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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1915
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun credit line shows F. M. Echols as publisher with the paper mailed at Whitewright as second class post. The note reflects standard postal designation for the newspaper publication.
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All resolutions of respect obituaries and cards of thanks published in this paper will be charged 3 cents per line. Church and lodge notices advertising socials or entertainments with revenue will be 3 cents per line. Public benefit religious fraternal or public meetings will be published free of charge.
Governor Ferguson asserts he removed a Southwestern Insane Asylum board member to favor a political friend and says he has laid his cards face up on the table. The remark implies he expects scrutiny of his methods and warns the public to interpret his language cautiously.
Mrs. Mary Lindsey, reputed oldest citizen of Grayson county, died at her Sherman home Monday morning. Born in Kentucky on July 24, 1811, she followed frontier settlement westward to Texas, settling in the area that would become Collin county.
The head of an American ordnance factory says millions of war munitions orders were refused for Europe in the last six months. He states the corporation will take no part in the bloody business, prompting editorials asking why factories manufacture arms for war and urging all ordnance plants to exit the business as nations cease fighting.
The Sherman Democrat argues farmers should prioritize feeding families and stock over expanding cotton acreage. It warns against excessive cotton planting and urges making cotton only a surplus crop. It predicts a price rise may lure farmers back to cotton as planting season nears.
H. D. Cumby a Sherman attorney who was struck and seriously injured months ago by a stray bullet from an officer’s pistol has filed suit against the city seeking 50 000 in damages.
A United States submarine F-4 sank while manoeuvering off Honolulu. The crew of twenty five perished and a Ft. Worte youth, whose parents live near Byers, was aboard. The fate of the vessel is sealed in the unfathomable depths with no surviving crew member to tell the tale.
Rev. W. J. Epting reported on a Grayson County Baptist Missionary Association gathering in Sherman Monday. Rev. Hawes of Denison, father of Mrs. W. T. Sears of this city, was elected county missionary for evangelistic work of the church in the county.
Commissioner Jim Biggerstaff is devoting full time to his duties after the recent legislative increase in county commissioner salaries, making full-time service a requirement for Grayson county officials. The staff reports this change followed Monday morning activities at the county road camp in his precinct.
The Whitewright Carnival runs six days with Lachman-Lewis shows offering a high class modern lineup never seen locally. Ten big features entertain nightly with free admission to the ground and daily free acts and band concerts. The standout act is Teddy the horse with the human brain, among other objections free features. Sun and Dallas News $91.50.
Capt J K E Deupree of Ivanhoe visited Bonham yesterday, the longest absence since after the Civil War. He cited bad roads as the delay and said he would prefer a good pike road over interurban or navigable river access, expressing relief at upcoming improvements. Bonham News.
A readers interest note presents the county’s financial status at this time detailing revenues expenditures and overall balance. The report highlights tax receipts fund balances and budgetary health as of the latest period with emphasis on municipal services and upcoming allocations.
The State of Texas seeks taxes owed for years 1901 through 1913 on Lot 7 Block 18 Carr Burdette Addition Sherman Grayson County. Unknown owners are summoned to appear April first 1915 in the 59th Judicial District Court to answer. The petition seeks judgment for debt penalties costs and relief. Clerk J H Taylor notes the March 4 1915 filing.
An advertisement from Tyler Commercial College Tyler Texas touts a four step program to boost thinking memory imagination and action claiming most men only use ten percent of brain power and promising higher salaries through practical courses in book keeping business administration finance shorthand or telegraphy with a free catalogue on request.
Mrs Alfred Slack of Palmyra Pa testifies that after three years of black measles and a chronic cough her child improved dramatically after using Vinci cod liver and iron tonic. She notes restored appetite weight and activity such as snow play. Local druggists Dyer and Jones promote Vinci with a money back guarantee.
Mrs M A Bridges of Robinson Mississippi writes that she is 61 and began Foley Kidney Pills ten months ago after suffering kidney ailment for two years. She reports feeling like a 16 year old girl and notes the pills invigorate weak kidneys, relieve backache, rheumatism and bladder trouble. Sold by Kirkpatrick Bryant.
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