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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1916
Page
1
A Burroughs Bookkeeping Machine is installed in the First National Bank accounting department. It promises faster, error free handling of deposits, balances, and checks. The device auto prints dates and new balances as the operator inputs amounts, offering improved service and accuracy.
Brakeman Dick Tones was seriously injured Monday morning while setting out a lumber car in the yards. He stood on the end of a coal car as lumber shifted when the train stopped, pinning him. He had severe hip injuries and a mashed foot, with part of the lumber unloaded before release. He was treated locally then taken to Denison on the 10:40 a.m. train.
Washington April 18 A Senate investigating committee heard that a severe shortage of sisal fiber could leave American farmers with no binder twine. W B Spencer counsel for Yucatan planters said only about 10 000 bales remained in the country and none could be obtained from Mexico. Senator Gronna warned the shortage could prompt extending the inquiry to factory stock and possible price controls on stored sisal.
A newspaper editor’s garbled write up blends a cattle show and a concert. The piece praises Robinson's young ladies for a fine performance and oddly links the herd to the audience’s praise, describing spotted brown and white heifers and noting potential milkers amid colorful prose.
The Easter program will be rendered at the Presbyterian church next Sunday morning with good music and a sermon appropriate to the occasion. You are cordially invited to attend. J. F. Fender, Pastor.
The council awarded M Griffin ONeil & Sons of Dallas a $20 200 contract to build a modern sewerage and disposal system to serve current and future needs. Construction starts within 30 days, ends about three months later, with warrants issued as work progresses. The disposal site runs along Bois d Arc creek and covers multiple streets and alleys. The plan uses 4 to 12 inch mains, forty seven man holes, lampholes, and automatic flush tanks, ensuring a first class system approved by the State Board of Health.
An advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as the best liver remedy with ingredients that stimulate the liver and bowels, claim no gripe or nausea, aid digestion, and offer relief after taking a bottle for 25 cents at druggists.
The Sun and Farm & Ranch offer a one year subscription for $1.50, presenting a value option for readers seeking rural lifestyle news and agricultural insights.
Sherman Texas April 17 1916 Democrats of Grayson County called to meet in Sherman on May 9 1916 for county and precinct conventions to elect delegates to state and national Democratic gatherings including 40 delegates to the Texas state convention and elect electors and a National Democratic Executive Committee member J M McMillin named precinct chairman and setting venues and times for May 6 and May 9 meetings at local voting places
For sale is an eight room residence well located on two northeast corner lots. Features include electric lights city water a concrete storm house and a small barn. Sold at once at a bargain price. W C Huttines. 2t pd.
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