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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1927
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun pledges prompt correction of any erroneous reflections on character, standing, or reputation upon notification to the publishers.
The tobacco tax bill, defeated in the regular session, is set to return at the May 9 special session. Proponents claim the state needs revenue and tobacco, already heavily taxed, is an appropriate target. Opponents point to taxing nonessentials like cosmetics and candies as alternatives.
The speaker urges united action to improve the town and benefit every resident. Collective effort raises property values, lowers local taxes, and funds better schools and streets. Merchants must respond with fair prices and a local marketplace, made possible by community patronage.
The passage urges shared prosperity through cooperative effort among merchants bankers and professionals. It emphasizes mutual dependence within the community circle and calls for individual and collective improvement by aligning personal interests with those of local service providers.
The Dallas News notes Al Smith’s defense on being Catholic shows sincerity courage and frankness. It argues intolerance is dangerous and religion should not define democracy or patriotism. A man’s character is proved by his actions as an American, not his faith.
The Lexington Gazette reports a subscriber quit claiming the town’s image suffered. Soon after, nearly 200 new subscribers joined, offsetting the loss as Tillie the Toiler wonders how to respond.
A Chicago bride, eager to present a recipe from a radio broadcast, copied in haste while listening to two stations. The recipe read aloud advised placing flour on hips, lifting a leg, stirring warm milk, inhaling baking powder, and frying eggs in a greased pan, prompting humorous confusion.
A veteran publisher dismisses three songs as unsellable yet later marries the young songwriter and publishes one song that becomes a hit, selling over 50,000 copies. The anecdote underscores how opinions may misjudge public reception and success can hinge on chance and support.
The Trinity University Men’s Glee Club and Band will join in a program at the Whitewright High School auditorium Monday evening April 25 at 8 8. The event, sponsored by the High School Home Economics Club to fund clinic travel, features band music male choruses quartets and soloists. About 25 members directed by Clark Leaning will perform and admission is 25 and 35 cents.
Twenty Trinity college boys sang before several hundred people at Central Presbyterian Church. After a half program of tuneful singing, three Trinity students performed a comic skit that kept the audience highly entertained for the remainder of the program. The glee club received praise from S J Smith, Superintendent of City Public Schools in Mineral Wells Texas.
Word reached Bonham of the death Tuesday night of Mrs. A. B. Scarborough. She had suffered illness for some time and is survived by her husband A. B. Scarborough president of the First National Bank of Bonham and several children. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 4 pm from the East Ninth Street home.
Sun office lists adding machine paper for sale. Local advert highlights Pierce's Cafe praising top quality cooking and service.
A Des Moines Gazette line notes that some powder explodes with a bang while other powder goes off with a puff, illustrating varied signs of discharge.
A once in a lifetime adventure plays at the Palace Theatre featuring Malcolm McGregor Louise Lorain and the police dog Silver Streak. The plot follows a young secret service man protecting an invention that could change air travel and air warfare from ruthless antagonists.
An advertisement touts Laxa tive Bromo Quinine as superior to ordinary quinine claiming tonic and laxative action without nervousness or head ringing. It urges readers to look for the signature of E. W. Grove on the product.
A wolf-dog themed show titled The Silent Flyer runs Friday night and Saturday afternoon at the Palace Theatre in Whitewright. A free matinee for school children is offered Friday afternoon.
Pierce's Cafe continues to attract neighbors and regulars as a community hub for casual meals and friendly gatherings. Patrons praise the warm atmosphere and the cafe's approachable menu alongside familiar faces from around town.
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