Whitewright Sun publisher entry at Post Office
The Whitewright Sun notes publisher F. M. Echols is entered at the Whitewright Post Office as second class mail matter.
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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1914
Page
2
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Entente and Alliance Compared Amid European War Debate
The article notes the Triple Entente and Triple Alliance as interesting context for the ongoing general European war, inviting readers to contrast the two opposing blocs on another page of the Sun.
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Europe
Rainy spell ends with call for sun moratorium
A reader laments persistent rain from a long wet spell, noting the weather man should close the tap and avoid draining the aerial reservoir in one spot. The note hopes for sun and dry weather soon.
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Old Sol
Jupiter Pluvius
State Democrats at El Paso name Bailey and Colquitt candidates
At the State Democratic Convention in El Paso both Governor Colquitt and former United States Senator Jos W Bailey declared their candidacies for the United States Senate in 1916.
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el Paso
Colquitt
United States
Jos. W. Bailey
United States Senate
Automobiles Pass Through Whitewright Amid Rain Snarl
Rainy week traps many auto tourists near Whitewright as big cars inch through pockets of water. Several vehicles carry contraband not safe on highways, and Roberts' garage now houses autos to be picked up later.
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Whitewright
Roberts
Equal Pay for Women Teachers Promised by Platform
The El Paso platform calls for a law granting equal pay to women and men school teachers. It notes a risk that many female teachers could lose jobs if they cannot render equal service to men, signaling potential job displacement.
Farmers Erect Silos Around Petty for Feed Crops
Around Petty farmers are building multiple silos to store feed crops, signaling a focus on crop preservation and local agricultural efficiency.
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Petty
Lane contesting El Paso primary for congressman at large
W P Lane traveled to El Paso to challenge Jeff McLemore in the recent primary after the convention named McLemore the nominee by a small margin. Lane says he won by over a thousand votes and will pursue a legal contest once remaining counties report.
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W. P. Lane
el Paso
Jeff McLemore
McLemore
Lane
Receivers Appointed for International and Great Northern Railway
Judge Burns of Houston ordered the International and Great Northern railway placed in receivership for the third time. Capt. J.A. Baker of Houston and Cecil Lyon of Sherman named as receivers as the company cannot sell bonds to cover short term notes totaling 11 million due to an unsettled money market.
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International & Great Northern Railway of
Texas
Judge Burns
Houston
J.A. Baker
Cecil Lyon
Sherman
Texas map redraws and European changes attract scrutiny
The article notes Texas map re-modeling at El Paso amid broad European map changes. It suggests platform-makers must gain sovereign Texas assent and predicts many proposals may be blue-penciled by the voters.
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Europe
Texas
el Paso
First Cotton Bale Harvested in Grayson County
Harve Adams, a Black farmer living northwest of Whitewright, harvested the season's first cotton bale in Grayson County. He shipped the fleece to Sherman and received $118.02 in price and premiums last week.
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Harve Adams
Whitewright
Grayson County
Sherman
Disease hits cattle in Cherry Mound near Denison
Cattle in Cherry Mound east of Denison are dying from a strange illness. One farmer lost six head as apparently healthy animals suddenly weaken and die within hours.
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Cherry Mound
Denison
Doctor Hurt by Horse at Choctaw Creek Camp
Dr. Ross May, not a horseman, attempted to stitch a wound on a horse after it was injured in a kick during a mating fight. The incident happened last week at a clubhouse camp on Choctaw creek where local youths gathered. The horse kicked and caught the doctor's leg with a corked shoe, causing a deep gASH and an ugly wound.
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Dr. Ross May
Choctaw Creek
Dr. Ross
Montgomery party returns from Yellowstone trip
Bob Montgomery leads a party of twenty four that traveled from here on the 24th and is expected back through the week. After days of stage travel they rode a special car to Denver and then dispersed to Boulder Denver and Colorado Springs. They avoided a highwaymen hold up that affected another excursion group in the National Park.
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Bob Montgomery
Yellowstone National Park
Park
Denver
Colorado
Rockies
Boulder
Colorado Springs
National Park
Whitewrighters
Whitewright Public School Opens in New Building
The Whitewright public school will open in the new building September 14. Superintendent Denton will issue a statement in the Sun next week outlining teacher assignments and related information.
