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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1925
Page
2
Hearne Democrat is a weekly newspaper with subscription rates listed as one year at $1.40 and six months at 75 cents. It notes second class matter status and entry at the Hearne Texas post office under a 1879 act. Advertising rates include 24 cents per inch for display and 10 cents per line for local renders with continued insertion until canceled.
A man from Bexar visits a friend in Mexia and, as the guest seems on the blink, the host offers a drink and the guest replies with a pun about caxia. The short verse showcases playful wordplay rooted in place names.
Veterans from across the South and North gathered in Dallas for the final reunion as most attendees approached eighty. Despite the strain of long journeys and crowded conditions, they voted to hold the event again in Birmingham, Alabama next year with 30,000 visitors and an estimated 3,000 to 5,000 veterans present. Local officials W. C. Davis, Will Sandifer, G. O. Galloway, and former county clerk J C Rambo attended from the district.
Editor and two veterans recount a Tuesday to Friday ride on the Before Day Train. An elderly man and a G A R veteran clash over the Civil War, then another U C V veteran intervenes. The incident ends with peace as travelers reflect on past battles and national purpose.
The Boys Scouts of America aided Veterans and visitors at a Dallas Reunion, earning admiration for their escort role and ongoing service as familiar helpers over the years.
The piece praises Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, praising their service to Heroes of the South during the Dallas Reunion and urging Hearne citizens to back the Boy Scout movement with financial and moral support. It emphasizes scout dedication from dawn to night and likens Girl Scouts to national youth work.
A young sponsor asks a gray veteran editor if he is one of the dear old Veterans. The editor, amused, says he is ninety next spring and recalls the Battle of Bull Run. The girl jokes that he did the running then and is bulling now as she moves on.
Lon A. Smith State Commander of the Sons of Veterans was everywhere on hand and tireless in ensuring comfort and Southern hospitality for Veterans, the Sons, and the Daughters. The piece notes he nearly became National Commander and is expected to be selected next year in Birmingham.
The Democrat defends its local circulation against Hearne merchants who complain it is not as large as major dailies. The paper notes 15 years of effort, substantial local ads, and contrasts with out of town competitors while urging mutual support from merchants and readers.
Mr and Mrs L L Layne and son of Corpus Christi and Rev and Mrs C T Cummings and son of Anderson were at home for the graduation of their brother Harvey Stewart.
In recent days payments from numerous subscribers have gladdened the Meal Barrell, including Western Public Service Co of Calvert Texas and Southwestern Bell Telephone Co of the city. Other contributors listed are G M Williams J R Astin J W Henry and many more from cities such as San Antonio Hattiesburg Waco Franklin Eastland Benchley Mumford and local banks and officials.
Hearne scouts organized two troops under Aubrey McNeil and Herman Wilkerson and cleaned up the old berg. They rescued a drowning boy, Ralph Blackstone, by William Morgan and Harvey Tanner. Scouts learned life saving and Schafer resuscitation at the Robertson county Scout School on the Brazos.
Cards announce the graduation of William C. Rogers Jr. from Marlin High School. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Q. Rogers of Marlin. Mrs Rogers was formerly Miss Mattie Moseley of Hearne, daughter of the late James L. Moseley.
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Welch and companions drove to Bryan on Sunday and joined by Mrs. C. F. Moore to tour Independence and Old Washington. The group recalls family ties to Independence sixty years ago when Baylor University stood there. Miss Pearl Smith brought relics from Nancy Lea’s home and shared vivid memories of the area.
The Humble Oil and Refining Company hosts a picnic with many delights reported as a great day. full detailed coverage of fun and events will be provided next week due to a crowded news page this week.
Used but little 5 burner stove with 8 top burners 2 in oven in excellent condition. Bargain. See Mrs. F R Pughady.
An old advertisement touts a “pepsinated calomel” mix claimed to cleanse the liver aid digestion and stimulate kidneys. It promises quick relief for toxemia biliousness headaches constipation and indigestion and urges readers to buy from Luuey Drug Co.
Mrs J B Moss, formerly Miss Berta Timmons, died last Thursday at her mother's home in the Black Jack Betheny area. Burial was Friday at Suggs Cemetery with Rev J W Rawls officiating. She leaves her husband, two young children, her mother Laura Timmons, two brothers and five sisters. The Democrat extends condolences.
A Duffey Drug Company advertisement offers BLUE STAR REMEDY for skin conditions including itch eczema and ringworm. It promises a stain free bar with pleasant odor and a guarantee of results.
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