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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1916
Page
1
Hearne Democrat imprint lists J Felton Lad Propri as proprietor and notes second class matter status. In Hearne Texas the date May 26 1916 appears with subscription lines for three six and twelve months and post office designation under the 1879 act.
A column notes real and apocryphal names from local history. It cites divorce records of figures like Washington Walker and Major Michels, a Jefferson Davis indicted for burglary, and mentions George Washington, Eleven Miles, and Old Horse from Calvert as named individuals tied to stories in the county court and city records.
A Dallas News item from the State Press argues that women increasingly read the local paper at home and value news relevant to their lives. It contends editors must cater to female readers, noting ads entice them and that neglecting to bring the Times-Review home deprives wives and children of useful content.
A fragment notes the U S Public Health Service offers free bulletins on sanitation, linking health to housing and child welfare, emphasizing contagiousness of tuberculosis and the importance of a healthy home environment.
In Bungelow Park near Mumford Texas Hearne Business Team falls 3 to 1 to Mumford Marvels amid disputes over 1916 vs 1910 rules. Mumford imports semi professionals and uses its own umpire while Hearne blames fielding and slippery diamond for errors. A supper follows and a rematch is planned.
Attendance at the prayer meeting grows weekly with 14 present last time and two new members. The next meeting is hosted by Mrs. J. P. Ayres on Friday May 26 at 3 o clock, topic from John 1 4 6 8. County Clerk Jas B Truett was in the city Tuesday.
A party of eleven congressmen arrived in Houston for a flood control inspection across the Brazos and Colorado river bottoms. The delegation, led by B C Humphreys, includes eight Democrats and six Republicans, with eight members on the House flood control committee. They proceed by special train to Angleton, Freeport, Brazoria, and return to Houston, with travel framed as an informational, informal visit hosted by local citizens.
Supt F L Hodges Hearne Dear Sir We are ready to report upon the examination material submitted by your school We regret the delay but it was unavoidable Upon this report we shall recommend for your school English 3 units Ancient history 1 Medieval and Modern History 1 American History 1-2 Algebra 11-2 Plane Geometry 1 Latin 3 Physics 1 Physiography 1-2 Total 124:2 units Respectfully Thos Fletcher Visitor of Schools
Westbrook home hosts a social hour for friends of Mrs Lewis and Miss Sparks with luncheon at 1 pm. Five tables featured lace centerpieces, Brown-eyed Susans, and carnation place cards. Courses included grape cocktail, broiled chicken, tomato aspic, strawberry cream cake, and black coffee. Honorees seated center. guests listed include Audry Sparks, Will Lewis, Monroe Miller, and Sidney Beckham among others.
A Hearne Democrat issue dated February 25 was sent to subscriber Mac Hardy in the United States Navy. The paper traveled Mare Island San Francisco to Honolulu Nagasaki Japan Cavite Philippines and back across the Pacific twice and through the Yellow Sea Japan Sea and China Sea, remaining in good condition.
The T. N. Waul Chapter will meet with Mrs. Rosser this Saturday afternoon at 4 30. Members are urged to attend as picnic arrangements for June 8 are to be discussed and other engaging tasks planned.
Advertisement notes a large quantity of peas for sale at two dollars per bushel. Seller listed as J T Simmons, 415-26 in Hearne Texas.
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