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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1925
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun lists J. H. Waggoner as publisher with a subscription price of $1.50 per year payable in advance. The paper is entered at the Whitewright post office as second class mail matter.
Superintendent Smith warns of a crumbling Grammar School building with dangerous fire walls and pulling corners. Costs to repair could reach thousands while revenue shortfalls force underpaid teachers and pared expenses. The paper urges increased funding to properly operate and maintain the four hundred-child district.
The Sun argues that more revenue could come from raising the school tax rate. It blames last year’s defeat on proponent overconfidence and opponent ignorance. The Sun asserts informed citizens will support school funding, while noting Leonard’s rabies dog ordinance requiring vaccination proof, tagging, impounding untagged dogs, sale and possible killing, and mayoral power to muzzle or chain dogs.
State Fire Insurance Commission approved upgrades at the water pumping plant and related connections to maintain a low insurance key rate. A 37 cent key rate was published for local fire insurance agencies, a figure few Texas towns of Whitewright’s size match due to these improvements. Mustapha Kemal Pasha divorces his Turkish wife, effective August 5, after a 1923 marriage and a $650,000 dowry. The divorce cites her alleged masterfulness and meddling in affairs outside her sphere. The Sherman Democrat expands with new presses and lino types, claiming a major upgrade to establish a top North Texas plant. Senator Burkett says Governor Ferguson’s West Texas support signals a likely second-term boom for her.
The Texas Railroad Commission issued a report noting 19 deaths and 79 injuries in the incident. Details on location, cause, and investigation were not immediately available in the release. Authorities urged caution while official tallies are reconciled and further findings are awaited.
The state's crossings saw 98 damage suits against railroads due to drivers ignoring warning signs. Senator R.S. Bowers will propose a 3 cent gasoline tax at the next Legislature session to fund road maintenance and construction. The tax would apply to a gallon of gas.
A Whitewright customer disputes the claim that crime news spurs crime and jokes that halting births coverage would not stop the stork from visiting Whitewright. The remark appears in the Sherman Democrat report.
William Wheeberry of Wheeberry by the Sea England appeals to Hollywood producers to revive the mustache cup era. At 85 he argues male stars on screen could popularize the mustache again by example.
Whitewright Sun notes the mustache craze of the 1870s and 71 invention of the mustache cup. It recalls the weeping willow and crepe myrtle fashions, plus the shift to safety razors and barbers, as whiskers fade and virility notions wane.
A Dallas State Press note recalls a married woman whose husband wore whiskers for 23 years. After a clean shave he kissed her full on the mouth, and she admitted later she was so embarrassed by the novel sensation she stayed awake half the night. Separately, Huffines and Bailey install a modern device to strip old car paint and apply new coats.
Mr and Mrs J H Waggoner and daughter Elizabeth and Irving Fulton returned Wednesday night from a two weeks visit in Mississippi.
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