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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1914
Page
4
Waggoner and Echols Publishers publish at Whitewright as second class mail matter. Subscriptions run one year six months or three months to subscribers. The date on the margin shows payment time. Subscriptions expire the first of the month. Notify if the paper is not received regularly.
Exeunt Davis enter Postmaster Webster as discussions touch on Governor Colquitt and Cullen Thomas. The crowd debates loyalty flags caution, urging newcomers to refrain from action and keep the status quo.
Van Alstyne and Honey Grove have adopted the commission form of government, placing municipal management in the hands of two commissioners and a mayor.
The USDA reports Texas farmers must import 45 million bushels of corn before the next crop. This prompts calls to increase corn planting to reduce reliance on imports.
W P Z German, noted for his missionary work from Whitewright, has been appointed special assistant in the United States District Attorney's office in Oklahoma. He is a member of Hutch ings German of Muskogee and receives greetings from Whitewright.
Chas W Taylor state senator from the twenty seventh district and editor of the Rogers News seeks re election. His long service in the Texas legislature has deterred opposition. He is a staunch friend of B F Gafford, the Cotton Belt Agent of twenty years.
The Wells Fargo & Co president states the firm will not retire from express work. He notes the parcels post and express can coexist and that the company is adjusting to new conditions to maintain and improve service efficiency.
Sam Sparks reports the gubernatorial contest shrinks as most anti aspirants announce withdrawal from the April 14 Fort Worth convention. Governor Colquitt disapproves of the eliminations while Hon. Jas. E. Ferguson remains in the race amid the political shakeup.
Whitewright upholds a permanent fire fighting asset with a paid attendant and a volunteer company led by Chief Gattis. The local guardians protect property and lives, ensuring residents rest safely day and night, with a featured photograph of the fire fighting outfit on another page. Swat the fly.
A local trend sees many towns promoting church attendance and Sabbath observance with go to church efforts. Whitewright shows a developing go to Sunday school movement yielding noticeable results. The Sun endorses Sunday school and predicts it may soon invite more participation.
State Fire Insurance Commission reports last year 12 655 fires in Texas averaging 40 minutes apart and losses near 5 236 000. Most fires struck frame dwellings 5 130 or 40 percent. 71 percent avoidable, 18 percent unknown origin, 11 percent unavoidable. Property insured 876 804 000 with premiums 10 089 375. Bells hosts fifth Sunday Grayson County Missionary Baptist Association meeting with plans for Baptist church annex completion and Baraca and Philathea classrooms next Sunday.
Classified notice announces typewriter carbon paper for sale at the Sun office. Compact item listing notes available stock and contact under city classifieds provisions.
The Denison Herald notes a peaceful conclusion to the prohibition election with no injuries or acrimony. It urges both sides to unite and press forward for moral social and commercial progress in Denison Texas.
An advertorial urging readers to pursue business education at Tyler Commercial College Tyler Texas. It claims high efficiency through thinking remembering imagining and acting, cites lofty salary gains and brain potential statistics, and offers a free catalogue in exchange for name and address.
R. B. Gordon and Jesse Walker were called to the Cross Roads community about ten miles south of this city after word reached them that Mrs. Asa Walker had died on Saturday. The deceased was laid to rest at the community burying ground on Sunday.
W R Wilson buys residence lots just south of Guy Hamilton’s home and expects to erect a modern house within the year. The town shows steady growth as Whitewright reflects material progress.
Dr Spindle and daughter Miss Lois join Lee Crouch Dick Simmons Cal Reeves Elmo Wallace and John Kuykendall at the precinct singing convention in Tom Bean. The group reports a very enjoyable meet of the singers of Precinct No 2. Next convention set for Ida on the fifth Sunday in May.
In a 114 year old excerpt the Watonga Republican republishes Kingston New York Ulster County Gazette items dated January 4 1800 about the death and funeral of George Washington and other colonial news.
Mr and Mrs J R Carter returned home Saturday after a fortnight visiting their son Geo Carter in Electra and daughter Mrs Henry Duke in Dallas The trip contrasted Electras bustle with the slower steadiness of the black belt towns highlighting regional differences in pace and activity.
Will Spell Again The Eastern Star will run a spelling tournament at city hall Friday night inviting participation or spectators. Admission is ten cents with proceeds for a new piano bought for the Eastern Star hall. The blue back speller will be used.
Readers report Peruna shortens grippe and recovery time and several users share strong personal improvements. Mrs Jane Gift of Athens Ohio says it saved her life during a bad grippe six years ago and Victor Patneaude of Topeka Kansas notes renewed strength after using Peruna. Peruna Tablets now offered for those who object to liquid medicine.
Under the U S Department of Agriculture guidance a series of Farmers Institutes will be held in Bells April 9 Whitewright April 10 and Leonard April 11. Institutes offer free department bulletins and mailing lists for future reports. Farmers and families are urged to attend a day of study and discussion on key agricultural questions.
A Draughon's Practical Business College ad argues its diploma proves competency and leads to good jobs. It claims graduates hold positions and promises to place students in a role paying at least sixty dollars monthly, with a guarantee if placement fails.
Tuition payment options emphasized with an invitation to write or call and enroll at earliest convenience for Draughon's Practical Business College in Denison Texas.
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