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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1919
Page
1
An editorial urges farmers to limit cotton acreage and focus on feed crops and food animals. It notes market signals predicting lower cotton prices and argues holding stock while planting less cotton may sustain value. Also lists Whitewright war casualties and missing in action.
A county meeting selected J. R. Westbrook, G. W. Holloway, and Will Abicht to organize county agent work across communities. A Whitewright secretary chair will report to C. C. Morris with plans for school precincts.
Mrs. Joe Dan McMillin died at 11 p.m. February 6 at her home north of town after eight years of invalidism. Survived by her husband and five children, including Mrs. Chester Alexander and four others at home. Funeral held Friday at Oak Hill Cemetery with Rev. J. F. Fender. Born in Alabama March 2, 1881, she moved to Texas at age two. During her illness her husband cared for her. at death, her husband was ill and the four children at home were sick with influenza.
The Department of Education sends blanks for the Grayson County school census and directs trustees to report in person to the County Superintendent. Common and Independent district blanks arrive via different channels, with March deadlines and a need for accurate form completion affecting the 1919-1920 term income.
The fire department responded to an alarm last Friday from the Ray livery barns. A flue fire threatened the structure but was put out by men with buckets of water.
Floyd Badgett arrived home last week from Camp Travis San Antonio after being mustered out on an honorable discharge and found physically fit. He plans to store his war relics for future generations to view.
The article notes new income tax regulations will be issued soon. It explains that individuals with earnings above $1000 single or $2000 married must file schedules based on 1918 earnings. A time extension to April 1 is likely, as blanks and proper forms are not yet available.
To the many good friends who have sympathized with and assisted us during the illness and obsequies of our beloved wife and mother we extend our sincere thanks and grateful appreciation.
A. L. Groves, while dragging a public road near his residence, fell onto the drag and sustained severe facial cuts. He had recently recovered from influenza and believes exhaustion caused dizziness. friends helped him home, and he is improving.
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