bridge is impassable. The postal warning notes the route's 389.5 miles exceed limits and could lead to discontinuation, affecting about 850 families if the road to the bridge is not made passable.
J W Horlock was confined to his room several days this week after a copperhead bit his middle finger while picking dewberries. The snake concealed in thick vines struck him, yielding a painful wound and a period of alarming concern before he began recovering.
Mesdames Horlock and Williams joint-hosted the Missionary Society gathering on Monday afternoon with nearly the full membership present. Mesdames Reinhardt and Fitch led an engaging program titled The Woman of Tomorrow. Mrs. Wagnon then conducted a concluding contest.
The Hearne church plans a 55th anniversary next Sunday with former members and pastors expected to attend. Brethren Carroll or Cornelius will preach at 11 o'clock, an ordination at 2:30, and five breth ren set apart to form a board. A visiting pastor will preach Sunday night and Dr Adams is slated to speak in a two week revival afterwards.
A fragmentary local note mentions Wheelock and Mr Chas with relatives and a Dr Felix Collar. It references Wichita Falls and a prairie village, a Miss Kate treasurer, and a past week’s events with names and scattered details. The piece reflects a loose, behind the scenes look at people and places with uncertain connections.
A local studio opens a new branch under photographer Bryan Sosolik. Agnes assists as charge, and many residents take advantage of the opportunity to have portraits made. The formal move emphasizes courtesy and extended service.
Hearne preparations accelerate for a planned oil drill on the northwest corner of the Wilkerson farm north of Hearne. Geologists deem the site ideal and within ten days equipment and materials will arrive to spud the first well as inaugurations draw visitors.
From Hearne comes a hopeful note reported by the Waco Times-Herald. Promoters and residents alike entertain great expectations for the prospect of a new oil wealth delivering prosperity to Hearne and its surrounding region.
A town editor shares a fan letter from Warren A Wilkerson mailed May 14 from Vancouver British Columbia. He notes long sunlight hours and scenic mountain sea views and expresses hope Wilkersons may settle in Hearne rather than continue travel.
An advertisement touts Lavoptik eye wash claiming camphor hydrastis and witch hazel mix aids sore weak or strained eyes. It notes a free aluminum eye cup and lists Do Duffy Drug Co as the supplier.
Advertises a lease of 800 to 900 acres of good grazing pasture. Contact Robt. J. Eckhart, Box 231 for details.
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