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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1918
Page
2
The notice explains subscription handling at Whitewright Post Office indicating second class mail and that subscriptions expire on the first of the month. It asks subscribers to notify the paper if delivery is missed and mentions the date printed beside the name shows payment time.
The offer lists prices for Grayson and Fannin counties: one year 1.00 and six months 0.60. Outside these counties prices are one year 1.50 and six months not available for less than six months. Payment required in advance.
The issue surveys holiday cheer and local happenings from Denison to Sherman. Reports include Denison on a potential aerial mail route station, Sherman cotton market jokes, Whitewright pricing, and the Denison Trades Council backing McAdoo and railroad national ownership.
Hogs to be held in Whitewright next Saturday December 2. The sale advertises some of the finest hogs and offers farmers a chance to start a herd of registered stock. The piece notes costs to feed and raise a good hog are similar to an inferior one and urges rising only the best. It mentions war work and Red Cross appeals, weather delaying land prep, and Governor Hobby urging mass meetings to boost Red Cross enrollment. Other notes include Julian Montgomery’s return to work with the State Highway Commission and local visits by Mrs Castleberry and others.
Martha Coleman Sherman writes in the Chicago Inter Ocean that Santa will arrive as children sleep to fill stockings with gifts and unveil the season’s best gift, heartfelt good will unto men, across the milky way and every dwelling.
Lee Adcock a prominent local buyer and member of Adcock and Holland was shot and killed at Monroe Bryant s home Saturday around 4 am. Bryant called for medical aid, an inquest was held, and Adcock s body was prepared for burial. Bryant waived examining trial and posted bond awaiting grand jury action. Adcock survived by five children aged 8 to 15.
A funeral was conducted Sunday afternoon for a man living with the family at the old Prigmore place in East Whitewright. The service was led by Rev. Epting and Rev. Fender.
An advertisement for B. A. Thomas Poultry Remedy claims the product keeps hens in good condition and increases egg production. It guarantees satisfaction with money-back refund if not satisfied and is sold by J. W. Davidson.
A column excerpt contrasts editors tolerance with closed obituaries and notes a village paper’s power in a small town. Anecdotes recount a man stopping his paper then requesting multiple copies of his own obituary for relatives. The piece ends with a fleeting Eastbound timetable fragment from No. 204 at 10:15 a m.
Terrell clergyman Rev Grady May will join his parents for Christmas Day dinner.
Mr. and Mrs. Sewell McKinney of Van Alstyne visited relatives here during the week. Mrs. J. A. Childress returned Friday from a visit with her son in Oklahoma. Bryant Penn of 8 S. A. T. C. A. & M. Collage, is at home to spend the holidays. Walter Hestend visited home folks here Sunday. He is in the internal revenue work for Uncle Sam, and has just received notice that his salary will be materially increased beginning January 1st.
Lester Ross is at home for the holidays from Camp Bowie. Oscar Ross and family of Oklahoma are also here, guests at the home of W. T. Ross.
Mr and Mrs Hugh Norris and their baby from Tulsa Oklahoma are visiting for the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs RC Montgomery.
Christmas programs at several churches scheduled for Tuesday night face likely postponement as heavy rain and stormy weather threaten attendance and participation by volunteers. Santa and performers may be unable to travel due to the downpour.
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