Whitewright Sun notices and local election notes
The Whitewright Sun urges readers to verify subscription dates and welcomes reports of missed issues. It notes the push for curb construction, mentions Charley McKemy becoming a Denison city commissioner, and discusses campaign supplements for governor candidates Bailey Neff and others. A May truck parade to North and East Texas, including Whitewright, is planned with a 17 piece band and moving picture unit.
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Sun
Joseph W. Bailey
Neff
the Sun
Texas
Dallas
Whitewright
Times subscription price not at cost for readers
The Clarks ville Times notes that newspapers are provided for less than cost to the public. After postage ink and other charges are paid, the newspaper finds subscribers receive the Times for less than its cost with no profiteering in subscription prices.
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Times
Clarksville Times
Leap Year Club Entertainment and Evening Social
Last Tuesday the Leap Year Club was entertained by Miss Mildred Cantrell with a business session followed by games. Miss Mae Badgett and Miss Eddie Badgett hosted later, taking the group to the movies to see Wanted, a Husband. They returned for more refreshments of chicken sandwiches salad pickles and hot coffee, noting their dry status in Texas does not hinder a lively social night.
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Mildred Cantrell
Misses Mae
Eddie Badgett
Miss
Hemstitching Service Offered By Local Shop
Hudson Davis Co announces hemstitching service with Miss Olive Neff in charge of the machine. They invite customers to place orders for hem stitching.
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Olive Neff
Hudson, Davis & Co
Studebaker Cars Under Probe by Mitch ell Hudson Co
Sherman dealer Mitch ell Hudson Motor Co announces inquiry into new Studebaker automobiles. The article notes dealer involvement and potential evaluation of features and pricing as buyers seek informed choices.
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Studebaker
Mitchell-Hudson Motor Co
Sherman
Hint Proved Effective at Dinner Party
Peggy attended a friend's dinner with her parents as a special favor. Jelly, a gelatin and fruit juice dessert, was served. Peggy, overlooked in serving, asked what flavor the jelly was. She was then given a generous portion as a polite child.
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Peggy
Rats Around My Place Were Wise Says John Tuthill
John Tuthill reports trying poisons and RAT-SNAP to rid his home of rats. He claims inside ten days the product eliminated the infestation. RAT-SNAP can be laid where rats scamper with three sizes available 25c 50c and 1.00. Sold and guaranteed by Wilson-Montgomery and Dyer Jones.
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John Tuthill
Wilson-Montgomery and Dyer & Jones
May Basket Surprise for Aunt Cynth in Wartime
In a quiet town during World War I era, Aunt Cynth misses a parade and a train to greet returning soldiers. Her nephew Ted keeps a secret that leads to a heartwarming May basket moment, revealing Joe has come home unseen. They share cakes, lemonade, and tears of joy, ending with renewed hope.
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Cynthia Smith
Cynthia
Aunt Cynth
France
Joe
Spie and Span
Teddie
Aunt
Agiles Teddie
Susie Grimes
Cynth
Catalpa
Ted
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
No Housework for Them Soldiers Learn to Sweep and Cook
A lighthearted note contrasts soldiers taught domestic chores with brides of today. The piece jokes that brides will have a perpetual cinch continuing the old routine of cleaning and cooking skills.
Atlantis Balloon Crossing Attempt of 1873
The Atlantis set out from Brooklyn on October 6 1873 with Prof Washington H Donaldson and companions Alfred Ford and George A Lunt, riding a lifeboat under a balloon and using carrier pigeons for communications. It landed in New Canaan Connecticut later that afternoon about 100 miles from the start, failing to reach Europe.
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Atlantic
Walter Wellman
America
Atlantis
Brooklyn N. Y
Washington H. Donaldson
Alfred Ford
George A. Lunt
New Canaan
Work Counts
Mayor Snyder criticizes recommendations as ineffective comparing them to a cook's note from his home. He recalls a maid who wrote it after night school sessions, implying low value and poor effort in modern recs. The anecdote underscores skepticism toward casual or rushed endorsements.
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Snyder
Service Cars Anywhere Day or Night Careful Drivers
Advertisement notes dependable service cars available at any hour with careful drivers. Fronted by W. T. Nicholson and contact phone 177. Presented in a vintage newspaper ad style with a pricing line for The Sun at $1.50 yearly.
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W. T. Nicholson
Furniture and Undertaking price guide by Will Looney
When in need of furniture art squares or rugs, get our prices before you make a purchase. Will Looney offers furnishings and undertakings with emphasis on upfront pricing and customer service.
Revival Meeting At Methodist Church Gains Interest
The revival meeting began last Sunday at the Methodist church and grows daily. Rev. E. A. Maness of Atlanta preaches while Rev. E. H. Crandall of Celina reads the choir. Morning services at 10 o clock and evening at 7 30. Six districts hold daily afternoon prayer in homes. Maness delivers strong sermons and the singing improves each day. All who enjoy good preaching and singing are urged to attend.
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Methodist Church
E. A. Maness
Atlanta
E. H. Crandall
Celina
Pilot Grove News visits and local sports results
Wesley Judd Willie Judd and Stanley Garland visited Denison Friday. Mrs Joe Smith and Garland returned to Orangeville after visiting her mother Mrs S ley Garland. Mrs J D Garland has been ill but is up this week. Miss Maggie Hulett has been sick. Bro Rheady of Dallas preached here last week. Willie Webb and Nell Badgett visited Whitewright. Local boys beat Sunny Hill in Friday game and defeated outsiders in the larger game. Cannon outsiders beat Pilot Grove outsiders 7 to 2 Saturday. Mrs Maud Henry returned from Durant Saturday. Mildred and Beatrice Garland visited Miss Mayme Butts. Mr and Mrs Hudgins of Grapevine visiting Westminster. Mr and Mrs Gilmore Webster of Whitewright visited F M Sloan family.
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Wesley Judd
Willie Judd
Stanley Garland
Denison
Joe Smith
Garland
Orangeville
Maggie Hulett
Bro. Rheady
Dallas
Willie Webb
Nell Badgett
Whitewright
Sunny Hill
Cannon Outsiders
Pilot Grove
Cannon
Maud Henry
Durant
Mildred
Beatrice Garland
Mayme Butts
Mrs. Hudgins
Grapevine
Westminster
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J. H. Waggoner
Charley McKemy
Canaan
McKemy
Dick McMurry
Dallas News
Cone Johnson
Tyler
Ben Gafford
Grayson County
Leap Year Club
MAY
Geneva A. Eldredge
Badgett’s Millinery
Los Angeles Times
Pilot Grove News
S@ley Garland
J. D. Garland
Gallaher & Son
Whitewright Lumber Company Buiding Service and Material
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