29 Sep 1922
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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1922
Page
1
Prof J H Mathews ex WW major and chemist condemns Nevada plan to use gas in executions. He warns gas methods inflict agony and undermine humane punishment. He favors quiet, effective execution and urges medically trained staff if gas ever used.
A disjointed text notes an unusual obsession with climbing buildings and chimneys. It mentions George Polly of Lynn Massachusetts, described as a former soldier, tied to a tale about a benefit from a house and a tall tower in Boston and Pallas, with references to outer areas.
In Pittsburg Kansas Enid Oklahoma and Tulsa Oklahoma memorial services honored Lieutenant James W Hanbery known as Big Jim. He survived Chateau Thierry battlefield wounds and machine gun nest siege while leading a bayonet charge then became a newspaper reporter in Omaha. A Distinguished Service Cross was awarded at Fort Crook in Omaha amid praise from Pershing and Kansas Governor Allen.
Glenn TH Tieer former infantryman and director of Fortland Oregon post employment bureau called by Portland police chief Stoler to deploy American Legion members as police. Longshore workers and waterfront employees are guarding the area while regular traffic police assist. Some veterans wore their war uniforms during the action.
The article describes how ambitious young women knit sweaters to stretch limited budgets, with matching collars, vests, and accessories. It highlights refined details like net trims, flounces, sashes, and hats, noting the season’s emphasis on tasteful, wearable elegance and new afternoon outfits in brown crepe.
Maryland youths Warren Rice Joseph Glacklen and George Worrilow of Cecil county won the Northcliffe gold cup for the United States in the London Daily Mail sponsored livestock judging contest at the Royal Agricultural Society show in Doncaster and Paris Bastile Day celebrations followed.
A religious study lesson outlines the birth of John the Baptist as forerunner to Christ. It covers Zechariah and Elizabeth's piety, their childless state, the angelic announcement, John's Nazarite vow, the Holy Spirit, Elijah's spirit, Zechariah's doubt and blessing, and the fulfillment with John’s birth and naming.
A fragment mentions a decorative barrette suitable for the pretty maid with bobbed hair or a demure braid. It notes tortoise shell shaped flowers as the design.
The bureau of public roads reports stable grading costs for federal aid highway work. Average cost per cubic yard fell from 68 cents in 1910 to 66 cents in 1920, then declined further. For three months, national averages were 83, 60, and 74 cents in April May and June. Other items show a general trend toward stabilization, though earthwork cases vary.
A brief meditation contrasts youth and age as a poet notes a shift from writing satire about mankind to an apology in later years. The fragment reflects personal musing on literary stance and human folly across life stages.
A compact excerpt notes Lenity and Mercy as guiding traits in a courtly contest where gentleness favors the winner, with a nod to Shakespearean language about mercy shaping outcomes.
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