22 Sep 1916
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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1916
Page
1
The Hearne Democrat notes that JJ Felton Lane proprietor’s entry as second class matter was recorded May 12 1911 at Hearne Texas under the act of 1879. The brief notice confirms postal designation and location.
The city health officer Dr. Thomas Jay Pugh reports Hearne’s health conditions reasonably good but cites unhealthy backyards and unsanitary premises. Weeds breed mosquitoes and foul ditches. the city council orders remediation and warns of prosecution for violations. The editor and city attorney urge enforcement of sanitary ordinances and citizen reports to authorities to improve civic welfare.
The McKinney Courier-Gazette notes editors must craft rosy wedding and obituary notices to satisfy subscribers and relatives. It argues that editors shape public perception to keep readers engaged, even when personal histories are modest or flawed.
An old fashioned editorial ideal is praised for honesty while modern editors are mocked as liars about circulation. The piece contrasts blunt truth with licensed embellishment and notes editors as part of a bygone era versus contemporary practice.
Poet Walt Mason vents about wartime price hikes touching coal ice and bakery pies. He mocks merchants for profiteering during war, noting higher costs and empty shelves while lamenting real suffering behind inflated charges.
A Waco shoe firm advertises as the agency for a well known brand and seeks Hearne customers via circulars. The letter questions whether Hearne stores carry the shoes and suggests local merchants could beat mail orders. Notices of visitors Mrs B W Beckham and Henry, and Mr Otis Cardwell with Miss Ethel Mitchell, visiting Hearne are recorded.
A Hearne dry goods and clothing merchant has secured a leading line from a major American clothing house, reflecting strong business insight. The piece urges him to advertise publicly to inform buyers, noting that operating without advertising is like kissing your girl in the dark.
Mr Alf Harlan reported that Port Sullivan voters approved a 5000 bond for a new district school serving about 25000 acres and combining Branchville Tyson and Port Sullivan schools. Contract let to Jerry Nabours Cameron with Wilkerson Bros supplying lumber. Two buses to shuttle students, modernization planned, completion about six weeks, tax levy of 5 on 100 to cover interest and sinking fund.
The report notes widespread interest in advancing education for children across county rural communities. Attendees at the funeral of Mrs. John Green include Mrs. L. E. Davis of Mount Vernon, Mr. Harris Green of Galveston, J. W. Green of Ennis, and others from Whitesboro, Calvert, Elliott, and nearby areas, reflecting community support for local schooling and reform.
Mrs Eula Walker proprietress offers board and lodging at 1 dollar per day with special weekly and monthly rates. Mr Z R Kingsley, longtime Democrat ally, visited Tuesday and dropped a dollar in the meal barrel.
A vintage ad copy promotes McLaughlin's Pea berry coffee as the finest in the world with a strong rich flavor. Regularly sold at 30 cents per pound, the price is advertised at 25 cents per pound by G Hart.
Mesdames Allen Varner Stevens Walter Fowler and Misses Ruth Simms Eddie Varner and Fern Moore of Gause visited in Hearne Saturday.
His many friends here will be glad to learn that the condition of Hon. W. W. Wilson, who has been so critically ill for some time, is much improved.
Mrs Oscar Robinson and her son Lewis Carr have returned to Hearne after spending the weekend with friends and relatives in Austin.
Advertises Sloan's Liniment as a universal remedy for rheumatism gout lumbago neuralgia and aching limbs. Claims easy application without rubbing deep penetration and quicker relief than ointments or poultices. Promotes emergency use and drugstore availability at 25 cents.
Mr. H. V. Harlan of Port Sulivan was in the city Monday.
The family thanks friends for kindness aid and sympathy during their recent loss and bereavement.
A vintage advertisement promotes Dr Kings New Discovery as a remedy for winter colds and coughs. It claims to ease sneezes sniffles sore throats and chest tightness and to loosen phlegm clear the head and soothe irritated membranes. The ad notes the product costs 25 cents at the druggist.
Mr. and Mrs. George Whatley with Mesdames Jesse Walton A K Tyson and Miss Ruth Metlock of Calvert visited the city Saturday to attend the funeral of Mrs. John Green.
Miss Julia Biden of Franklin visits Miss Eddie Jared and Mr and Mrs I Oscar with children, Mrs J Abrams, and Mr Gerson Bedach as they form a motor party traveling from Calvert on Sunday.
Mrs Tom Brashear entertained the ladies of the Episcopal Guild on Monday afternoon. Chicken sandwiches and iced tea were served.
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