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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1924
Page
2
Will McDaniel thirty two killed himself by drinking carbolic acid while driving home from town after a dispute with his wife. Deputies had come to arrest him and found him slumped in the wagon bed. he died within minutes. He leaves a wife two children and his parents surviving.
H A Wroe member of the UT board of regents announces support for Miriam A Ferguson. After a Tempe conference he says she is a friend of the university and higher education and will receive his vote and efforts to aid her election. The Austin scene recalls the Ferguson Vinson University controversy. Dr Walter M Splawn is now University president while Dr Vinson is in another state.
Worship at 11 a m and 8 p m with evening themes on Satan’s work in the last days. Sunday school at 10 a m. Unions meet at 6 and 7 p m. Public invitation extended to worship in a cool, pleasant church building. Pastor G M McNeilly signs off with a blessing.
An old ad notes Bromo Quinine tablets as a cure for colds grip and influenza. The box bears E Grove signature and lists 30c price.
Forty two Grayson county delegates were selected at the county Democratic convention in Sherman to attend the State Democratic convention in Waco on September 2. Ben F. Gafford was named chairman, with committees appointed to list delegates and draft resolutions. Milo Brame became secretary, and speeches were given by J R Westbrook R B Aston Buck Black and Hardy Thomas during the intermission.
Final figures report 11 045 votes cast in Grayson County with a 1 545 vote increase from 1922. County Superintendent George W Acton led with 10 499 votes. There were 10 131 votes for nine gubernatorial candidates and 914 scratches. Women voters comprised 30 38 percent in most boxes. Denison precincts showed the highest female participation.
Will C Edwards addressed a Denton Texas audience Thursday night to promote his bid for Lieutenant Governor Judge John Speer chaired the meeting and urged support for the Denton County candidate Speer praised Edwards for a clean campaign and endorsed peaceful party competition Edwards said he sought the office for honor and service and resisted factional blocs or critiques of opponents He denied membership in the Klan Farm Labor Union or any bloc and affirmed he remained loyal to the Democratic nominees.
The family expresses gratitude for kindness shown by the editor and the loving hands who cared for their loved one, promising to hold those memories in loving remembrance.
Oliver Cameron a 52 year old fugitive slept in a Birmingham jail after 22 years of avoidance. William J. Gay an 81 year old pursuer arrived from Sharpsburg Ga to press assault charges from a 1902 fight. Cameron was arrested in Portland Ore and confessed to fleeing justice but learned Gay was alive.
Austin reports that about 2.5 million acres of public lands will go on sale Sept 1 under Land Commissioner Robison with 40 year payments at five percent. Prices range 1.50 to 16 per acre and mineral rights are reserved. Most lands lie in western counties including Andrews Brewster Crane Culberson and El Paso among others.
Sherman, Aug. 4. A new $200000 administration building to be known as the Lucy Kidd Key Memorial Hall will be built at Kidd Key College in Sherman. Part of the funds are on hand and the balance is expected immediately. Plans approved, building to include administrative offices, library, auditorium, and classrooms in brick and stone colonial design.
A passage reflects on how everyday English favors short words. It cites scholars selecting simple terms like sky, star, run, earth, air, rain, snow, trees, water, grow. It notes life unions of man, woman, child, food, drink, fire as central to daily speech.
The piece reflects on simple elements of life and spirit, naming faith hope fear grace strength and weakness, then contrasts two pivotal words Yes and No. It surveys how language with few syllables carries weight in everyday thought and decision.
An advertising note offers Blue Star Remedy for skin diseases including itch eczema tetter ring worm poison oak and old sores with a guarantee and claim it will not stain clothing.
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