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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1918
Page
2
Whitewright reports new life with a lively commercial club and a 2000 dollar investment by the city in the third Liberty loan. Senator Johnson campaigns for lieutenant governor and local readers hear of a Western Front veteran’s planned visit, while a Tribune editor battles illness.
In a death grapple with the Germans the push to boost the Third Liberty Loan missed its schedule and disappointed many, while Whitewright proceeds with its Third Liberty Loan obligation as communities seek to meet the quota.
Whitewright and surrounding districts report subscriptions exceeding 80000 of a 107659 quota for the third Liberty loan. Communities within Whitewright’s area have raised over half their shares and are urged to go over the top for an honor flag. Citizens are reminded to meet their duty by subscribing generously in support of the war effort.
The piece notes a shift in fashion logistics from many large trunks for chorus costumes to a single bag, reflecting changes in wardrobe practices and efficiency. Cassell's Saturday Journal.
A newspaper blurb promotes a lemon skin softener made from two lemons and three ounces of orchard white to create a quarter pint lotion. It claims to bleach freckles, sallowness and tan, soften rough hands, and keep usable for months with daily facial massage.
The Whitewright Commercial Association has organized to promote Whitewright's material interests and community well being. It reports an executive committee, bylaws, and working committees, with membership cards issued for twelve dollar yearly dues. The group aims to keep the Jefferson Highway on its original route and to boost local trade and civic efforts.
Last Friday the Red Cross opened its campaign with the slogan Every woman in Whitewright serving her country and humanity under the flag. Seventeen auxiliary members visited 878 local women, finding 28 out of town or not at home, 28 invalid, 26 too busy to serve, and many already wage earners contributing money. The report shows 87 will work in hospital garment, 78 in surgical dressings, 76 home sewing, 66 knit, and 75 promising to sew at home. New workers rise as total potential grows toward almost 1000 for the month. some serve in multiple departments. Mrs. Cardwell heads the cutting department for dressings. volunteers are urged to help mornings 9 to 11.
The Evening Line-Up notes Foley's Honey and Tar eases coughs for children and adults at bedtime. A Mr. Chas. Baker of Brownsville Texas praises its quick relief for bad coughs, claiming it helps both children and adults rest. the product contains no opiates.
Tom Everheart died Tuesday morning at nine o'clock from a paralysis stroke at his home 826 North Crockett Sherman age sixty one. Born in Grayson county he had lived in Sherman twenty five years and was a successful business man and large landowner. He was a member of the Southern Methodist church and is survived by his widow Eula, two sons and a daughter. Ernest is in business in South America while William and Kate live at home. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 1 30 p m at the house followed by an overland funeral arrangement.
Dr J F Pierce pastor of Travis Street Methodist church conducted the burial rites for the deceased. Pallbearers included M C Everheart and James P Everheart of Sherman, Rev Joe Everheart of Pottsboro, and Roy Eugene and Floyd Everheart of Whitewright. Sherman Courier.
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