Whitewright Sun notices and local business update
The Whitewright Sun highlights improving business conditions and scarce rental space amid a festive push to finish the 2.8 mile State Highway 78 link south of Whitewright. It notes Christmas shopping advice from other papers and progress by Brooks Construction on concrete drainage structures, with completion expected in sixty working days after acceptance by officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineral Wells Index
Brooks Construction Co
Whitewright
State Highway Commission
Merritt Caraway
Will Walker
Habitual Constipation Curea Promoted as 14 to 21 Day Laxative
An advertised syrupy laxative named LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN is promoted for habitual constipation. It claims prompt relief and regular action with daily use for 14 to 21 days and notes a pleasant taste, priced at 60 cents per bottle.
Patrol System Adds New Maintained Stretch
A new stretch will be placed under the patrol system and regularly maintained, improving oversight and care.
Red Cross Christmas Seals Now On Sale
The Texas Public Health Association promotes tuberculosis seals to fund its work. Mayor Echols distributed seals via Chesley Rutledge at the Post Office Cafeteria for donations. The TB death rate has fallen fifty percent in twenty years while 97,000 Americans die annually from the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Texas Public Health Association
Echols
Austin
United States
Bethel School House Destroyed by Fire
The Bethel school house three miles south of the city was destroyed by fire last Friday. It was a new two room structure built under modern rural school plans. Mrs. B H Thomson is principal and Miss Willie Sloan from Pilot Grove is assistant teacher. While pupils were at play on the campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
B. H. Thomson
Willie Sloan
Pilot Grove
Fire destroys school building near chimney flue
Noon fire at the school, near an unused flue in the brick chimney, destroyed the structure. Trustees carried fire insurance of 1500 dollars to aid reconstruction but the policy only partially covers the loss. Reconstruction planned during vacation to avoid interrupting the next session. Buy it in Whitewright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
White
van Alstyne
Col. Rudolph
Tioga
Ray Serene
Sherman Democrat
Magazine at Pierce & Sons Highlighted
A brief note promotes a magazine available at Pierce & Sons store, inviting readers to pick up the issue from the retailer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce & Sons
Harold Bell Wright novel shown in pictures at Odeon Theatre
The Mine With the Iron Roof will be screened at the Odeon Theatre on December 24 and 25. Shows start at 1 3 5 7 and 9 p m, offering multiple evening performances for local patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Bell Wright
Pat O’malley
Dorothy Mackaill
Mary Carr
Creighton Hale
Mr. Wright
Odeon Theatre
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J. H. Waggoner
Sun
P. D. Confectionery
Chesley Rutledge
RED Cross
Odeon Program
William Desmond
Broadway
Timberlands
Zane Grey
the Border Legion
Antonio Moreno
Helene Chadwick
Borderland
J. W. Davidson
the Furniture Store
Gaits
W. J. Looney
Western Union Telegraph CO
Santa Claus
North Pole
Devonport’s
Whitewright, Texas
Bone-Ellis Co
Sherman, Texas
Sherman,, Texas
First National Bank
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