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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1925
Page
2
The Hearne Democrat issues its weekly edition from Hearne Texas dated September 25 1925 edited by J Fearon Lane with subscription rates listed as One Year two dollars sixty cents Six months half year. Advertising rates shown include display at 25 cents per inch and local readers ten cents per line each in serial. Ads run until ordered out.
Robertson County growers in Hearne report drought limited crops yet produce fine sweet potato patches. Watermelons have been plentiful and sold well, with some melons under ten pounds fetching about five cents per pound. Pompey Banks sold two large watermelons near Elliott to local banks and merchants, proving irrigation is less needed in deep sandy soils.
An editorial extols American homes as highly comfortable using a $15,000 average dwelling example. It notes 30 percent of cost goes to modern conveniences like plumbing and heating and urges caution with matches and fires. The piece questions European styles and praises electrical, sanitary homes, urging Hearne to improve fire safety with Mayor W. H. Ely’s support.
Hearne Rotary Club has grown from fifteen to twenty three members. The organization invites one member per local classification, each an executive head, with attendance rules mirrored worldwide. July attendance led the district. August ranked sixth, reflecting service above self.
Lon A Smith state commander of the Sons of Confederate Veterans announced the staff for the annual reunion to be held in Abilene beginning September 30. Appointments include Elgin Blalock adjutant in chief John W Hornsby advocate general O M Stone commissary general J A Lytte quartermaster general Arthur W Taber inspector general Dr J R Maxfield surgeon general Rev Jefferson Davis chaplain J Felton Lane historian Justin Stein color bearer and brigade commanders H S Brashear Ed S McCarver W R Hughes W J Rhea W E Hubert W C Davis W L Dean Jesse Mosely W W Boldin D F Wade R B Harrison Hugh Small Adam R Johnson Sam Johnson J J Fox John B E Quaid T Bledsoe Tom Bledsoe and T P Russell plus sponsor Miss Katie Daffan of Ennis.
Miss Frances Green who has been in Baylor College for the summer session arrived at home Friday to remain until the opening of the fall term of the college.
A list of agricultural equipment offered for sale includes a 20 horsepower gas line engine, a corn grist mill, and a peanut and pea thresher with castings and pulleys. All items are complete and in good condition. Seller offers to sell all or separately at bargain prices.
At a Tuesday meeting the Chamber of Commerce unanimously urged city executives to enforce sanitary provisions. Hearne residents voted 50 thousand dollars for sewerage, with 234 property owners already connected. The group questioned who should enforce the law and pledged support for officials to act, urging enforcement or repeal if jurors won’t uphold it.
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Funeral services for Mrs T W McNeel were held at the family home with Rev C E Bullock and Rev A A Wagnon officiating. Burial followed in Norwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were her sons Albert Marion Aubrey and grandsons Richard Ran Boswell Maurice McNeel. Mrs McNeel had lived in Elliott and Hearne, Texas, and was a longtime Baptist member who bore three years of illness with steadfast faith. She leaves husband T W McNeel, four sons, one daughter and eleven grandchildren.
A Methodist Church drive urges every resident member to attend the eleven o'clock service next Sunday. Pastor A. A. Wagnon promises to reveal who is the biggest hypocrite in Hearne and invites members to share real reasons for irregular church attendance, with no excuses.
A small ad lists Harris and Bush Groceries and Dry Goods with a contact phone 88. The notice advertises daily staples and household provisions at the local grocery.
Mr and Mrs J R Hays welcomed as guest their niece Miss Mattie Arnett of Kerens staying with them during the week The family hospitality news item notes a domestic social visit with a named person from Kerens.
OH-MOTHER-Hart introduces new Gingham collection for girls’ school dresses targeting local families. The ad highlights durable fabrics and tidy styles suitable for everyday wear.
A farmer complained pheasants were eating his corn and the Iowa game department killed two birds to inspect crops. The Industrial News Bureau notes scientists find birds aid crop protection by controlling bugs and worms. The piece argues for a five year pause on bird slaughter and promotes turkey raising with cotton farming to curb pests.
An advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Brom Quinine tablets with E W Groves signature on each box and a 30 cent price.
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