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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1917
Page
2
The message urges readers to be prepared for sickness or misfortune by building bank savings. It emphasizes opening a bank account if none exists, increasing current balances, and the confidence and independence that a substantial bank balance affords for emergencies and opportunities.
Washington reports a forecasted drop of over fifty million bushels in the winter wheat crop from last year. The Department of Agriculture estimates 430,090,000 bushels with 65.4 percent of normal condition on April 1, as acreage rose to 40,090,000 acres amid wartime food concerns.
The article notes one of the largest acreages ever planted, but warns that insufficient winter snow has led to a decline in crop prospects.
Rev J H Dew and his wife began a revival meeting at the First Baptist Church in Sherman last Sunday. They have many Whitewright friends who will attend Sherman meetings. The couple has held three successful revival series in Whitewright recently with large congregations. They stay in Sherman until the 22nd of the month. J Ju Hansard renewed his Sun subscription and sent copies to three children.
Kor offers two good milch cows with young calves for sale. Contact M. Fulton, two miles south of Ells.
A local appeal argues Whitewright must raise school funds to move from Class 2 to Class 1 in the state system. It cites rising teacher costs, sewer expenses borne by the school, and the need for library books and apparatus to prevent deterioration while urging voters to support a tax increase.
Baron Erich Zweidenick demanded his passports and Austria-Hungary broke off relations with the United States. A Berne dispatch said Austria did so April 8 the day after Ambassador Penfield departed. All American representatives will withdraw. Sweden to take over Austrian interests in the U S.
Four trustees L LaRoe F Gatford R H May and R W Gallaher were elected to the city schools on a four-for-four ticket. The outgoing trustees Cox Stedham Mangram Myrick did not seek re election. The quiet election drew 61 votes with each ticket name receiving votes equal to the total polled.
The Sherman District Conference convenes at Whitewright Methodist Church this week with Bishop E. K. D. Mouton preaching at 7 45 p.m. Thursday. Devotional service opens Friday at 8 00 a.m. Special features will be announced from the pulpit. Everyone is cordially invited.
The Grayson County B Y P U Convention drew 128 delegates and visitors last Thursday and Friday. Dr Ball of Fort Worths Baptist Seminary Dr F F Brown of Sherman First Baptist and Dr Sherman of Denison First Baptist gave principal addresses. Visitors stayed in local church members homes and praised the hospitality shown in the city.
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