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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1924
Page
2
The Department of Commerce reports Texas total wealth at 9 850 896 000 in 1922, up from 6 298 246 000 in 1912, a 56.4 percent gain. Per capita wealth rose to 2 010 from 1 541, with most property classes increasing in value and live stock dropping.
Washington reports the Bok peace plan voting through February 15 totals 514,318 with 449,568 for and 64,750 against. Texas contributed 11,584 votes: 10,094 yes and 1,290 no, Oklahoma 2,899 yes and 602 no. Overall 13 percent opposed and 87 percent supported the plan.
The Oak Hill Cemetery Association announces a dues hike to 3.00 per lot due to a new mower purchase and aging tools. A yearly debt has occurred, and owners are urged to be ready to pay to avoid further reminders.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for lingering coughs and night cough relief. The piece also notes Orbin Blanton of Whitewright as top student in Austin College class of 1924 for term one with a 88.6 average and a Spanish department assistant. It mentions optometrist John T. Nall from Bonham visiting Whitewright on February 26 at Dr. R L Sears' office.
The Gainesville Register warns against itinerant advertising solicitors and urges direct use of local printers for better pricing and services. Also, the Presbyterian Church hosts a lunch in the McMillin building beside First National Bank on Saturday, February 23.
Whitesboro Kentucky February fifteenth two Bates brothers Bob and Sam both died after a duel begun over an estate dispute involving coal and timber lands. Sam seventeen lured Bob with a $100 challenge. they fired on a mountain trail missing then Mortally wounded. A third brother Uriah serves life for a previous murder. Bob faced an April trial in the Sergeant case.
More contented happy healthy people are taking Chamberlain's Tablets than any other similar medicine. They stop indigestion and gassy pains that crowd the heart, keep the liver and bowels healthily active. Cost but a few cents.
Five fines were issued by the State Game Commission for killing robins near Paris in Lamar County after reports of wholesale slaughter. The birds, protected by law, eat pests and insects, aiding agriculture. The article also quotes Alexander Hamilton on the nature of genius as fruit of labor.
An Irishman recounts a near miss in war with a bullet entering the chest and exiting the back. He jokes his heart was in his mouth at the moment, while his tale contrasts bravado with danger. The text closes with a 666 for Colds and La Grippe reference as a product caption.
The piece argues lawyers may claim broad rights in public cases and defense work. It cites McAdoo and Doheny, noting fees for legal services and questioning society’s obligation to regulate professional privileges. Lincoln is referenced to contrast differing views on legal rights and social duties.
A Kansas City Star note critiques protracted legal procedures used to exhaust litigants and favor powerful interests. It argues lawyers misuse jurisprudence, claim money has no smell, and defends the rights of lawyers while questioning the ethics of legal services. References R L Sears and J T Nall.
The new minister asks Al Jones to lead in prayer marking his first experience. He fears disappointing the pastor and searches for the right wording to begin.
Democratic party action governs announcements. Congressional candidate Sam Rayburn listed with county officials J A Dixon Royce Q Loving. For Commissioner Precinct No 2 Finis Alverson also named.
A supplicant, deep in prayer, finally calls out to a deacon with thanks as the congregation grows restless. He declares, God bless you, deacon, that is the word he has sought since beginning the appeal.
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