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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1923
Page
4
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The Standard Oil Company reduced gasoline to sixteen and a half cents per gallon in Kansas City, contrasting with a twenty three cent price in Texas.
A quotation compares historical hoop skirt wire to modern silk hose, noting a rise from 2.864 million dollars in wire to fifty million dollars in silk hose, illustrating changing fashion costs.
Crop prospects are at their best now with favorable conditions expected for the coming months. If weather stays favorable, bumper crops may be harvested, potentially improving the global outlook.
A Houston girl danced sixty five hours and fifty three minutes last week to hold a non stop record briefly. A Cleveland girl has since beaten this mark and the Houston girl vows to reclaim the title. The threat of continued bouts hints at a looming burial shroud in the rivalry.
Indianapolis railroad engineer George Bemis retired after fifty seven years of service and a flawless safety record. He always knelt in the cab to pray for passengers’ safety before each trip, a practice credited by some with his string of accident free years.
The Clarksville report suggests divine intervention as a blind girl Mary Gordon dies soon after her mother Mrs. William Gordon. The piece reflects faith that prayers are answered and that Providence works for good for those who love Him.
A Commerce and Finance pledge urges promoting happiness efficiency and welfare. It commits to speaking health prosperity good news and cheerful narratives and avoiding negative talk or burdens. The creed emphasizes encouragement and friendship as daily practice.
The article lauds Sheriff Everheart and his deputies for maintaining high standards of efficiency. It notes favorable press coverage and argues living flowers are due to officers of the law for facing challenging duties with duty and obligation.
A collection of pithy quotes from various papers on wit judgment love war and politics. It cites opinions about pedestrians drivers debt settlements marriage declarations of statesmanship and the role of public voices in shaping opinion.
Van Alstyne Leader notes Floyd Everheart assumed the sheriff role on January 1, succeeding renowned Texas peace officers Floyd Craig and his uncle Bill Everheart. Supporters described his appointment as continuing a legacy of efficient law enforcement in the region.
There is a need for an annex to Oak Hill Cemetery. Mark Montgomery and associates secured an option on ground north of the cemetery. If enough lots sell before the option expires, the addition will open immediately. blueprints are at Lloyd Moore's furniture store for public viewing.
Nancy France April 17 M Rosso and Mme Amalfi completed a non stop 185 mile roller skating run in twenty four hours seven minutes creating a world record for their specialty The feat was aimed at attracting American indoor athletes to Pont a Mousson and was announced as a new mark.
Austin April 18 The Supreme Court today upholds the Third Court of Civil Appeals decision in the Capitol Land Syndicate case. The state will recover 59 281 acres as excess over the three million donated for the Capitol construction. Land value is estimated at 1 000 000.
Van Alstyne April 17. Grayson county line district No. 8 votes 43 to 2 to issue bonds totaling 5000 dollars for Cold Springs common school. The measure approves financing for school improvements.
Whitewright high school Interscholastic League debaters seek a three mill tax for public schools debate against Denison. Whitewright claims three prior bouts with Denison ended in defeat drawing the affirmative and asks Denison to take the affirmative, choose the debate venue and date.
In Sherman on Sunday afternoon at the corner of Cherry and Montgomery streets an auto collided with the Morgans, pinning W S Morgan and his family beneath the vehicle. Bystanders helped right the overturned car and the 15 year old Morgan daughter suffered a broken arm.
Preston Everheart Post No 225 urges all members to attend the next regular meeting on the first Friday night of the month.
The Grayson County Baptist Association will meet Sunday April 29 at the First Baptist Church in Van Alstyne. A good program has been arranged for the meeting. Proceeds from a bond sale will fund a new school building.
At 8:45 a m sessions run through the afternoon with each Baptist Sunday school in the county entitled to ten voting delegates and additional attendees.
O S Finch, a local shoe dealer, touts fair prices and quality workmanship as the main reason customers are satisfied with his offerings. The brief endorses reliable value and skilled shoe repair.
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