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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1921
Page
4
Subscription price notes and notices of events appear in The Whitewright Sun. The column mentions Christmas shopping urgency, wheat looks healthy after rains, and reports a large crowd visiting Whitewright with another expected next Saturday, hinting at local activity and reasons.
The Van Alstyne Leader notes Brother White’s dislike of Whitewright’s loss to the home team while Sherman fans lament Denison’s defeat of Sherman. The item reflects regional sports sentiment in the Sherman Democrat.
The Sun notes daily renewal subscriptions and praises Texas readers for their loyalty. It predicts subscriber figures will rise before year end and wishes subscribers prosperity in the coming year.
Fort Stockton Pioneer argues that merchants who advertise directly to consumers grow, while those who refrain fall into obscurity. The piece notes advertising builds visibility, invites trade, and sustains business against high rents, taxes, and overhead as towns, big and small, increasingly expect publicity.
A collection of brief editorial lines from Charleston Gazette to Norfolk Virginian-Pilot showcases varied stances on economy war and peace. The remarks touch on business conditions disarmament debt and honoring the unknown soldier while noting Judge Landis's content.
A compilation of snappy one liners from various newspapers highlighting satire on money, taxes, mail theft, counterfeit currency, disarmament, and international affairs. The notes mention Ruth money, five trillion rubles, and jokes about Foch, Hearst, Japan, and naval spurs amid Pacific island pairs New Britain and New Ireland.
After the Army Navy game delegates may see no need for weapons. Coca Cola costs a nickel in Whitewright. No reinstatements of government insurance after December 31. All ex service men may reinstate except those with disability not traceable to service. Yearly renewable term insurance can be reinstated by two monthly premiums. Applicants must be in good health with a full medical report.
A playful verse by Walt Mason contrasts sunny optimism with blunt economics. The speaker claims his scheme beats Pollyannaish chatter by offering immediate cash to merchants, who respond with relief and gratitude, beyond mere cheerful phrases.
The Schubert Club program featured Czerny Etude 636 No 1 played by Lola Myrick, Chopin Prelude in A major by Evelyn Wilson, Heller Etude No 8 by Verma Mangrum, Bach Musette by Maurine May, Mozart Sonata movement by Margaret McMurry, followed by an illustrated lecture on modern orchestra instruments and a composer recognition test.
Carl Caperton urges continued turnout as Sunday School attendance climbs from 185 to over 200, noting Whitesboro at 201 last Sunday and inviting nonmembers to join. The superintendent aims for 100 percent attendance next Sunday and conversion growth.
The Chaminade Club met in Miss Chenoweth’s studio last Thursday. Lois Anderson presented a story on Chaminade, the noted composer. Maude Mangrum and Jo Hestand played piano solos, a duet by Chenoweth and Mildred Holcomb followed, Mary Johnson’s Kroeger piece with the story was performed, and Elizabeth May topped the practice-hour report. Reporter.
The Gainesville Register argues that more landowners post signs to keep hunting off their property not from meanness but to protect themselves from poorly trained or reckless hunters. It notes responsible hunters respect laws and permissions, while others trespass, damage property, and cause casualties, prompting owners to act.
The church reported 185 in Sunday school last Sunday and plans to reach 200 next Sunday. A special 11 am children's service led by Mrs H C Willis will feature much of the music with a sermon for young people. There will be no evening service. KK R Isbell, Pastor.
A box supper is planned at the Canaan school house on Friday night, December 16. Proceeds go to the Canaan Sunday school. Everyone is invited to attend.
A narrator strolls with a checkbook through town on the monthly payment day. The village band leads him up Main Street as he settles debts with grocers, butchers, and bakers. He recalls paying for a previous cow and concrete pies amid urban scenes.
Miss Ray presents a Christmas program by her pupils in the department of expression Friday night of this week. A good program has been arranged and all are invited to attend. There will be no admission charge.
The Katy Railroad issued a new time schedule last Sunday with small changes to arrivals and departures. Southbound No. 8 arrives at 5 30 a m and No. 5 at 4 49 p m. Northbound trains reach the city at 11 01 a m and 11 12 p m.
At the regular Modern Woodmen of America meeting last Monday night the group elected officers for the ensuing term.
John Savage W G B D Bane W A P A Short banker Jesse Wallace clerk Moss Bishop escort Marshall Robbins watchman I E Scott sentry W L Looney GC F Ira Kirkpatrick P C Lucian Andrews B D Bane and George German trustees R A Gillett auditor
Dallas December 13 Jess Hassell owner of the Dallas baseball club was placed under a district court temporary injunction to desist from operating an automobile in Dallas County until further court action. The injunction cited accidents and injuries blamed on Hassell's recklessness and scheduled a hearing after Hassell failed to appear in court. He was to answer complaints tied to an accident last week that left four people injured.
A Christmas letter asks Santa to bring a football flashlight knife fire crackers candies nuts and fruit. Bonnie Joe requests a doll a doll buggy and a picture book. Jack and D. Bane sign off the note.
New York THOMAS A. EDISON says a two month old discovery may enable artificial gold production from base metals. He notes lead contains two ingredients and predicts gold could be manufactured cheaply, warning the gold clause in bonds could become dangerous as a result. He spoke near Muscle Shoals Alabama.
A letter mailed to The Nacogdoches Sentinel by the Ku Klux Klan urges parents to curb teen car riding at night without chaperones. The message warns the practice is dangerous and calls for parental vigilance.
A Ku Klux Klan message urges parents to monitor children at night to prevent teens from going to parties or shows. It warns that some youths travel miles away, sometimes with criminal activity suspected, and threatens further action if the warning fails.
Observers note a common habit of making suggestive remarks about young women in public, usually avoided in the presence of a protective male relative. The piece reflects on the social dynamics behind such chatter and the absence of harm intended.
The piece laments idle gossip and its sting, urging people to speak as they would about their own sisters or in front of a girl's father or brother. It warns that idle talk yields vicious rumors and heartaches, noting how easily the tongue can be twisted by temptation. Hubbard News.
A Belgrade Montana Journal excerpt argues against door to door pitches for farmers. It urges using printed pages to reach customers efficiently, noting that personal visits waste time and may annoy farmers who will lose interest or even react harshly. The piece favors mass communication over individual interviews.
Advertising copy touts R. S. Morehead as the source for the best shoe materials and superior workmanship, inviting customers to seek their products for durable comfort and value.
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