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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1916
Page
2
The piece notes fall buying at home as merchants in Whitewright expand stocks for fall and winter. It mentions a new speed ordinance, a call to comply, and a upcoming vote between two candidates. Wheat prices have risen over fifty cents since June.
Forecasts point to strong activity this autumn with fifteen cent cotton and wheat at $1.50. Market watchers expect favorable conditions for growers and merchants as crops mature and trade heats up.
George Bailey of the Houston Post urges Whitewright residents to back established institutions and local enterprises. He argues that civic progress depends on unified support for factories, factories and other ventures, claiming loyalty will build up the city and sustain growth.
Sherman hosts the Red River Valley Fair on October 4 to 7. Collinsville and Pottsboro hold fairs in September, with dates including September 22 to 23 and 29 respectively. Whitesboro Whitewright Howe districts schedule fairs across September 27 to 30.
Sherman August 14 Joe P Cox Sr a leading North Texas criminal lawyer was found dead at his home 1504 North Travis street this morning at 630 oclock. The body was stiff indicating death had occurred hours earlier. Discovery was made by his wife. His sudden death sent waves of sorrow through Sherman and surrounding areas.
The Sherman Democrat reports a hung jury in the state versus Sam Sykes charged under the local option law. Jurors unanimously found guilt on the verdict phase, but six jurors refused to impose penitentiary punishment.
Parish notices urge all church members to attend Sunday service at 11 o'clock led by the pastor. The message calls for punctual arrival and orderly conduct during the service at the church.
Henry W. Grady Ryon, a 26 turning 27 year old husband and father, died at dawn last Thursday. He lived in Whitewright, studied at the city schools and Grayson College, and was married to Mary Thomas with one daughter. A Presbyterian, he was deeply loved. Funeral held Friday at 3:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, Rev. J. F. Fender officiating. Interment at Oak Hill Cemetery. Floral tributes numbered many.
M R Chumbley residing southwest of town delivered the season's first bale on Tuesday afternoon. The 415 pound bale sold for 14 1 4 dollars per hundred and was bought by J F Lilley. The dry weather hastens cotton maturity and open, with more cotton expected to be picked in August than in several years.
Whitewright council passes an ordinance amending Article 63 Chapter 23 to set speed limits of 10 mph in the business district and 15 mph in the residential district. The measure, read on three meetings, was approved on its third reading with all present voting in favor. Mayor F M Echols. Attest S H Montgomery. August 14, 1916.
The remark notes Captain Koenig, a married man, may soon tell his wife what the mermaids had on. The playful line suggests curiosity about nautical or fantastical discoveries associated with the mermaids and Koenig’s potential disclosure.
A concise note warns that opportunities tend to slip by unless there are explicit indicators or signals to guide pursuit. It emphasizes proactive identification and timely response to favorable chances.
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