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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1918
Page
4
A plea mentions ruined homes and starving families in No Man's Land and soldiers camps. It asks readers to donate one hundred million dollars, stressing relief efforts in Europe and at home and urging action until the heart says stop.
A government recruitment appeal urges stenographers and typewriters to volunteer for civil service positions in Washington. Tyler Commercial College promotes training and contact for applicants, noting examinations in 400 cities, and highlighting at home service and patriotic duty. The notice stresses permanent clerical roles, salaries from 1000 to 1200, and asks readers to enroll and distribute the call.
For sale at bargain prices several places from the John L Boatner estate. Sold for spot cash. For details contact Miss Clara Boatner or J Felton Lane attorney Hearne or write to executor BE Willis P O Box 385 Mineola Texas.
The advertisement touts a catarrh remedy claimed to cure a constitutional disease rather than local symptoms. It markets CC. Cheney Co. products from Toledo and guarantees insertion of testimonials and circulars. It also touts Hall's Family Pill for constipation.
The Democrat thanks readers and invites attendance at Houston High School class night and commencement on May 28 and 29. It notes Miss Margaret Wilson of that city, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Wilson and niece of Mr. and Mrs. A. Curry, has a brilliant school and music record. The piece also lists Calvert visitors in Hearne on Sunday, naming numerous locals and guests.
An old familiar advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle remedy for a wide range of stomach liver and bowel issues in children. It claims quick relief from constipation without griping and urges buyers to insist on genuine California Fig Syrup Company product, warning against counterfeits. Nearby note mentions Mr Osborne Wallace visiting Wheelock last week.
Allied soldiers in multiple nations call for Red Cross aid as fever pneumonia and tuberculosis ravage troops amid ongoing conflicts.
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