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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1924
Page
4
The notice at the Whitewright post office states that all notices of entertainments dinners and other benefits with admission fees will be charged at regular advertising rates. Obituaries resolutions and memorials are also charged at these rates. Any errors in reflecting character or reputation will be corrected if brought to the publisher. Emerson quote included.
All presidential candidates have been officially notified of their nomination and the race starts. The precinct will elect a county commissioner on Saturday, and voters should exercise best judgment. The governor race looms with no clear satisfaction for a large portion of voters.
Farmers focus on the cotton season with national politics taking a back seat as Texas prepares for a decisive Saturday action that will settle the major political issue for the time being.
National Defense Day will be observed at numerous places in Texas September 12 in accordance with the proclamation of the President and of the Governor of the State. As yet no special program has been outlined.
The article notes Whitewright's third Monday trades day shows promise but lacks substance. It urges boosted merchandising and tailored incentives from local businessmen to mature the event. It endorses Will C. Edwards for Lieutenant Governor on August 23 as a capable Texas leader unbound by cliques.
The Sun runs political advertisements for the two Governor candidates and notes such pieces are paid matter labeled political advertising. Marion Smith and family report their Ford touring car was stolen in Sulphur Oklahoma, with police unable to locate the vehicle.
Trash burning at the rear of Man grum Bros grocery damaged a delivery truck and narrowly avoided a larger blaze in the business district when discovered in its incipiency.
Fitz Bryant and family move to a Kimbell cottage across from the Baptist church. The Marshall place, once home to Mr. Bryant, has been sold to Dr. C. S. Carter and will receive major repairs before occupancy by the new owner.
Henry Williams and his young son J. B. arrived first of the week after Henry directed a threshing machine operation in grain fields near Amarillo, West Texas. The report highlights Williams’ work in the Amarillo region and their travel back home.
Walter Cox reports two razors stolen from his barber shop while absent last Sunday. Entry suspected from a torn rear screen. S. H. Montgomery family return from a western trip via Slaton and the upper Plains country. Preparations for a cotton exchange next door to Kirkpatrick drug store with Fenner & Bean rep in charge to provide market reports and sales.
William Russell stars in Times Have Changed in what is billed as a major picture. A strong comedy program follows, advertised as a top Saturday attraction.
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