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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1914
Page
2
The Whitewright Sun lists subscription rates and terms published by Waggoner and Echols Publishers. It details one year for 1.00 six months 60 cents three months 35 cents and notes that the date on the margin shows the paid period. all subscriptions expire the first of the month and readers should notify if the paper is not received regularlу.
This item outlines charges for obituaries cards and resolution of respect at 3 cents per line. It also states church and lodge notices with revenue use 3 cents per line while public benefit meetings are published free of charge.
The first actual work on the new public school building started Thursday morning with hope it will be ready for occupancy at the start of the next school session.
The Sun notes a complimentary copy of Henry Exall Year Book on modern agricultural methods. Priced at one dollar, the work is praised as worthwhile for farmers and a lasting heritage from the author.
The notice urges voters to keep their poll tax receipts for use in May to elect Board of Education members and for July and November elections, stressing preservation of the suffrage certificate for future voting events.
Dallas receives one of twelve regional reserve banks and will oversee Texas nearly all of Louisiana Oklahoma New Mexico and much of Arizona along with 726 National banks under its supervision.
Mrs E W Harris and Henry Camp Harris sell the Greenville Herald to Tom Reed Poole and Willis Cole Poole and associates who will reorganize the publication and strive to improve it.
The Sun notes Curtis can publish the Tom Bean Times from his own plant again after the fire destroyed the previous Times office. Previously the paper was printed in Sherman while a new plant was installed, and the editor was forced to relocate printing duties.
The Grayson County Signal reprints a Sun item about Whitewright risking loss of a rural route and urges the town to unite with farmers to repair roads to satisfy the postal department.
The council purchased two acres northwest of town from Walter Myrick for 100 dollars, creating a permanent dumping ground and saving about eight dollars per month in garbage disposal rent for taxpayers.
A collection of brief quotes from Texas papers emphasizes decisive action and steady development. Whitewright Sun notes eradicating the first fly of spring curbs a trillion offspring, while North Fort Worth Sunday News and Van Alstyne Leader praise perseverance. Whitewright plans a $19,000 school building.
The airdome summer theatre plan, cherished by local citizens, exploded after promoters learned the structure lay in the fire limits and violated city ordinance. The new galvanized engine house by R S Morehead also fails city rules and must be rebuilt with brick to comply with the law.
The Dallas Evening Journal debut on April 1 under A. H. Belo & Co. is praised for elevating Texas journalism and Dallas growth. The Whitewright Ice Co. plant has been sold and shipped to Walnut Springs, with the brick site repurposed by an oil mill after repairs for the next season.
The city voted on mayor and aldermen with strong support for debt bonds and a new pumping plant. Elmo Wallace and Miss Mabel Witherspoon were in a runaway accident but escaped with minor injuries as their buggy capsized on West Spruce Street.
Local office advertises chattel mortgage blanks for sale. Listings offer standard forms for securing loans on personal property and other collateral. Availability at the Sun office for immediate purchase and use.
Herbert P. Blanton of this city wed Miss Pearl Tucker at Miller Grove near Sulphur Springs last Saturday and returned to Whitewright to reside on West Spruce street. Blanton works at T. J. Smith’s grocery and the community congratulates the couple. Bells Chimes Joe Dyer and Ben Dyer were in Whitewright Friday. Jim Reynolds visited Whitewright Thursday. Ben Childress of Whitewright stayed with relatives here last week. George Baugher and Dillard Carr returned to Whitewright after visiting a camp house on Choctaw creek.
Local grocer T J Smith markets fresh groceries to tempt spring appetites. Shoppers are urged to try seasonal produce and daily specials at the corner store, inviting residents to sample the newest stock and curbside pickup options.
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