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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1925
Page
5
The Sun welcomes readers to report any mistaken reflections on a person, firm, or corporation in its columns for full correction by the publisher.
Press editor J H Waggoner bought tires for his car and borrowed luggage, loading his family for a two week trip to Mississippi to visit relatives. Mrs Waggoner and Elizabeth were joined by Irving Fulton with a sweetheart there. Byron Gore, previously with the Los Angeles Times and resident of Bells, operates the Sun’s linotype during Waggoner’s absence while the regular linotype man handles the editorial room.
The article notes a severe rent housing shortage in Whitewright with no vacancies and rising demand as school opens. Fires in recent years reduced available homes, hindering growth. proposes four to five room box houses with baths and sewer lines as a viable investment yielding about 8 to 12 percent net returns after costs.
English inventor William Wheeberry, 85, famed for the mustache cup, pleads with Hollywood picture producers to restore its vogue by having screen heroes wear it again. He seeks broad reintroduction across film to revive the old facial fashion.
The piece argues education depends on desire and effort, not wealth. It cites Yale graduates who funded themselves and notes many students paid their way through, including 130 of 213 top undergraduates. It concludes the poor may have greater motivation, making education accessible if one wants it enough.
In a concise editorial note, the Van Alstyne Leader dismisses concerns about dogs feeding on glass, labeling the claim as unfounded and urging readers to rely on reputable sources and humane animal care practices.
Editor J H Wagoner notes Sherman and Whitewright sharing early cotton receipts with prices. Sherman pays 26 cents per pound while Whitewright pays 27.5 cents per pound. The piece argues the gain for producers outweighs local losses, framing the disruption as minor between friends.
A Pittsburg Gazette quips that prosperity comes when people adopt simple rural holdings like a garden a dairy cow chickens and a family flivver. It warns that the labor of tending these basics leaves little time for leisure or modern frills, suggesting such plenty is years away.
The Van Alstyne Leader notes editors’ explanations miss propaganda accusing bond funds would raise tenant rents and yield no roads. This anti-bond messaging helped defeat the measure and its impact will linger on future road building plans, even where proponents later gain approval.
A Whitewright resident remarks that English can be odd, citing the line about one who rides on ballon tires isn't as a playful example of language quirks.
A reader-letter styled remark praises a local figure as talented and predicts a rise to broader publication. The note references Jim Wag goner and his trips to the State Press Association, implying increased exposure for the Whitewright Sun and repeated patterns for the Sun.
The passage extols the home town merchant as a credit provider when finances fail, a reliable exchanger, a cordial host, a community supporter, church helper, and neighbor who helps in sickness and bereavement. It urges readers to trade locally and be his friend and helper in need.
The piece reflects on how death claims its victims differently, noting some endure long illness and decline while others die suddenly. It laments the pain of sudden loss and hints at the fragility of even the strongest individuals when fate calls.
The Honey Grove Signal reflects on the sudden death of William J Bryan. He spoke at church Sunday morning and shared prayers before enjoying dinner and a restful sleep that led to his passing. The piece honors his life and notes death as a gentle final journey.
The First Baptist Church schedules worship at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. with the morning topic The Approach of the Perfect Day and the evening transformation by contemplation. Sunday school at 10 a.m. and Young People's Union at 7 p.m. The pastor reports evangelistic efforts yielded twenty one additions at Preston Bend and forty four at Macomb. Baptismal candidates are urged to prepare for baptism after the evening service.
Coach J. T. Rollins of Farmsville High School plans the fall football squad. About nine lettermen are expected to return including Shine the captain Holsonbake Burkett Howard Jacobs Wisdom Byrd Henslee and Latham. Almost all last year’s second string players are anticipated back along with many new recruits.
Rollins plans to assemble a strong team from surrounding towns by seeking students and athletic material. He aims to start training in late August and is arranging a ten day football camp just before the new school term opens, per the Farmersville Times.
A Ford driven by a son of Charlie Hawes collided with a Cantrell vehicle Saturday near the Negro store in North Whitewright. Laura Elizabeth Cantrell was traveling north toward home when the Hawes car, coming from the Kimbell mill direction, crashed into her vehicle.
The Cantrell car was demolished and Elizabeth, occupant, crawled beneath the wreckage to stop the motor. Laura acted from being nested, and a slight head bruise was reported. Other car occupants were unharmed.
Ben Childress and family of ten are visiting relatives here. C. H. Black of Kerrville visited relatives here Monday. Miss Fannie Gibson of Fort Worth and Misses Pauline and Maurine Sullivan of Big Spring were guests of Mrs. J. B. Thomson last week. It’s in Whitewright buy it here.
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