06 Sep 1912
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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1912
Page
1
The Hearne Democrat is entered as second class matter in Hearne Texas. The notice references mailing at the Hearne post office under the act of March 3 1879 with a date of September 6 1912.
A Hearne Democrat columnist criticizes local merchants who order or print from distant vendors. He argues that home printers and stores lose business to out of town rivals, urging locals to patronize town businesses and compare prices. The piece condemns the mindset that cheaper options exist elsewhere and calls for supporting local industry.
The passage argues merchants sending printing and customers buying out of town harm local economy. It notes many merchants use The Democrat for job work and advertise in its columns, while locals prefer home merchants for satisfactory transactions. It praises patriotic citizens who patronize local businesses to grow the town.
The piece argues editors must uphold public good over profit, likening a newspaper to a judge in integrity. It defends independent editorials, warns against being bribed or influenced, and states advertising must fund production while editorial voice remains uncowed and not for sale.
In Robertson County Texas the commissioners move to reduce the county treasurer’s revenues and cut salaries for county officials. Judge J C Scott granted an injunction against T E Tolan after disputes over his removal as supreme commander of the Willing Workers. The Franklin public school board plans to open on September 16 to allow country children to enroll. a new primary classroom is added with Mrs Stella Cole in charge. Obituaries note the deaths of Mrs Geo W Davin and Geo W Meadors in Franklin. County court convened with a sizable misdemeanor docket.
Cato Sells says Texas Democrats can raise about 50000 for the presidential campaign fund from many small gifts, not from trusts or millionaires. He urges loyal Democrats to contribute a dollar or less to fund legitimate campaign expenses and avoid reliance on rich interests, noting prior fundraising patterns and urging widespread support.
A paint dealer urges homeowners not to delay painting, arguing the rise in job costs is about 10 percent and the first year drop will be at most half that. He notes the average Devoe job runs about $50 and that waiting could cost more than $2.50, stressing to do it now if your property needs it.
Farm for sale located 51 2 miles from Franklin on Wheelock road. Two dwellings, two wells, good tank and improvements. Hog pasture and free range along the Navasota river. Address W. Ness, Rouble 6, Franklin. Date 9 6 1. £
A fragment mentions Phil called The Honest and references a phone inquiry. The context is unclear but suggests an informal exchange or label tied to a person named Phil. No date or location is provided.
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