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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1915
Page
4
A note indicates mail processing at Whitewright Post Office with Second-class designation. The text notes the mailing status and location associated with the local post center and class of service for distribution.
One year six months and three months terms offered. The date opposite your name on the paper margin or wrapper shows paid time. Subscriptions expire on the first of each month. notify if the paper is not received.
It is only a matter of a few days before the fleecy staple will begin to move, signaling a shift in market activity and potential supply changes. This brief notes the imminent movement of the commodity and its expected timing.
Whitewright invites home seekers with unique advantages for a town its size. The message appeals to both schoolboys and adults, highlighting abrupt end to vacation days and urging visitors to consider Whitewright as a place to settle.
Trenton announces completion of a new electric plant now in operation providing public illumination and power. The facility marks a milestone in local infrastructure and utility service.
A year into the war the record shows only appalling loss of life and property, with honor eroded. Citizens endure widespread disruption as battles persist and communities bear heavy costs from continued conflict.
Greenville reported the year's first cotton bale on Thursday weighing 577 pounds and selling at 94 cents per pound.
When money is available we spend it with the home dealer, helping to build a better, more prosperous and livable town through local commerce and investment.
The forecast failed us last Thursday and Friday yet the community picnic still went on. Rain disrupted the event but the organizers kept spirits up and enjoyed a successful gathering despite the shower.
Whitewright officials forecast the town will host the best cotton market in the region this fall. Farmers are urged to begin arrangements now to bring their cotton to market in Whitewright and secure favorable terms.
McKinney bought her first bale of cotton on Wednesday of last week. The bale was purchased by the McKinney Dry Goods Company at twenty cents per four pounds.
The two flour mills in the city are operating at full capacity, worth thousands of dollars to the area and employing about forty people.
In White area, landlords report several ready cottages for rent. The listing notes steady demand and convenient locations for families seeking modest, affordable housing. Prospective tenants are urged to inquire promptly as availability may change quickly.
Wright notes persistent inquiries for neat cottages as vacant houses vanish from the area. The market shifts toward ready made homes and compact living spaces, reflecting a growing preference for cozy, affordable cottages amid limited vacant inventory.
Reports from all sections indicate improving lines of business and better country conditions. Analysts note widespread growth as the nation enjoys increasingly prosperous times.
A statement proclaims hard times are over and the region enjoys unprecedented prosperity. Observers are urged to note abundance in all sectors and recognize a bright economic outlook across communities.
The Wilson-Vaughn Hardware Company occupied a prominent booth at the picnic grounds last Thursday and Friday. Demonstrators explained the benefits of their farm machinery lines, highlighting advantages to potential buyers.
The North Fort Worth Sunday News published a lengthy delinquent tax list for Tarrant county last Sunday, spanning over sixteen pages in small type. The dense columnar document appears extensive but readable.
A local pitch proclaims Whitewright as unmatched in Texas for churches schools citizens water streets and homes. The speaker urges readers to move to Whitewright to enjoy the town’s reputed quality of life and amenities.
The Sherman Chamber of Commerce advertises local schools and colleges across Sherman area papers, including a half page in the Dallas News last Sunday. The piece argues advertising keeps merchants ahead by maintaining visibility, quality, and price in the public mind, claiming it brings in more dollars than the cost.
Under the new law those men who fail or refuse to pay their poll tax will be arrested and worked on the county road until the same has been worked out. The law makes it mandatory.
A notice cites county tax collectors and district officers with power to pursue delinquent taxes. It warns of fines and removal from office if a suit is not filed to recover all back taxes within the prescribed period, with all taxes due by February 1, 1916, per the Sherman Democrat.
The Tribune notes R. E. L. Binion of Pilot Grove plans 12 000 syrup labels as he works a large cane crop into syrup. Whitewright customers fuel demand, and Binion’s syrup business is described as successful with hopes for doubling label orders next year.
A Birmingham Age Herald correction recounts missteps in typesetting that produced comical Line errors. Anecdotes cite a printer who pulled the wrong line causing a grin worthy jumble and a wary editor avoiding further incidents.
A shipment of bois d are apples was sent from Honey Grove to Boston, with potential implications for the region. The text notes Germany as a major dye producer and current dye shortages due to ships being tied up. American manufacturers seek satisfactory materials and are conducting experiments. A Boston maker asked E. E. Blocker to forward a small sample of the bois d are apples.
Fragment from Honey Grove Signal discusses testing boisd are apple as a potential dye producer. If results show high yield and value, the fruit could become a significant national asset for dye production.
An editorial urges residents to trade at home and support local printing. It argues Whitewright benefits from home services, notes local printing costs are lower than out of town shops, and cites a recent price saving of 16.75 dollars on a job. The piece calls for collective support and setting a good example.
Denison’s latest city directory issued last week lists a population of 21 835, up from 21 660 shown in the 1912 directory. The change marks a modest growth over the previous census reference.
The Savoy Star reports Prof J J Walker and kin arriving Saturday and billeting in the J W Bell house across the railroad, with a welcome extended as potential benefit to town. Sheriff Smith of Marietta Oklahoma reached here last week with a warrant for North Tutor on horse theft charges, locating him near Pilot Grove and returning him to Marietta, the outfit valued minimally but causing Tutor trouble.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy to stop coughing. It promises relief by avoiding draughts and sudden changes, notes a first dose soothes irritation, and claims 45 years of use with a money back guarantee if it fails. It urges getting a bottle from a druggist at little cost.
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