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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1914
Page
2
The Whitewright Sun informs readers of subscription terms led by publisher F. M. Echols. Rates are one year at $1.00 six months 60 cents and three months 25 cents. Expiration is the first of the month with notices requested for missed deliveries.
The notice sets charges: obituaries and cards of thanks 3 cents per line, church and lodge ads 3 cents per line, public benefit religious or fraternal notices published free of charge.
Alternate rain and sun may yield a record cotton crop this season, compensating for possible price declines. The column urges readers to study the paper's advertisements for special local merchant prices and to buy locally to bolster stock and meet needs.
The article notes growing fears over the South's upcoming cotton crop and its market impact. The U S government and business sectors plan measures to shield farmers from losses, including a twenty five million dollar appropriation to buy ships for exporting cotton if European war disrupts merchant marine.
Hon Thomas W Gregory of Austin Texas appointed to President Wilson's cabinet. He will replace Attorney General James C McReynolds who has been nominated for a seat on the Supreme Court.
The article notes the McKinney to Paris electric line continues to advance despite the money panic and European war. A Westminster Pilot Grove Whitewright route is favored for lower costs and quicker construction, with Whitewright seen as a future interurban hub connected to the wider world.
Governor Colquitt urges legislators to meet at the State capitol next Monday to pass a law allowing counties and towns to issue bonds for cotton warehouse construction. The plan aims to help farmers store cotton, receive negotiable receipts, and obtain loans or purchases amid low prices and market embargoes.
Will Bradford, charged with horse theft, pleads guilty this morning and receives a two year sentence with suspension. The youth rode a horse from near Whitewright to Oklahoma, was arrested near Durant by the sheriff, and returned to Sherman for incarceration.
The Pope of Rome has died at 1:20 this Thursday morning ending his eleven year tenure as head of the Catholic Church. Pope Pius IX was born June 2, 1435.
W L Sanders, a preacher who stirred interest at Whitesboro and Pottsboro, pleaded guilty yesterday and received a two year suspended sentence after months in jail on a swindling charge, per the Sherman Signal.
Grady May arranged to teach at Bethel school for six months starting about November 15. He will travel daily from his home, having recovered from illness during last year's time at Austin, before returning. Redpath Horner Chautauqua Co announces winners of their Southwest series contest with Texas children among the prize recipients, noting no Whitewright or nearby towns among the winners for best essays on "A Boy's Best Reasons for Living on the Square."
J A Pritchett is home from an extended visit with relatives in Memphis Hall county and reports prosperity and bright crop outlook in West Texas. He toured the Goodnight buffalo ranch and saw large bison herds. J W Taylor and Miss Rosetta Ferguson wed at Rev J A Henderson's home, with Walter Ferguson’s daughter as bride. Odeon Theatre drew 400 plus for the first four episodes of the Million Dollar Mystery, and Perils of Pauline remains a bi monthly crowd magnet, with Morehead Mangrum offering costly serial features not found in towns this size.
Several of the party that left on the 24th ult for Yellow stone National Park and other points have returned. Mr and Mrs Sears and several children arrived last week while others came in this week and more are expected. The group had paused at Wichita Falls Abilene Denver and Colorado Springs. Officials continue probing to recover milling plant products hauled away from two local plants.
City Marshal Bud Roberts Deputy L L Nichols and Constable S F Garland arrested Del Davis Arthur Kennedy and Hiram Pardue and Meade Barr on theft charges and jailed them in Sherman Monday. Roberts traced a flour theft linked to Beatrice and found 24 sacks of flour and shorts at Daviss home and similar flour at Kennedys house. Davis posted 1250 bond and Kennedy faced three local option complaints as the Womack Milling Co prepares to recover the flour.
The Democratic Party of Georgia renominated Hoke Smith as senior United States Senator from Georgia. The action signals continued support for Smith in the upcoming election cycle.
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