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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1924
Page
12
Mrs. Will McSpadden a 55 year old widow and three of her four children died in a Capeville Collin County house fire of undetermined origin. A 13 year old son escaped and alerted neighbors after awakening to flames. Bodies were found in a hall room with no outside exit except a window.
Chicago reports William Hertle a butcher faced public quips over baggy trousers. He hid 17 pounds of ham and bacon 3 pounds of butter three steak cuts and 13 eggs in rubber pockets. An egg burst causing detention and police action. He received probation for a year.
Frank C. Davis chairman of the State Democratic Committee announced he could not back Governor Neff for an uninstructed delegation at the Democratic national convention. He praised William G. McAdoo as a constructive Democrat and urged a Texas delegation instructed by the people, expressing regret at not following Neff in this campaign.
An ad promotes Herbine as a constant doctor in the house offering instant relief for digestion and bowel issues. One or two doses claimed to restore vigor and buoyant spirits of perfect health. Price 60c. Sold by Dyer & Jones. Also notes Pierce's Cafe as a meeting place for good eats and notable people.
A new medicated liquid called Creosone claims to heal gum tissue and kill germs that cause pyorrhoea. It supposedly reaches tooth roots, relieves pain, tightens loose teeth, and heals pus pockets, offering at home benefits of dental chair treatment. Recommended by Dyer & Jones in Whitewright, Texas.
The piece urges continuous community activity to spur town progress, citing Brownwood’s May 13 to 15 West Texas Chamber of Commerce event with an $80,000 auditorium and 25,000 expected visitors. It notes East Texas singers conventions boost local culture and praises modern farm labor-saving tools, then reflects on Emerson’s 1866 hotel observations to illustrate rapid urban change.
A growing trend in Texas districts shows a boy seeking admission to the State University faces rising costs. Schools report tuition and related expenses strain budgets as families struggle to fund higher education. Authorities caution about long term financial impact on students.
The Paducah Post argues Texas representatives are underpaid, forcing districts to send unpaid youths or abandon representation. It suggests reducing the number of lawmakers to a fifth while maintaining pay for others to attract men able to devote time to law making. The piece predicts a future statewide realization of low compensation.
8 by 11 inch typewriter paper offered for sale at the Sun office, advertised as cheaper than elsewhere.
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