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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1919
Page
3
Deputy Collector G. S. Murphy directs taxpayers in Sherman Texas to file 1099 1096 reports for payments of 1000 or more in 1919 and to submit returns by March 15 1920 for individuals partnerships and corporations. Public salaries from state and local governments are excluded. Returns go to Austin or the nearest deputy collector.
Chief Water Tender K N Sparks of the U S Navy lectured in Whitewright last Thursday promoting Navy enlistment. He urged young men aged 18 to 35, weighing 128 to 190 pounds, to meet him for information on two to four year terms and noted his twelve years of service at Denison.
A varied local notice set includes a mobile service car advert offering 24/7 trips. It also reports W L Newsome selling a residence to T J Giles, an interlocking tower operator, and Sears Auto Co promoting tire sales before January 1st with 15 to 20 percent savings on four makes. The negro school opened with fifty attendees and W H Loopers wife was hired as teacher.
Phoenix, Ariz. Dec. 16. The Arizona Supreme Court ruled that Joseph W. Bailey, a former Texas senator, his son Weldon Bailey, and several other Texans must repay back taxes to Arizona totaling 95 000 dollars. The decision concerns the Baca Float No 5 land grant of 100 000 acres, with defendants claiming exemption for 1918 14 due to the survey on file.
The Texas A and M Extension warns Texas planters to seek Texas grown seed for the 1920 cotton crop. Eastern seed is often inferior, yields lower, less storm resistant, and more prone to damage from boll weevil and rot.
Truitt and other varieties from selection such as Mebane Kasch Belton Bennett represent early large boli high yielding types. Acala Snowflake Foster and Meade offer better staple with smaller bolts. We specialize in good cigars and have all new magazines for sale. Get a good cigar and a magazine for your winter evening at home. P. J. Pierce & Son.
The State Tuberculosis Sanatorium in Sanitorium Texas is mailing a free booklet titled Good Health to all interested. The pamphlet offers valuable information at no cost to readers upon request.
Sears Auto Co announces a limited time tire sale through January 1st, offering 15 to 20 percent off all tire sizes. Customers urged to act early as stock and discounts apply to every size.
An advertisement promises painless corn and callus removal using a few drops of Freezone. It claims the solution removes corns and calluses from toes and the bottom of the feet, leaving the underlying skin pink and healthy without soreness.
Advice for better digestion promotes moderate meals and thorough chewing. It urges five hour gaps between meals and to take Chamberlain tablets after supper to improve meal enjoyment.
Price McCoy an expert geologist says the M. and H. oil well near Whitesboro could yield 500 to 1000 barrels daily though no test has confirmed oil quantities. The rumor boosts lease prices around the well despite the lack of verifiable results.
A notice announcing availability of a truck for public hauling both local and long distance. Patronage solicited with contact telephone number 222 provided for inquiries.
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