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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1920
Page
4
The Whitewright post notifies that all notices of entertainments dinners and other benefits with admission or monetary charge will be billed at regular advertising rates. Obituaries resolutions of respect memorials and similar items are also charged at regular rates. The Sun will correct erroneous reflections upon request.
Iowa paper highlights Tobacco in Iowa and Juice on Every Farm as adjoining items. Hon. Dan McMillin of Whitewright is slated as the next State senator to represent Grayson and Cooke counties. Editorial tone, with quips on society and politics, plus a fiscal joke on per capita government costs.
A reader questions the quotation and phrasing of a local newspaper headline about grasshoppers advancing, asking for the exact wording and how the gravity of the term is quantified in the report.
A man lives only when he gauges life by its intensity. Focusing on the clock’s crawling hands prevents discovery of the real secret of a happy and contented life.
A reader notes a shift in values as prices rise and an earlier piece titled To a Five-Dollar Bill reappears now under the heading To a Ten-Dollar Bill. The comment laments money becoming a common measure of life’s worth while urging a broader purpose beyond wealth.
Observers note favorable press sentiment toward Senator Harding and Governor Cox after conventions, deeming their near nomination as miracle rescues. Fort Worth thieves loaded a large safe onto a truck last Monday night and blew it open at a chosen site, stealing a large sum of money. Police in Fort Worth are urged to consider their night duties comparable to small-town watchmen.
Financial centers report a tightening of money and predict a future panic. The prudent individual saves rather than spends, as a cash reserve provides security when hard times arrive, ensuring readiness and resilience for all.
A weekly drop sees flour reduced by a dollar per barrel from last week and lard down several cents per pound. Grocers tout the relief for households and hint at a return to biscuits if declines continue.
Gov. Cox, the Democratic presidential nominee, refuses to involve himself in Texas politics. He says it is not his province or desire and that the decision rests with Texas Democrats, noting his stance has been consistent from the start.
The United States Department of Agriculture on August 2 estimated the 1920 cotton crop at 12,519,000 bales or 75 1-10 of normal. The estimate reflects an increase of over a million bales since the June 25 report due to favorable weather. Last year’s production was 11,329,755 bales. The Mexican cotton crop is estimated at about 200,000 bales.
Four thousand clerks in the Chicago post office threaten to strike after ten were ordered to show cause why they should not lose their jobs. The ten had filed for higher pay and better working conditions, which drew widespread criticism of the Post Office Department. Officials say the dismissal stemmed from causing the adverse coverage, not from seeking better terms.
W C Cook praised the decision to cancel Sunday baseball in Whitewright and urged locals who opposed Sunday games to attend weekday contests to support the club. He plans to attend this week’s games to show appreciation, noting the club is not profit driven and relies on community support to cover expenses.
An Fort Worth Star Telegram editorial defends Wilson and rebuts Pat M Neffs Dallas campaign speech. It argues Neffs August 28 Hibindenburg line remark misleads Texans and harms the Democratic party by implying broad anti Wilson sentiment among Bailey voters.
In a heated debate the Texas Democratic stance is tested as Bailey supporters claim Neff’s backers push anti Wilson rhetoric to force a split. The piece accuses Neff and Dallas leaders of pressuring voters and using the Wilson administration for self interest, urging the party to choose on principle.
Mr and Mrs Robert Bow relocate to Hedley Texas while Mr and Mrs Lois Lively move into the Bow residence after the vacancy.
Mrs. Sidney Cleary and her infant have returned to their Greenville residence following a visit with Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Morehead.
Miss Tinnie Mae Bass returns to her Cuero home after visiting her grandparents Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Hall.
W O Brents advertises a limited time sale offering a large stock of dishes at bargain prices after a big shipment arrival. Customers are invited to visit the store in the coming days to take advantage of the discounted prices.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Herzinger, Mr. and Mrs. B Nicholson and Mrs. Mary Harnest, all from Denison, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gordon on Sunday for a social gathering.
Mrs H T Atterberry daughter of Mr and Mrs D S McMillin of this city underwent an appendectomy at St Vincent's sanitarium in Sherman last Saturday. She is recovering nicely from the operation.
Misses Thelma and Leta Gellispie of Danville Kentucky stayed with cousins Misses Ruth and Charlie Bell Southerland last week. Miss Lucile Southerland of Trenton visiting the Southerlands was escorted home by the Gellispies.
Miss Ruth Stewart, employed in the insurance office of S. HN. Montgomery for three months, has accepted a position with an insurance company in Greenville and left for that place Sunday.
W. T. Hamilton submitted about six mature cotton bolls gathered from his Cook farm south of town to the Sun office last Thursday afternoon. He notes he has roughly a half bale per acre already produced and expects larger yields if conditions stay favorable.
The Sun announces Rev. Boston will preach at the Baptist church next Sunday morning and evening. He is the brother of Rev. Geo. C. Boston the church pastor, who will be unable to resume duties for several weeks.
The former Whitewright boy, now living in Lone Oak, ran second in a crowded district race and will compete in the August 28 runoff. He is brother of Mrs. T. H. Lively of this place.
Misses Charlotte and Maurine German of Durant Oklahoma and Miss Marguerite Walker of Greenville are visiting their grandmother Mrs J L German.
Mrs J F Lilley Miss Monta Badgett and Ernest Lilley left Tuesday for St Louis to spend several days buying goods for the J F Lilley store. The trip aims to restock inventory and boost local offerings through direct purchases and supplier meetings.
Mr and Mrs Lanius Everheart departed last Friday for Fort Worth to visit Mrs Everheart relatives for a few days then proceed to Fisher County to see J P Everheart for a visit.
J C Robinson arrived back last Friday after a two week trip to Chicago New York and other eastern points to buy fall goods for Hudson Davis and Company store at the buyer's conclusion he secured a varied stock for the upcoming season.
Los Angeles Aug 3 Omar Locklear and Lieut Milton Elliott aviators died in a film stunt over the city. At 10 000 feet Locklear dove on signal as fireworks lit the sky. Two hundred feet from ground he tried to level but crashed. both men died instantly. Locklear famed for daring aerial feats. home in Fort Worth.
Washington reports the gross national debt fell by 76,404,543 during July through retirement of Treasury certificates, leaving the public debt at 24,222,917,013. The reduction reflects this orderly decline in the nation's indebtedness.
A Syruphonic laxative labeled LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN offers relief within days and claims to stimulate and regulate bowel action. The publisher notes regular use for 14 to 21 days to establish consistency and lists a price of 60 cents per bottle.
The Extension Service of the A and M College with the U S Department of Agriculture presents an August program for farmers and their wives at Pilot Grove August 12 Canaan August 17 and Entreprise August 19 starting 2 30 p m with an opening song and prayer lectures demonstrations on farming a women s work specialist and livestock talk. An evening program at 7 30 p m includes music a talk women s work community recreations and a picture show plus a Farm Bureau meeting. Adjournment. The Sun and subscription details noted.
Dallas readers hear Mack Stauffer praised as a top piano expert by Brook Mays. endorsements from Paul G. Mehlin and others note his new Double-Extension Mute promising clear treble and rich bass. Dial Brickleader Hotel for details. Sun and Dallas News price listed.
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