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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1915
Page
2
J H Waggoner editor and publisher Glenn Doss associate editor. Entered at the Whitewright post office as second class mail matter.
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Whitewright announces a new cotton storage warehouse to assist local farmers this fall. The project aims to provide space for ginned cotton and related agricultural goods, supporting the town’s farming community and commerce.
A Texas driven effort under the Buy it at Home banner gains strong notice as proponents urge consumers to shop locally. Supporters emphasize accessibility and local impact, highlighting community benefits and potential cost advantages for residents.
Sherman traveling salesman W. G. Venable declares candidacy for county treasurer in the upcoming election, noting he previously ran the race two years ago.
The Eleventh Texas regiment reunion at Whitesboro drew over 5000 visitors each day last week. Uncle Geo Pope and W H Montgomery attended from here, with Mr Pope a former member of the Eleventh Texas regiment.
A snippet from the Van Alstyne Leader reflects local ribbing over weeded streets while Whitewright crowds consider a visit to inspire Van Alstyne improvements. The Hogwallow group funds six dollars for advertising and jokes about votes, ministers, and a sneeze champion amid small town chatter.
A fragment promotes Whitewaght as an attractive, up-to-date destination benefiting its sleepy citizenry. The message urges visitors to experience the town’s current appeal and liveliness.
Merchants in Whitewright push to make their market North Texas best for farm products. The local grain market shows higher prices than nearby McKinney, which has paid around $1.15 for wheat this season, while Whitewright buyers have paid as high as $1.27.
Miss Rosy Moseley hosts a birthday gathering with copies of the Ladies Birthday Almanac as keepsakes. The Widow of the Calf Ribs Neighborhood exerts social influence, screening favorites like Yam Sims and Cricket Hicks while managing marriage prospects and maintaining a strict neutrality in her notes to gentlemen friends. Her posthusband status and creek bottom land holdings sustain her prominence in Hog Wallow society.
Announcement party held last Thursday from four to five in Dallas area guest rooms. Miss Martha Bryant and Dr A H Fortner of Dallas to wed. Guests included Mrs John Hoard Mrs John Marshall Sherman Miss Clara Wilson Leonard and others. A miniature wedding scene and wedding march framed by green ribbon and white roses conveyed the news alongside tiny mock licenses. Green and white decor with white roses and ferns enhanced the festivity.
Miss Mabel Everheart hosted a Friday outing for her Sunday school class and friends from 12 to 8 pm four miles north of town. After church services they traveled by hay wagon to a picnic with music, fortune telling, games, creek wading, fairy stories, a Sunday school lesson review, old time hymns, and a four course luncheon followed by more games and prayers before returning home. Guests included Eva Harris Velma Kirkpatrick Whitewright Gee Marshall Trenton Laura Garner Mamie Cox Mollie Everheart Esther Taylor Burton Ferguson Mitchell Hubert Cox Geo Lafayette Garner Robert Jack Everheart.
An ad warns against corrosive ointments with mercury and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as safe and effective, taken internally to affect the blood and mucous surfaces. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
An uncle and aunt arrange a financial settlement to prevent a quarrel between two young lovers. Edward Cutler and Miss Emily Brown meet by chance and reveal a plan to fund the young couple’s nuptials with a total of 250000 in settlements. The two older pairs announce simultaneous marriages on the youngsters’ wedding day.
A promotion claims a $3.00 fountain pen can be obtained for five minutes of time and invites readers to request full details and a free beauty offer. Addressed to Sydney C. Lackland at the Western National Bank Building in Fort Worth, Texas.
A friendly interest is described as a term for impudent curiosity, highlighting how casual inquiry can be seasoned with boldness. The piece discusses social nuance and the fine line between genuine interest and nosiness in everyday talk.
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