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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1926
Page
3
A National Farm Radio Council survey of 43 states shows over 46 percent report cash savings from using radio to receive market reports. Most farmers value early market news and 95 percent see radio as utility as well as amusement. Peak listening is 8 to 8:30 p.m. with noon audiences large and little afternoon audience.
Dor o thy Ellingson a jazz girl who killed her mother must serve the maximum ten years in San Quentin. State prison directors set the term after six months, with eligibility for parole after five years. Judge Harold Louderback ordered the term’s length be decided later.
Texas Republican leaders propose impartial probe of the party and its candidates to Senator Butler. They pledge to donate 20000 dollars if the committee finds the organization reputable and making progress, contingent on donations from Wurzbach and Congressmen Wood and Tilson if conditions are met.
Whitewright onion growers held their first meeting on Saturday March 26 to arrange crate purchases from Manning Clark and Meador for 6000 to 7000 crates per car. Growers urged orders to avoid stock holding and extra haul. The Whitewright Sun subscription asked for market news and updates on buyers in the North.
A unique bridal shower at the McMillin home honoring Louise LaRoe who wed Bailey Mack. Guests presented parcels at a station, enjoyed a Gypsy fortune, and toasted the couple. A traveling case prize and excess baggage bags capped the playful event marked by readings, telegrams, and rice showers.
Vintage medicine ad touts Laxative Brom Quinine tablets to stop cough and headache in one day. Notes ROVE's signature on each box and price 30 cents. Ends with call to action for purchase.
Mrs Josephine Miller wife of Sam R Miller died at her home northwest of Quanah Texas on Tuesday morning March 16 after a ten day pneumonia illness. Born in Missouri March 28 1862 she was daughter of J S Biggerstaff pioneer family of Fannin County. She lived at Whitewright many years married December 1 1880. Survived by husband daughter seven grandchildren four brothers and the local sympathy of friends in Whitewright Hardeman County and surrounding area.
Wharton Texas March 29 an ordinance now in effect requires all city chickens to be kept in pens. A notable clause declares that any chicken found out of pens after the date shall be given to the preachers of Wharton.
Auto Sparks quotes a man explaining why he named his car after his wife. He says she cost a fortune to buy and has depreciated so much he cannot unload her. He adds the man who introduced him to her was a liar in five ways.
A brief editorial note from the Boston Transcript urges stronger certainty in business dealings and a reduction in confidence men preying on firms.
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