12 Feb 1915
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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1915
Page
1
A Sunset Magazine essay warns that seven years of strain between the United States and Japan risks mutual distrust and arms buildup reminiscent of Europe. It argues neither nation seeks war, but fear and misperception could push them toward conflict unless thinking people act to halt the dangerous cycle.
At about 3 45 Sunday morning a thief shattered a large plate glass window at 111 North Travis Street and stole two diamond lavalliers several rings and other jewelry from the Strange Jewelry Company. A Southwestern Telegraph operator heard the crash, Patrolman Jap Phillips arrested two suspects after a tour of the hall but no arrests were made by the time he returned to the scene.
Arthur Nall with R B Nall, noted refracting and manufacturing optician, will fit glasses at Dyer and Jones in Whitewright on Wednesday and Thursday February 15 17.
Two white men from Johnson county Oklahoma were arrested at noon Monday by Deputy Sheriffs Boyd Craig and Oscar Poff as they returned from Dallas on the interurban limited. They carried four suitcases with 86 pints and concealed liquor on one man a quart and three pints. The other held a quart two pints and a half pint. They were jailed awaiting disposition.
A statement of appreciation from the winner of the Odeon Theatre voting contest. The author thanks friends for their votes and support and acknowledges theatre managers for equal courtesies and fairness. The winner received first prize, a diamond ring.
Miss Emma Fay Parker wins the 65 dollar diamond ring in the Odeon Theatre popular vote contest run by S B Dick. Five contestants receive prizes including a lavalier and theatre passes. judges certify votes counted and fairness, with Parker leading after January 6 start.
Farmers urged to diversify from cotton by growing mixed crops and raising livestock as in their grandfather era. Proponents argue diversification would reduce debt tied to high prices and store credit, promoting self sufficiency and local abundance. The Southwest Trail promotes growing more at home to avoid dependence on cotton income.
Rev Epting pastor of the Baptist church says the Baptist congregation will begin their annual revival on the second Sunday in April. They have invited Dr George McCall pastor of the First Baptist Church Texarkana to conduct the meeting.
W F Dodds, a young man living near Bells, was thrown from a pony Sunday injuring his right wrist. He sought medical care at Sherman.
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