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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1920

Page

4

Whitewright Sun Subscription Price and Holiday Notes

A local notice from the Whitewright Sun details subscription pricing at $1.50 per year payable in advance. It notes policy on notices and obituaries at regular advertising rates, and comments on Christmas, poll taxes, holiday travel fares, and a humorous tale of a farmer turning a yearling into $48. The piece encourages renewals, mentions the Grayson County grand jury, and suggests gifting a year’s subscription to former residents.

Grayson County Grand Jury Collin County Whitewright

Woman War in Ardmore Ends in Tragedy

Oklahoma magnate Jake Hamon was shot in Ardmore amid claims of self harm and a possible romance with Clara Smith his secretary. Mrs Hamon blames the younger woman, arguing women blame women while the man goes free, and suggests Hamon courted and deceived Smith to win her affection.

Jake Hamon Oklahoma Ardmore Okla Hamon Clara Smith

Frailties of Jake Hamon and a Fender burglary tale

The Honey Grove Signal notes that Jake Hamon lies in his grave with his wife defending him against public fault. A Sun reporter recalls a Presbyterian minister Rev. J. F. Fender and his wife facing a burglary after prayer meeting, with intruders taking food but leaving a loaded table.

Jake Hamon Jake Hannon Honey Grove J. F. Fender Presbyterian Church Rev. Fender Sun Mrs. Fender

Candy price reductions at Post Office Confectionery

During Christmas week the Post Office Confectionery lowers candy prices. Deals include 3 Lbs. 50¢ candy for $1.00 and 3 Lbs. 60¢ candy for $1.25, plus a $2.00 box reduced to $1.20 and chocolate cream candy at 50c per pound.

Reasons Not To Attend Your Church On Sabbath Mornings

Question asks for reasons against worship at own church on Sabbath. Sunday school at 9:45 a m led by Carl Caperton. Sept preaching at 11 a m and 7 p m by pastor K R Isbell. Morning subject The Triumph Over Difficulties. Evening subject The Value of Time. Special cordial invitation to all.

Wright Carl Caperton K. R. Isbell

Thanks for kindness after infant's death from Rev and Mrs Isbell

The Isbells thank friends and groups including Sunday school and Woman's Missionary Society for sympathy and flowers after the death of their infant child. They pray for blessings from Him who can do exceeding abundantly above.

Sunday School Woman's Missionary Society K. R. Isbell

Truett and Moore Offer Worthwhile Christmas Prices

Truett and Moore advertise drawers like this Christmas season with invites to visit today for good presents. The note stresses worthwhile values and urges shoppers to come in for holiday bargains.

Constipation Cure Syrup Promoted As Habitual Relief

An advertisement promotes a Syruphonic Laxative named finbitue LAXI OS WITH PEPSIN for habitual constipation. It claims prompt relief and the need for 14 to 21 days of regular use to establish regular action. The product is described as stimulating and regulating and is priced at 60 cents per bottle.

Undertaker Finds $1116 In Dead Man's Sock

Cameron Texas December 12 an undertaker preparing the body of farmer Joseph Edam found 1116 in bills stuffed in the dead man's sock. Edam died from poison Saturday and his body was found in a store building near the Santa Fe depot.

Cameron Texas Joseph Edam Edam Santa Fe

Money to loan on land notes extended for Tom Bar bee

Money to loan on land offered with notes taken up and extended. Tom Bar bee remains linked to the arrangement with efficiencies in mortgage terms and repayment outlook.

Tom Barbee

Special December Prices On Automobile Casings And Tubes

Morehead & Parker advertise December specials on automobile casings and tubes with a push to secure prices before purchase. The notice highlights limited time offers aimed at local customers.

Morehead & Parker

Missionary Society hears talk on Mexican work at church

The Missionary Society of the Central Christian Church met on Monday afternoon with Mrs. Hall to hear a program titled Our Work Among the Mexican People. Miss Gertrude Major, stationed at the Mexican Christian Institute in San Antonio, spoke on the institute’s work among Mexicans. Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Taffender performed a vocal duet, and two letters from Mexican girls who became Christians were read. Light refreshments followed as members praised a profitable afternoon.

Missionary Society of the Central Christian Church Brown Taffender

For Sale: Adding Machine Paper at Sun Office

Adding machine paper offered at 20 cents per roll at the Sun office. Limited stock available with immediate delivery.

Sun

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Cff Whitewright Sun J. H. Waggoner The the Sun Odeon Theatre Undertaker Missionary Society Eastman Gallaher & Son Eastman Kodaks School Supplies Jacob Scull, Swain & Wallace N. Travis Sherman J. F. Lilley
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