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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1917
Page
7
The article warns that Christmas tree and store decorations increase fire danger with highly inflammable materials like cotton snow. It urges cautious placement and ignition safeguards as fires arise yearly from decoration and candle mishaps. It notes local social visits, births, illnesses, enlistments, and a theater troupe's brief stay and weather impact.
Mr. Miller of the State Insurance and Banking Department inspected city business and industrial districts for fire risks. He reported general compliance with laws and urged posting arson reward notices in more locations. Nearby towns announce Lester Lindsen tent show in Whitewright December 17 to 19 with new plays and scenery.
Most people in this section have killed their hogs and under conditions highly favorable for saving their meat. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Cates announce the birth of a daughter.
Dallas to Jackson brake man F A Wooley says Foley Kidney Pills cured his kidney troubles rheumatism and backache. He praises the product as genuine and safe, promising relief from kidney or bladder problems without harmful drugs. Dyer Jones Druggists offer the remedy.
Wood choppers wanted. T. H. Sears, SERVICE CarR:-I am now operating a service automobile, and will take you anywhere day or night. Telephone No. 21. J. H Garner, LOST-Black hog, about 150 pounds, with cars partly frozen on short. Left pen Sunday. No tify E. P. Carr or Will Smith by telephone, route 2. For SALE:-About 34 acres of land one-half mile northwest of Luella and five and a half miles from Sherman, at $60.00 per acre. A. L. Clayton, White wright, Texas. For SaLe:-I have a nice lot of timber I will sell in blocks as it stands. If you want cheap wood buy a block of this timber and I will give you several months to cut it and haul it off the ground, W. T. Henderson.
Public notice in Grayson County records calls guardianship hearings for Raymond Speegle minors. John Speegle seeks letters of guardianship. hearing at Sherman Court House on the first Monday in January 1918. Subpoena requires all interested to appear and contest if proper. Writ issued by Clerk N A Cox with publisher affidavit attached.
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