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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1925
Page
2
The Hearne Democrat Weekly lists subscription rates of one year for $1.50 and six months at a reduced price. It notes second class matter status, Hearne Texas post office details, and advertising rates including 25 cents per inch for display ads and 10 cents per line for local readers.
Two old friends meet on Broadway. One braggs he sold his dog to a rich oil man for $100,000 and was paid with two $50,000 cats. He refuses a $2,000 loan to help his hospitalised wife, citing the odd payment method.
Commentary from Atoka Oklahoma editor mocks church programs selling ad space like theatre booklets. Jokes about painting walls, Bible ads, and products stitched into hymnals, ending with playful spoof verses and a jab at commercialization.
Hershel Whitehurst leaves this week to join Georgetown Public School as a faculty member for the 1925 26 session. He will begin duties at the start of the new academic year.
Mrs Maggie Saunders of Palestine visited Mrs Rebecca Keith and Miss Alcesta Welch between trains on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs J W Sanders and their sons Billy Mack and Eugene departed Thursday for an automobile trip through the Rio Grande Valley.
Mrs Roy Stephens and her children from Dallas left for home Thursday after visiting in the W H Ely home. They were accompanied by Miss Ryances Ely and Miss Katie Ely.
Miss Harding will teach in Coleman during the 1925 26 session. She has been visiting in Dallas and left from there for Coleman at the weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Welch Mrs W H Davison Miss Pearl Smith and their guests Mr and Mrs W Timon Smith of San Antonio were guests of Mrs C F Moors of Bryan at six o'clock dinner Sunday.
H C Lyon superintendent of Hearne Independent School District spoke Sunday evening in Mumford delivering an address titled The New Era. He addressed the public about educational progress and community development, outlining future district goals and inviting local participation.
W A Wilkerson president and Dr W K Waltman secretary of the Hearne Rotary Club attended the new forty first district Rotary International session in Vernon Texas Monday and Tuesday. Robertson county is among thirty four counties in the district. The event featured luncheons two chuck wagon feeds a Hill Crest Country Club dance and a model luncheon by Amarillo. Business sessions were in the Presbyterian Church basement with Dr E L Moore pastor serving as local marson.
Rev J P Love will hold services at St Philip's Episcopal church Sunday morning September 13 at 11 o'clock. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend the service.
Public school opening tended to all patrons and others interested to attend the opening exercises in the auditorium Monday evening September 14 at 8 o'clock.
Strayed one brown horse mule about 1100 pounds branded J H with red paint on left shoulder. Described as raw boned and pigeon tied. Call J L Callaway, Milford, and receive reward. Adv tf.
For sale by J. M. Murphy of Troup Texas a building with seventeen rooms and cold water. Business good but poor health and old age compel sale. Also notes about local social visits and advertisements mentioning Hart and Mart's Shoes.
Lax-Fos with Pepsin is advertised as a specially cared syrup laxative for habitual constipation. It relieves promptly and should be taken regularly for 14 to 21 days to induce regular action. It stimulates and regulates and is very pleasant to take. 60c per bottle.
Miss Helen Cummings arrives home Friday from San Antonio where she stayed with Mr and Mrs DeWitt Waltman after completing her summer work at the University of Texas.
An advertisement for Duffey Drag Company promotes a product to stop itching and treat skin diseases such as eczema tetter and ringworm with a pleasant odor claiming it won’t stain clothing. It lists conditions like poison oak and old sores and emphasizes ease of use.
RB Ewine reports an October 8 poultry show in Robertson County with Duchess and attendants selections by towns including Calvert and Franklin. Premiums cover winners' expenses. G B Mears and W W Davis showcase Jersey cows Herefords hogs and goats. 1000 season tickets at 75 cents with no pass outs, catalog coming to stores soon.
Carr and Floy Ross Robinson of Austin have spent the summer with their grandmother Mrs. S C Beckham and left for home at the week end, ending their stay with a cheerful note.
Ad cites influenza and grip with Bromo Quinine tablets as remedy. Claims sole Bromo Quinine product with E. W. Grove signature on the box. Price shown as 30 cents.
Miss Eugenie Marshall, of the Armstrong party, arrived Saturday for a brief visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Marshall before continuing to Gainesville to resume her duties at the high school in that city.
The Sunbeam, a long distance daylight passenger train on the Southern Pacific, passed Hearne on its initial run. It is billed as the southwest’s fastest through service, covering 265 miles in 329 minutes and arriving at objective points by 6 30 p m daily.
With the public school reopening next Monday and members at home, the church expects at least 200 in Sunday School Sunday morning. The 11 oclock hour will discuss Am I My Brother s Keeper based on Gen 4 9 through 12. Evening topic Hypocrites and Hypocrisy based on I Kings 18 21. Texts to follow. These subjects, discussed impersonal, aim to interest all. Pastor leads.
An advertisement claims that worms cause unhealthy color and stomach upset in children. Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic is promoted as a two to three week remedy to enrich blood improve digestion and strengthen the whole system. It asserts nature will dispel worms and the child will regain health. Pleasant to take and priced at 0c per bottle.
Mrs. R. J. Brule and her children from Navasota were guests of Mrs. Floy Reinhardt for the weekend. Miller's offers everything for the automobile with prompt courteous service. An acre of land in eastern Hearne is for sale by non resident owner J Felton Lane.
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