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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1919
Page
2
The notice explains second class mail status for The Whitewright Sun and outlines subscription expiration on the first of the month. It asks subscribers to notify if papers are missing and mentions the marking on the wrapper shows payment time.
Rates listed for Grayson and Fannin Counties show one year at 1.00 and six months at 0.50. Outside counties offer one year 1.50 and six months 0.75. No subscription accepted for less than six months, always payable in advance.
The Clarksville Times editor questions honey price hikes as bees work hard. Lands near Whitewright sold this week for 44,250 dollars across 181 acres split into 80 acres for 19,000 and 101 acres for 25,250 dollars. Come to Whitewright.
A Bonham News excerpt notes Texas could see two new Democratic aligned parties forming after last week’s announcements. It urges destruction of any intoxicating drink recipes ahead of a new state law penalizing possession of such formulas. The piece critiques church whispering during sermons and churchgoer behavior.
With approval from the city council Mayor Echols hired Purvis and Deborde to grade Whitewright streets. The firm brought six men six teams and necessary equipment and will work four weeks or more. They recently completed a roads contract in Fannin county and seek further local bids. The builders come highly recommended by prior clients in the area.
The council argues the project’s substantial character justifies the heavy expenditure required to complete the work, stressing long term benefits over upfront costs.
Interest in the revival grows as Evangelist Hamilton delivers nightly sermons at 8:30 on the church lawn. Aims to save souls with community Christian cooperation. Saturday afternoon offers a children's service, with a guest note promising entertainment. Sunday afternoon features a men’s lecture titled The Man Who Couldn't Beat God. The choir, directed by Mr. Hickman, provides strong singing each service.
W. P. Vaughn sold 101 acre Ida community farm west of town for 250 per acre to Mr. Nichols of Anna. Vaughn bought it fifteen years ago for 6000 and rents have added value, making income over 2000 yearly. Jeff McDonald sold 80 acre Pike Road farm two miles south of town for 237.50 per acre. wellImproved and conveniently located.
In the picture show business they praise White Wright as a capable act and express appreciation for favors shown him. The note thanks the good people of the section for liberal support during the past four years and signs Morehead and Mangrum.
Miss Gladys McMurry and Wilburn Cannon were married Tuesday afternoon in Sherman and left for San Angelo. They will reside in Sulphur Springs. The bride, a daughter of Dick and McMurry, is well known locally. The groom just returned from overseas service and comes from a respected family. The couple surprised friends by marrying and leaving before news spread. May they enjoy many years together.
At a Leonard picnic a motor dome exhibition ended in disaster as a motorcycle ran out of control. The rider sped over the dome top, knocking several spectators off and injuring one severely. The rider was initially thought dead but later survived. his condition remained doubtful. Names of the injured were unavailable.
Mr and Mrs H R May announce the arrival of a fine boy in their home Monday morning.
Pink Hill held a Sunday afternoon dedication for the new Pink Hill Baptist church attended by Dr. F. F. Brown Judge Steed and Chief of Police John Blain. The event featured talks by Brown and Steed and a large barbecue with leftovers enough to feed the crowd again. Rev. Henderson, the longtime pastor, helped start the project and praised the church’s growth.
An old advertisement touts Bromo Quinine tablets as removing the cause of colds and grip and influenza. The copy notes only one Bromo Quinine with E. W. Grove’s signature on the box and lists a price of 3 cents.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to Whitewright for liberal patronage after selling the Odeon theatre. The writers praise Sabbath quality and note the successor is experienced while acknowledging the community's support.
An old advertisement promotes a lemon and orchard white skin whitening mixture. It instructs squeezing two lemons into a bottle, adding three ounces of orchard white, then shaking to make a quarter pint lotion to apply daily on face neck arms and hands to reduce freckles tan reddening and roughness and improve smoothness.
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