Whitewright Sun subscription and notices policy
The Whitewright Sun lists subscription price at 1.50 per year payable in advance and notes notices of events and obituaries will be charged at regular advertising rates. It mentions corrections for erroneous reflections and reports a local anecdote about a loss of four pounds in two weeks and comments on Texas weather and politics. It also announces Robert Little, former Whitewright resident, now editor of Ranger Weekly News and wishes him success.
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Robert Little
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Wash tub campaign stirs Leonard merchants
A four ton truck loaded with wash tubs passed through Whitewright as Editor May of the Leonard Graphic campaigned in Leonard urging readers to bathe at least weekly in summer. Merchants in Leonard report a rush on tubs spurred by the campaign.
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Miss McMurry Leading In May Queen Contest
The Sun reports four high school candidates for May Day Queen with voting coupons worth ten votes. First count shows Margaret McMurry leading Freshmen with 1440, Elizabeth May 1110 for Juniors, Alma Ruth Chumbley 500 for Sophomores, Versa Tate 320 for Seniors. Voting continues until the May 23 festival.
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Margaret McMurry
Alma Ruth Chumbley
Elizabeth May
Versa Tate
Two Senators and a Rivalry Between Kin in Texas
The passage notes Senator Morris Sheppard and Mr. Thomas are brothers-in-law yet Mr. Thomas plans to pursue a U.S. Senate seat in two years, aiming to challenge his brother-in-law. The remark hints at a future Texas political contest and intra-family rivalry in federal office.
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Texas
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Morris Sheppard
Mr. Thomas
Sheppard
Faculty Play at Grammar School Friday May Fifth
The school children will view their teachers in a Friday night performance at the grammar school building. Adults also plan to attend to see the teachers take the stage in the event. May fifth is the date to remember.
Methodist Sunday School Auto Race Contest Notice
The Methodist Sunday school plans an auto race contest next Sunday at 9 45 a m Each class will draw for its car and line up for the first dash The race progress will be based on the first Sunday s record Come early and two hundred strong Superintendent
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Methodist Sunday School
Highest prices paid for hens eggs wool and hides
Fain Poultry advertises top prices for locally sourced hens eggs wool and hides. Prompt buyers are invited to deliver or contact for prompt cash settlements.
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Fain Poultry
Two Big Rains After Monday Night Cause Crop Damage
A heavy rain on Monday night followed by another from midnight Tuesday into Wednesday morning damaged loose soil and washed crops. Farmers rushing planting faced delays as much of the cotton remained to be sown, with warm days inviting readers to visit the local soda fountain at P. J. Pierce & Sons.
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P. J. Pierce & Sons
Odd Fellows Attend Denison Session in 1922
A number of Odd Fellows from here attended the thirteenth annual Grayson County Odd Fellows Anniversary Association session in Denison on Wednesday. The Whitewright I O O F Orchestra furnished music and received compliments. At 7:30 PM the local degree team presented the first degree and then the second degree, with praise for their performance. Whitewright was chosen as the next meeting place for April 1923.
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Odd Fellows
Grayson County
Odd Fellows Anniversary Association
Denison
Whitewright I. O. O. F
Whitewright
Plow Parts on Sale by Local Blacksmith Hollingsworth
John Hollingsworth, a local blacksmith, offers plow handles at 25 cents each and sweeps at 12 cents per pound along with painted cultivator tongues at 1 dollar 50 cents each. This ad emphasizes competitive pricing and urges shoppers to compare with other suppliers.
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John Hollingsworth
Faculty Assemble for Saturday Food Drive
The faculty of Whitewright schools gathered at the grammar school building Saturday morning with well filled baskets and loaded up five automobiles with teachers for a community aid effort.
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Whitewright Schools
Teachers Enjoyable Outing to Choctaw Dam
Teachers traveled to Choctaw dam near Howe for a day of travel and lunch with good appetites. They shared a big spread but found their capacity short for the task of catching the “funny tribe.” Superintendent Durham caught a one and a half inch long specimen before departure, capping a pleasant outing reported as very enjoyable.
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Choctaw Dam
Howe
Durham
McCarty-Davis Offers New Shirt Collars At Low Prices
Beautiful line of shirts with collars attached priced from two dollars. New colors showcased by McCarty-Davis.
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McCarty-Davis
Singing Convention at Pilot Grove Sunday
Grayson County District No. 2 will hold its singing convention at Pilot Grove Saturday night and all day Sunday. Many singers and classes from the district and neighboring communities are expected. Dr. J F Spindle chairs the program committee and a hearty welcome is extended to all lovers of good singing.
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Grayson County
Pilot Grove
J. F. Spindle
Shoe repair and tire service at Morehead shop
Go to R. S. Morehead for shoe repairs vulcanizing and tire repair ing. All work guaranteed. Printed calling cards $1.50 for $100.
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R. S. Morehead
Card of thanks to an unknown kind benefactor
The Sun prints a card of thanks from a reader who asks to keep the name private. The note expresses gratitude for a kind favor, blessings, and wishes for the benefactor to have a long and happy life.
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The End and A Trusted Local Repairer
A fragmentary notice cites an old motto Your True Friend and urges readers to take shoes to Bob Beesley for repair with guaranteed satisfaction. It also mentions Canada keeping the Stillman case, and a brief reference to newspaper visits and a price of 1.50 for The Sun.
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Bob Beesley
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