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Whitewright
Denton
Annual Presbyterian Ladies Sale Announcement
The ladies of the Presbyterian church announce an annual sale on December 3. They invite attendance and request articles for sale, promising to make or procure items to sell. Signed by Mrs. R. L. Sears president and Miss Edna Rathbun secretary.
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the Presbyterian Church
Death of Palo Roberts Linked to Atoka Typhoid
Mr and Mrs Randolph Roberts returned from Atoka Oklahoma after news of the death of Mrs Palo Roberts from typhoid fever Saturday night at the McAlester sanitarium. Burial was at Atoka. She leaves her husband and a seven year old daughter. Palo Roberts is a son of Joe T Roberts of Ken tucky town and a brother of Jeff Barlow and Ran. He lived in Whitewright and was a bookkeeper for Mr Fain in 1902 and is now president of the bank at Atoka. The loss is mourned by his Texas friends.
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Randolph Roberts
Atoka
Oklahoma
Palo Roberts
McAlester Sanitarium
Joe T. Roberts
Kentuckytown
Jeff
Barlow
Ran
Whitewright
Fain
Texas
R H Wilson Wins Re election as State Superintendent
The Whitewright area celebrates R H Wilson's renomination as Oklahoma state superintendent of education after an overwhelming primary victory. Reared locally and educated at Grayson College, Wilson completes his fourth year and secures another four-year term, with family ties noted to C A Wilson and cousins W R and E E Wilson in Whitewright.
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Whitewright
R. H. Wilson
Oklahoma
Wilson
Grayson College
C. A. Wilson
W. R
E. E. Wilson
Typewriter Paper for Sale at Sun Office
Sun Office offers typewriter paper in various sizes and weights. Ideal for home or office use, including light sheets for everyday typing and heavier stock for durable documents. Stop by Sun Office to view stock and pricing.
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Sun Office
Hat Renovation by Practical Hatter at Mr Lee’s Residence
Notice announces David H. Hancock a practical hatter at Mr A J Lee’s residence ready to perform first class hat renovating. It invites owners to have old hats remade at very reasonable prices, urging timely action.
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David H. Hancock
A. J. Lee
Carter visits from Bonham with daughter Annie Laurie
Raymond Carter and his young daughter Annie Laurie arrived from Bonham on Wednesday for a brief visit with Mr and Mrs J M Carter.
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Raymond Carter
Annie Laurie
Bonham Wednesday
Mrs
J. M. Carter
W R Wilson Visits Dallas on Automobile Agency Business
W R Wilson was in Dallas Wednesday on business related to his automobile agency, signaling routine professional duties in the region.
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W.R. Wilson
Dallas
All-steel Kitchen Cabinet at Dixon & Hays
Readers note a new all steel kitchen cabinet shown at Dixon and Hays store. The item is described as a beauty and a wholly new design for the era.
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Dixon & Hayter’s
Montgomery and Nicholson Visit Bonham This Week
Misses Gertrude and Margue Montgomery and Julia Nicholson are visiting in Bonham this week, joining local events and social gatherings.
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Gertrude
Marguerite Montgomery
Julia Nicholson
Bonham Ham
Bob Bane’s Barber Shop Opens With Quick Service
Bob Bane’s barber shop offers fast, friendly haircuts by two experienced barbers. Cool fans and efficient service highlight the visit.
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Bob Bane
Bring your baby buggy in and et Dixon and Hayter re tire them
A local shop invites customers to bring their baby buggies for repair work by Dixon and Hayter. The notice emphasizes tire replacement services and promises prompt handling for families and caregivers. The ad frames a quick, practical service for parents in need of reliable stroller maintenance.
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Dixon & Hayter
Epworth League Program Promoted At Church Meeting
The Epworth League schedules a program for August 16 at 7 15 p m with a sermon on The Story of Job and poems and songs including Grady May Fitz Bryant Miss Parker Miss Ermine Webster Leon Davidson and B Wheeler components. The meeting starts earlier at 7 15 to finish before church hour and members are urged to bring cards and invite attendance for a successful league future.
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Job
Grady May
Fitz Bryant
Misses Parker
Ermine Webster
Leon Davidson
B. Wheeler
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