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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1926

Page

2

Everheart for Sheriff Club Formed Here

A large turnout at the American Legion Hall organized an Everheart for Sheriff club. Members pledged to campaign for Everheart, praising his two-year record reducing law violators. County Attorney Roy Finley urged reelecting him, citing court figures. committees were formed to direct East Grayson County outreach before August 28.

American Legion Hall Everheart Grayson County Roy Finley Finley F. M. Echols Emmet Penn R. H. May W. H. Horton Jesse Blanks J. R. Pennington Guy Hamilton W. L. White T. H. Sears C. M. Howard T. E. Sears Lester Hileman R. P. Gordon East F. E. Douglas J. H. Waggoner Whitewright Everheart-for-Sheriff

Grayson County Election Result Sets Record Majority

A candidate won by one of the largest majorities ever accorded in Grayson County, signaling a decisive electoral mandate and strong local support across the region.

Grayson County

Man's heart on right side and appendix on left

Richmond Va August 11 a Richmond man who knew his heart was on the right side learned his liver and appendix were on the left when taken to Grace Hospital for an operation. Dr Robert Bryan the surgeon said he opened the right side found no appendix and then opened the left side locating it. The patient is doing very well despite the organ positions and had enjoyed good health all his life.

Richmond Grace Hospital Robert Bryan Bryan

Rotary Talk Highlights State Safety Work and Rail Taxes

D E Low led the Rotary luncheon with J W Evens of Dallas as guest. Evens described State Safety Council school programs teaching children accident avoidance and offered to organize a Whitewright Safety Council. Low discussed rail and motor freight, noting railroad taxes and district contributions, and foreseeing higher truck taxes on freight transport.

D. E. Low Rotary Club J. W. Evens Dallas M-K-T Mr. Evens State Safety Council Whitewright Low Evens

Floyd Everheart and Vaughan Seek Sheriff Posts in Dem Primary

The Sun carries political notices announcing candidates for sheriff in the Democratic primary on August 28, 1926. Floyd Everheart seeks re election while J A Vaughan also runs.

the Sun Floyd Everheart J. A Arthur) Vaughan

Cure a Cold in One Day With Laxative Bromo Quinine

Medical style ad claims one day cure for cold symptoms using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. Each box bears E W Grove signature. Sold for 30 cents.

E.W. Grove

An Exhilarating Effect of Herbine Bottle on Shelf

A bottle of Herbine at home acts like a doctor in the house providing instant relief for digestion and constipation. One or two doses start movement and restore buoyancy of spirits tied to perfect health. Price 60c. Sold by J L Kirkpatrick Drugist.

Damaged Roads Compensation Mentioned for State

A fragment notes compensation to the state for road damage caused by heavily loaded trucks. The statement implies a plan or requirement to recoup costs from truck operators or related parties.

The Telephone Fraud Hearing From 61 Years Ago

A Boston paper reprints an old New York arrest of a man named Joshua Copper smith about 46 who claimed to sell a device he called a telephone to transmit the human voice over wires. Officials warn it imitates telegraphy, deny feasibility, and urge prompt punishment to deter similar schemes. Sell it with a Sun Want Ad.

Boston Mass Joshua Coppersmith New York

Singing Convention At Canaan Church Next Sunday

The Northwest Fannin County singing convention will be held at the Canaan church north of town. The program begins at 2 o clock and all good singers and lovers of good singing are invited to attend.

Northwest Fannin County Canaan Church

Belleville man joins Denison Herald advertising staff

D. M. Alverson of Belleville Kansas has been added to Denison Heralds business office as assistant to advertising manager F A Heral. Reared in Grayson County he lived in Whitewright for years and has worked in newspaper advertising in the north. He is the son of Rev and Mrs W W Alverson of Howe formerly of Whitewright.

D. M. Alverson Belleville Kan Denison Herald F. A. Heral Alverson Grayson County Whitewright North W. W. Alverson Howe

Strange Crossings at Rail Crossings Warn Drivers

A 40 mph train covers 59 feet per second and cannot stop within a quarter mile. Calculations show 300 feet in five seconds as a safe distance from railroad tracks. The piece urges Snyder motorists to measure risk with simple pencil work to avoid crossings.

Snyder

New Railroad Crossing Ready to Test Drivers

The note urges drivers to slow to a stop before a new and unfamiliar railroad crossing. It warns that crossing before a train arrives is dangerous and hopes readers will heed the caution.

Rastus seeks divorce as wife talks nonstop

In a melodramatic exchange a man named Rastus pleads for a divorce claiming his wife talks endlessly at night. When the judge asks what she talks about, Rastus replies she does not speak a clear topic, only chatter that prevents him from resting.

Rastus

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