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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1917
Page
6
A wartime editorial urges Americans to boost production and self denial to win the war. It stresses heavier spending on labor, food, and materials, plus widespread Liberty Bond purchases to finance efforts and speed victory. It calls on all citizens to work harder, economize, and invest in bonds through bankers.
A reader explains the U S government as a citizen owned business with Washington as head office It urges support for leaders including the President and Treasury Secretary It argues the administration deserves friendship and funding to keep the nation’s machinery moving
A Lincoln quotation reflects a mindset of bold trial and hopeful cultivation. It speaks to choosing growth and resilience by tending flowers from thistles in the face of mortality.
Detroit Free Press notes a photographer who goes beyond capturing how people appear. He aims to reveal how subjects think they look, presenting a clever twist on portraiture.
An ab sent-minded professor paces a revolving door, musing on an extended corridor that ends in an ultimate termination. The scene blends humor and whimsy as a thought experiment in motion and time.
A short cautionary note warns speakers not to preach miracles to those hungry for food, suggesting that empty stomachs may dismiss lofty claims as hot air and undermine persuasive efforts.
A maxim on living honestly to avoid worry even when one speaks in sleep, urging men to align word and deed for a tranquil life.
Commissioner Mathis directs W. T. Ross to install a new floor on the swinging bridge over Bois d arc creek on the cemetery road. John Savage and Joe Russell contribute time hauling gravel to repair the county roads south and west.
A. L. Jacobs, a jeweler from Denison, shot and killed Mrs. A. S. Webster, wife of a bank clerk, at Jacobs home around midnight Monday. Police investigated the mysterious tragedy as details emerged from the scene.
A basketball game is announced for Friday afternoon between Whitewright and the Leonard high school girls team to be held here. Also note a local furniture dealer Will Looney in the telephone building offers a new stock of furniture including rockers mattresses art squares springs and beds.
Mrs Jack MecMillin and Mrs H T Atterberry spent Wednesday in Denison visiting friends and sightseeing.
Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Smith visited Mr. and Mrs. I. D. Richie on Sunday in Orangeville, sharing time with the couple.
Burgher Everheart and Miss Mary Mc Collum married Wednesday at the bride’s parents’ home in Trenton. They plan to move to West Texas where he bought a home. Randell Marshall, 30, died Saturday in Sherman. survived by his wife and siblings. funeral at West Hill Cemetery. LaRue Lumber Co. bungalow on Spruce street sold to Mr and Mrs Venable for occupancy soon. school superintendent not taking the house. Mrs W H Montgomery and Mrs Frank Roberts were shopping in Sherman Wednesday.
W C Brents, a prominent buyer, continues soliciting country produce while the Lester Lindsey theatrical company entertains Whitewright with a weeklong show in a comfortable tent. The troupe presents a new program nightly, with strong cast and fine orchestra. Tonight features Little Miss Petticoats, tomorrow Paid in Full, followed by a Saturday matinee and Ministers Wives.
In the case of the State versus Leon Waits the defendant faced charges of illicit liquor sales. A Tuesday trial in the 15th District Court ended with the jury returning a verdict of acquittal.
Richard the son of Mr and Mrs Williams is recovering from a spell of sickness as reported from the family.
Lieutenant Carl Eatherly of Sherman received a second lieutenant commission in the infantry at Leon Springs. He was visiting Wednesday with the family of Dr. R. L. Sears. Also noted, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Savage of Sherman spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. E. W. Savage.
Whitewright citizens go to Sherman on business and to attend the funeral of C. W. Batsell. The Red Cross turkey auction sale is set for Saturday at 2 30 PM to raise funds. readers are urged to contribute a turkey for auction to support Red Cross work.
Rev. A. R. Nash preached the Thanksgiving sermon at Pilot Grove Methodist Church last Thursday. A large audience attended and the singing and sermon were appreciated.
Will Looney announces a home pickup service for used furniture. He will view items at the seller’s residence in the telephone building area near the telephone office and offer full value for acceptable pieces.
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