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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1915
Page
2
The City of Commerce approved the commission form of government after a public vote. Joe M. Moore of Lone Oak News led the alderman ticket, explaining the political shift. The Farm & Ranch column argues that true backbone of the nation is honest farmers, not politicians.
Farmers in this community inquire about silo costs as a means to conserve forage. If rainfall matches forecasts, it could be an ideal year to test silos, already praised as delivering winter feed, likened to the nation’s canning industry for the home table.
The Leonard Graphic lauds Judge Quentin D Corley of Dallas for turning severe disability into success. It highlights his early loss of both arms and his indomitable will, stating grit and ambition lead to achievement despite hardship.
Mrs. T. J. Liggett of Whitewright is spending the week with her sister Mrs. W. G. Hodges in Savoy, per local society notes.
The McKnight family of Bella Vista California gained prominence after Mrs McKnight bore four children between 7 40 am and 11 20 am on a single morning. Former Bowie county Texas residents the family now totals thirteen children. The legislature appropriated 5000 dollars for their rearing and education and local clubs and church auxiliaries provided nurses and funds.
The revival started at the Baptist Church four to five weeks ago, then moved to a large tent on the jockey yard and closed Sunday night. Rev Gerald Sheehan preached most after week one, with Rev Harrell leading earlier. About eighteen conversions reported.
Whitewright city after installing a new water plant will sell its old pumping plant to the highest cash bidder on Wednesday April 21. The lot includes an 80 hp Atlas boiler a steam compound air compressor a steam pump a boiler feed pump a boiler heater a steel smokestack and related fittings plus the old building tubs and appurtenances. Removal must occur within thirty days. Contact city secretary S H Montgomery Hello 20 for details and best grocery service by T J Smith.
Public notice in Grayson County Texas District Court commands the Sheriff to publish for eight weeks the citation to Unknown Owners of Lot 7 Block 18 Carr Burdette Addition Sherman. The State seeks taxes due 1901-1913 totaling $14.39 with a lien on the property. Case number 22664. Judgment requested includes debt penalties attorney fees and costs. Clerk J H Taylor with Deputy Tinie Cantrell.
The Denison Gazetteer notes interurbans hurt steam roads and jitneys threaten streetcars. It calls good roads and cheaper transport the new order and mentions Whitesboro’s thriving steam laundry. It claims Whitesboro’s water is ideal for laundry and a plant could prosper there.
I M Payne of Commerce has purchased the Collinsville Times and the publication already shows signs of improvement and increased patronage.
A testimonial from Mrs. M A Bridges of Robinson Mississippi claims Foley Kidney Pills restored her energy after two years of kidney trouble and says she feels like a 16 year old. The ad promotes relief from backache rheumatism and bladder issues and offers the product via Kirkpatrick Bryant. Also promotes soft drinks and a local confection and restaurant business P J Pierce & Sons.
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