No Mazuma No Map Policy Sparks Premium Debate
The Democrat argues for extending maps to all paid subscribers rather than only renewing or new subscribers. It defends the costly premium as a means to widen Hearne business messages, noting faithful subscribers should not subsidize new readers. The paper preserves existing paid plans while inviting voluntary extra subscriptions with a rainbow-colored sixteen page insert.
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Peiiterat
Democrat
Hearne
Unknown Contributor Sends Merit Essays to The Democrat
The Democrat acknowledges recurring literary pieces arriving by mail from an anonymous author. Though the source remains unidentified, the editor praises intrinsic merit and thanks the contributor for works, notably an apostrophe to Private Cleveland included in the collection.
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Democrat
Cleveland
Premier Production Delights in Poetic Power
A reader praises a poet’s debut work, calling it unrivaled and sweeter than any verse. The tribute extols the author’s command of language and emotional resonance, lauding the piece as a standout achievement in contemporary poetry.
Poppy Fields of Planders Open in Ledderspeech
A fragmentary verse lament speaks of wartime suffering and resilience. Imagery contrasts red roses with pale blue flowers rising amid trenches and conflict, urging endurance through sorrow and upheaval. The poem blends distorted spelling with wartime symbolism to evoke national memory.
Tight Waditis New Name For A Familiar Ailment
The Democrat lampoons local readers in Hearne who avoid subscribing to the newspaper while relying on neighbors' copies. It notes several households read the same copy weekly, condemns reluctance to subscribe, and urges readers to support the paper during wartime drives.
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Red Cross
Democrat
Hearne
The
Williford and Houx Meet Voters in Fairfield Race
Judge R L Williford of Fairfield Freestone county seeks the state senate seat to replace E F A Decherd. He and opponent Major Houx are described as worthy. both have announcements in our columns and the editor remains neutral while inviting voters to hear their claims.
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R. L. Williford
Fairfield
Freestone County
State Senate
EF. A. Decherd
T. S. Williford
Our Honor Rolls of local contributors
A city newspaper note thanks the community for donations received since the last issue. The list includes individuals and businesses such as I. D. Hall T. R. Pryor W. R. Batley Farrar Lumber Company R. L. Green J. E. Mooney H. B. Easterwood O. A. Ely and others from Calvert Franklin and Houston.
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I. D. Hall
T. R. Pryor
W. R. Batley
Farrar Lumber Company
R. L. Green
J. E. Mooney
H. B. Easterwood
O. A. Ely
W. H. Ely
S. Lipschitz
Gatling & Gatling
Louis George
E. A. Reinhardt
Misses Smith
W. C. Allen
W. P. Ferguson
Colored Citizenship Helps Red Cross Campaign Across County
Speakers from the county gathered both white and colored congregations to present Red Cross needs. Pledges and memberships totaled 87.50 at Hearne’s A. M. E. Church, 182 at St Emanuel Colored Baptist, and 201 plus 46 at Old Elam and New Elam. At plantation bases, 72 adults plus 44 children formed memberships totaling 83, with 16 memberships from Westbrook, 40 from John H. Moss Place, and 34 others including Camp Place, showing strong colored support for the $100,000,000 campaign and Red Cross membership efforts. Additional gifts and reports are expected.
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Red Cross
H. W. Cummings
J. W. Horlock
A. M. EE
Hearne
Democrat
Horlock
St. Emanuel Colored Baptist Church
K. W. Waltman
Old Elam Church
New Elam Church
W. D. Henson
Westbrook Place
Monroe Miler
John H. Moss
Camp Place
Ijra M. Camp
Planters and Merchants' Bank Moves to New Home
The Planters and Merchants' State Bank of Hearne moved Monday to a new corner location at Fourth and Magnolia. The larger building, with skyroolf marble fixtures and mahogany furniture, presents a banking home described as among the finest in towns of this size in the state.
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State Bank of Hearne
Fourth
Magnolia
Skyroolf
County Chairman Crane Comments on Red Cross drive
County Chairman Crane praises strong Red Cross support with record donations and exhausted literature on the first day. He credits workers for enthusiastic effort and believes the campaign will succeed if weather cooperates and no unforeseen obstacles arise in Robertson.
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Red Cross
National List and Estimate Committee
Grand Old Robertson
Red Cross Campaign Opens in Robertson County
C Crane chairman announces initial statement for Robertson County Second Red Cross Campaign urging supporters who have not enrolled their names to sign up. a fuller update will appear next week.
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C. Crane
Robertson County
Notice to Robertson County men for 1918 registration
General Crowder announces a new act requiring men who turned 21 since June 5, 1917 or will do so by June 5, 1918 to register. A proclamation will set June 5, 1918 as the registration day in Franklin. Local Board of Robertson Co issues the notice.
Vinol Restored Health After Measles in New Castle
Alice Record of New Castle Indiana says the measles left her run down with poor appetite and lung cold. After six bottles Vinol cod liver and iron tonic restored her energy so she could do housework including washing. The ad promises Vinol for weak run-down nervous conditions and is sold by all druggists.
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New Castle
Ind
Alice
Mr Mark Steele of Frankly Visits City Sunday
Mr Mark Steele of Frankly traveled to our city on Sunday visiting local sites and meeting residents during his brief stop in town.
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Mark Steele
Frankly
Our City
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Armerica
Jubce R. L. Williford Hearne Visetor
Planters & Merchants’ Bank
New Home
Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone Company
Crane
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