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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1922
Page
3
Atlas Peck notes whimsical future where horses wear headlights as Raz Barlow spots a bartender type in Tickville. The Depot Agent awaits a 5 18 passenger, while local humor mingles with shopping copy for M C Spivy Bonham promoting new shoes and dry goods with aggressive low prices and stock updates.
A businessman displays a box of lemons hung in a rat trap as a sample. A public save on taxpayer wear by crossing the ice when the creek is frozen, avoiding bridge wear. Slim Pickens debuts a French harp and plays a love tune near Miss Peachie Sims's residence.
Sile Kilden visited the Tickville circus last Friday but left half disappointed as the bareback rider performed elsewhere. A loud morning rattle echoed from Colum bus Allsop stomping mud at the post office porch. Clab Hancock, returning with a wagon wheel missing, plans to search. Spring nears as VF Letcher Henstep promises to unstopp cracks and remove window pillows. Hancock reports a rabbit killed with his new shotgun, debated whether skill or gun mattered.
Interior repairs at Tickville opera house progress with a fall completion expected. A traveling painter, recently in New York, is hired to paint a New York city scene on the drop curtain.
A farmer in a nearby county recalls threshing one thousand bushels of wheat and selling to a thousand people. Most paid later, draining his bank account as small debts accumulated. He wakes to find the wheat still in the granary, realizing it was only a dream and none of the accounts existed.
A farmer who earlier sold his wheat and faced scattered earnings tells the publisher he will pay future subscriptions promptly. He remarks that he understands the editor’s plight of collecting small payments from across the country and vows reliable future dues.
Jesse Wallace will assess 1922 city taxes and accept renditions from property owners at any time. It will be a saving to the city and convenient for the public if taxpayers visit the collector's office to list their property.
Washington reports Miss Georgia Hopley of Bucyrus Ohio is appointed the first woman general prohibition agent with the mobile forces of the headquarters unit. Hopley a former Ohio newspaper woman and active in the campaign, was named by Commissioner Haynes.
E J Antoni offers to refurbish old mattresses using his own machinery. Satisfaction guaranteed. Located in the first building west of Smith Hotel.
W L Wakefield of Sherman was appointed by the County Commissioners Court to fill the unexpired term of the late Rev D O House as Grayson County Treasurer. He has lived in Sherman about six months and previously served as Justice of the Peace at Gordonville and engaged in farming interests at Collinsville. The office pays 75 cents per $1000 on all funds handled and salary about $600 yearly. current term ends December 1.
An old remedy called Blue Star Remedy is advertised for skin diseases including eczema itching and ringworm. Sold by Dyer & Jones with a guarantee. a27
R. S. Morehead offers prompt service to fix casings and tubes, ensuring reliable repairs and attention to customer needs with skilled workmanship and quick response.
To Stop a Cough Quick take Hayes Healing Honey with Grove Open-Trate Salve for Chest and Head Colds and Croup included. Rub salve on chest and throat for children. Combined treatment stops cough through throat healing and skin absorption. Price 35 cents at your druggist.
Former Texas governor James E. Ferguson, head of the dissolved American Party, announces his candidacy for the U S Senate from Texas. He says the national office is open to him and notes his entry is subject to Democratic primaries. He recalls impeachment talk and vows to discuss reasons later.
Temple citizens vote February 4 to adopt the city manager form of government. The charter amendment passes by 310 to 35, signaling strong support for the new system.
Monthly or weekly delivery of popular maga zines available at Pierce's Cafe. Follow venue updates to ensure timely access and avoid missing issues. A reminder suggests taking 666 to prevent a cold.
Lyon Gray Lumber Co of Savoy Texas announces excess stock of genuine McAlester lump coal at 12.50 per ton sold at the yard. Winter lingers and no more coal will be available this season. customers urged to obtain supplies now.
Lufkin remedy promises secret pleasant cure for itch with no time loss. Bottle priced at $1.00 through Dyer & Jones or J. L. Kirkpatrick. Ad also touts best cigar selection and storage, urging readers to visit Pierce's Cafe for cigars and habit formation.
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