26 May 1933
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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1933
Page
1
The Hearne Democrat weekly publication lists subscription rates at one year for 1.50 and six months for 75. The label shows the paid date and readers should notify the office if incorrect. The rest is a seasonal poem attributed to Eugene Field about love and changing seasons.
A retrospective note marks Hearne Democrafts entry into its twenty third year under current ownership. The editorial lauds town growth since founding, praising roads, lighting, utilities, and Chamber support while seeking reader patience for editorial shortfalls and asking for continued community patronage.
A State Press view argues for mandatory public listing of tax delinquencies to pressure nonpayers, warning that widespread nonpayment endangers state and local governments. It cites Hearne and Robertson County delinquencies, urging a crusade by pulpit and press to encourage timely tax payments.
The State Auditor lists passenger cars used by Texas boards and departments. Many cars stay at employees' homes for commuting and family outings. The piece jokes about motorcycles, patrols, and the idea of state police roaming roads and towns to curb speeders and protect citizens.
The Austin American reports that state officials approve a pilferage clause excusing insurers from paying the first 20 of pilferage on cars under 1000 dollars and the first 35 on pricier vehicles. The rule leaves most losses unreimbursed, with critics urging rate reductions or policy refusals for known crooks. The piece warns many carriers have already faced receivership as losses rise.
Mallory McDonald was elected president of the Advertising Association of Houston after a tight run-off. James D. Sims became vice president, with other officers to be chosen by the board. The group includes leaders from Houston Lighting and Power, Andrews Advertising, Brennan Brown and Racy, Western Newspaper Union, and United Gas Company.
Gratitude is expressed to the faithful army of subscribers who renew yearly and to loyal patrons of the advertising columns. The editor thanks store news providers for supporting a great commercial mart where buyers and sellers meet. The piece also credits job office patrons for steady business and skilled workers kept employed without wage reductions. It honors correspondents in communities who labored faithfully to give the town a creditable newspaper.
The article states that under the provision of the policy approved by the state insurance commission, ninety to ninety five percent of the claims for such insurance protection will be cut off by this provision.
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