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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1921
Page
29
Local notes report J. L. Dyer, Mrs. D. H. Martindale, and others visiting Dallas or Sherman. A fire damaged Dr. G. J. Hornbuckle’s home but was controlled. insurance covered the loss. Hardware ads promote safety razors, tool chests, and china. Community events include sermons and shopping notices.
The White Produce Company urges sellers to compare prices now before disposing of turkeys, signaling a marketplace incentive to secure favorable rates.
Mrs. M. C. Kerney of Brownwood is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Webster. 666 cures Bilious Fever.
Leslie Hardware Co in Sherman offers a selection of community silver, percolators, and serving dishes. Local shoppers can find practical houseware pieces suitable for gatherings and daily use.
Mrs C B Bryant left the first of the week for a visit with her daughter Mrs A H Fortner at Sweetwater.
A large crowd attended the box supper at the Can aan school house last Friday. D. A. Ray auctioned the boxes and 58.51 was realized. The school board will use the funds for school benefits. The Grayson County Live Stock Association will meet in Sherman next Saturday to discuss the pure-blood dairy livestock campaign plans.
Produce buyers urged to secure pricing now as White Produce Co advertises deals. Farm owners and traders are advised to contact the company to lock in rates before the selling season.
Manning and Clark advertise a genuine safety razor priced at $1.00 with six blades offered for 39 cents as a value buy aimed at barbershop customers seeking economical grooming options.
Miss Allie Shook departed Monday night to be at the bedside of her brother J. M. Shook who is seriously ill in Kansas City.
A Christmas offer presents a genuine Safety Razor with six blades in a neat silver plated box priced at 39 cents, described as a great bargain. This compact package highlights affordability and a convenient gift idea.
Miss Roberta Sloan, teaching in Howe, spent the weekend here with her sister, Mrs. Gilmore Webster.
D. M. Pope sold his residence on West Grand Avenue to Dr. J. B. Birt of Pilot Grove who plans to move here after the first of the year to practice medicine. Dr. Birt has practiced at Pilot Grove for several years and has a solid clientele.
W. M. Parvin, a farmer near Celina, filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy in Federal District Court at Sherman. He lists liabilities of 144,656.47 with 128,032.18 as secured loans, and assets of 138,455 with 25,755 exempt. The debts are mainly secured loans and personal accounts.
The notice promotes P. J. Pierce & Sons cafe service boasting tasty offerings and reliable hospitality. It emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere and consistent quality for locals seeking a casual dining experience.
Rev. J F Fender conducted the funeral for Jim McKee in Honey Grove on Monday. McKee was a well known local citizen and a relative of Mrs. E P Montgomery of this place.
The 1921 city taxes are now ready and payable at the city collector office located at the city fire station. J. H. Biggerstaff serves on the grand jury in the 59th district court convened Monday morning.
The Whitewright Boy Scouts announce a fully organized troop ready to show their presence by a morning gathering on Saturday. They will split into two groups and march down Main Street carrying hoes and rakes to clean the main business street and back alleys, each aiming to outperform the other with their work.
Mr. John C. Brooke of Mexico City and Tampico and Miss Hope Ball of Fort Worth joined in marriage last Sunday. After a prolonged stay in Mexico City they plan to reside in Tampico. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Minnie Ball, has lived in Fort Worth recently and held a responsible post. Friends here offer warm congratulations.
Rev J F Fender reports Miss Emma Dee Randle, in Ohio, will return home for Christmas to give two readings at the Presbyterian Church. The programs are Christmas Day in the Morning on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in the Evening on Christmas Night, reflecting her national reputation as a reader and impersonator.
An advertisement promoting a convenient filling station offering the best gasoline and oils from R. S. Morehead.
A buoyant, cheerful passerby uplifts crowds by sharing a bright mood as they move through busy markets. The piece emphasizes how one upbeat person can lift others, guiding social energy and spreading simple optimism among strangers.
A reflective verse piece quotes Walt Mason on uplifting spirits amid life’s trials. It urges embracing cheer, sloughing off grief, and spreading a contagious joy to lighten others’ moods.
The Oil Mill advertises constant availability of cotton seed meal and hulls for sale, inviting buyers to inquire for regular supplies and pricing.
A child explains a hand injury with a blunt joke about sawing, sparking a brief, sympathetic dialogue. The scene hinges on a boy’s matter‑of‑fact admission that a saw caused the cut and the adult’s gentle concern. The humor is dry and old‑fashioned.
The White Produce Company advertises it pays the highest market prices for turkeys at all times, inviting farmers and sellers to bring birds for quick cash.
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