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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1914

Page

4

Subscription Terms And Election Dispute Notes

The margin date shows payment time for subscriptions and all expire on the first of the month. Reports say W P Lane led Jeff McLemore for Congressman at large, but McLemore was declared nominee by the state convention and Democratic committee. Some counties with Lane majorities did not report returns, and no law forces certification by election judges or county chairs. Cotton belt towns held mass meetings on market, favoring cotton warehouses with government bank aided plans as the feasible response.

W. P. Lane Jeff McLemore el Paso Democratic Executive Committee Mr. McLemore Lane

Denison bootleggers plead guilty for vagrancy

Two white men charged with bootlegging appeared before Denison city judge Monday morning and pleaded guilty to vagrancy, receiving a low fine of 14.70 dollars. The report notes Denison's local approach contrasting state law, while hinting that poker games in Whitewright can cost more.

Denison Herald Denison Whitewright

Grayson County Bar Seeks Texan Court Docket Relief

A resolution by the Grayson County Bar Association states that the Texas Supreme Court is three years behind on its docket and urges Governor Col quit to call a special legislative session to pass measures enabling prompt case disposal.

Grayson County Bar Association Supreme Court of Texas Colquitt

Burglary Speech Sparks Union Warning in Sherman Democrat

The Sherman Democrat warns against plainly accusing a burglar, noting such language could provoke the burglars’ union and invite their displeasure, while stressing the danger of the unnamed suspect.

Sherman Democrat

Series of Katy train mishaps and Sherman arrests

The Katy line suffered multiple mishaps last week with a derailed Limited near Denison on Friday, another fast train in the ditch on Saturday, and a head on collision between two passenger trains near Smithville on Saturday night. Sherman police raided a shoplifting rendezvous, recovering merchandise worth 800 to 1000 dollars and detaining four men, with more arrests anticipated. Sherman businessmen plan a cotton warehouse for 2000 bales with readiness for the fall crop.

Katy Limited Denison Smithville Sherman

Mars peace hopes referenced in postwar pork price jab

The Houston Post notes that keeping Mars peace would likely avert a price spike in American pork to about $2 an ounce and yard eggs to about $17 a dozen, suggesting war would raise staple costs.

Mars Houston Post

The Prodigal Girl Prods Society and Family Scorn

A poem contrasts the fate of returning prodigal girls with forgiving fathers. It laments social stigma on women who depart, noting that unlike sons, daughters face judgment and shunning upon return, while urging old customs to fall.

Sherman Banks to Lend on Emergency Currency

Sherman Tex Aug 24 Banks in Sherman plan to use the U S government offer of emergency currency. Based on bank capital and surplus Sherman could access about 1 000 000 dollars. This move aims to improve crop handling and position Sherman as a leading market hub for farmers products amid a reduced cotton market overseas due to the European war.

Sherman Tex United States

B Y P U Program Evening Notices Hardened by Missions

August 30 program at 7 15 p m led by Mary Lee Nichols includes scripture from Sam 22 1 50 and songs led by Mildred Browning. Speakers Mrs J A Fudge and Mrs Robert Clancey discuss mission field schooling and medical helpers. W T Greene of Hopkinton NH shares a kidney ailment remedy testimonial praising Foley Kidney Pills.

Mary Lee Nichols Sam Song Mildred Browning J. A. Fudge Robert Clancey

Sherman Civic League Bazaar to Start December

The Sherman Civic League announces a December bazaar in Sherman. County ladies may exhibit needlework and kitchen products for prizes, aiming to start an annual Grayson county fair. Mrs. Judson Wood of Sherman will answer inquiries.

Sherman Civic League Sherman Grayson County Judson Wood

Pure Extracts Offered by Montgomery and Ryan

Advertises absolutely pure cooking extracts in all flavors from Montgomery and Ryan bottling works with a subscription price of one dollar.

Montgomery & Ryan

Woodmen lodge hall to rise with store below

The Woodmen of Luella plan a two story lodge hall with upper lodge rooms and lower retail space. Sadler Bros advertise barber services from shaving to massage. The State penitentiary warden R M Warden resigned and J P Miller named as his successor.

Luella R. M. Warden State Penitentiary J. P. Miller

New Montgomery & Ryan Bottling Works Invites Case Lot Quotes

Local bottle firm Montgomery and Ryan seeks to sell soda in case lots to families. The ad touts the drink as delicious and healthful and invites inquiries for pricing on bulk cases.

Montgomery & Ryan

Ladies of Whitewright Pure Extracts Offered

Ladies of Whitewright urged to buy absolutely pure extracts for cooking from bottling works offering any quantity for sale.

Whitewright Montgomery & Ryan

Dr King's New Discovery Promises Quick Cough Relief

An advertisement warns that summer coughs signal low vitality and can lead to serious lung trouble. It touts Dr King's New Discovery as a soothing antiseptic remedy that relieves coughs and colds promptly and prevents complications. Available in 50c and 1 bottles with money back if unsatisfied.

Dr. King Dr. King’s

How To Give Quinine To Children

Ferriline is described as an improved tasteless syrup giving quinine without stomach upset. It claims suitability for children and adults who cannot take ordinary quinine, avoiding nausea and headaches. The ad urges trying it for any quinine need and offers a 2 ounce original bottle for 25 cents.

Cotton Belt Express Time Table Row

East Wat 208 rs exess motor car No 30 4 50 p m West Bound 29 motor car 9 50 a m Bob ex cessst danse 5 30 p m

Cotton Belt East Wat West Bound Bob

Fragmentary Train Schedule Snippet

A readable fragment lists train numbers and times for south bound and north bound routes. Entries include No. 3, No. 9 Limited, and No. 5 with various departure times such as 10:45 p.m. and 11:07 a.m., plus mention of a flyer at 4:45 p.m.

W. Bas Coace Us Stags PTO A. Beste South Bound A. No A. Wess Hochieabans

Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Druggist Refund Promise

An advertisement for PAZO OINTMENT claims piles symptoms such as itching bleeding and protruding piles can be cured in 6 to 14 days with the first application providing ease and rest. If it fails to cure within the stated period a refund is offered. The product is priced at 60 cents.

Tom Lilley J. F. Lilley Lucile Montgomery North Europe

Citrolax Laxative Ad Praises Treats Heat

Citrolax is promoted as a laxative and pleasant hot weather drink. An endorsement from F.C. Cris ler of Syracuse, N.Y. claims 15 years of use with Citrolax beating all others. Advertisement notes Kirk patrick & Bryant as sellers.

F.C. Crysler Syracuse N.Y Kirkpatrick & Bryant

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F. M. Echols Publisher Prodigal Fashion Lash W.T. Greene Hopkinton N.H Frank Smith & CO Packard Sadler Bros M.k.&t E. W. Grove the Whitewright Sun the Woman’s World the Household Magazine People’s Popular Monthly Farm Life
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