17 Years Ago In Whitewright
17 Years Ago In Whitewright reports marriages, local crime, elections, and social notes. John H. Trigg wed Miss Clementine Bow east of town with Elder G. H. Williams officiating. City Marshal J. T. Roberts offers 25 dollars for info on burglaries. Various local notices on taxes, road bonds, elections, and community events follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sun
John H. Trigg
Clementine Bow
G. H. Williams
J. T. Roberts
L. P. Sears
Farmers Union Gin
W. T. Hodge
East Whitewright
Grayson County
Commissioners’ Court
Oscar Pierce
Miss May Williams
Athens
Whitewright
Bob Sears
Bryant King
Walter Myrick
Madill
Okla
W. A. Kirkpatrick
Rock Point
Tom Lilley
St. Louis
J. F. Lilley
Taylor Autrey
Marietta
J. W. Thompson
Jim Hollingsworth
Ector
D. A. Hollingsworth
Pattie Pritchett
Dallas Public Schools
Myrtle Badgett
Dallas
Cotton Belt
Katy
Edna Rathbun
Dora Seales
L. Z. Stateville
Cain
S. B. Williams
Porter
Fletcher Williams
W.N. Carter
Don Dyer
Carter
War Department
Cotton Belt Depot Opens Its Doors in Rail Era
From The Sun February 27, 1920, the Cotton Belt depot is opened marking a new era for local rail business. The excerpt notes the depot’s opening and the start of substantial rail commerce in the area.
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the Sun
Cotton Belt
Who Owns Big Business And Its Widening Ownership
The article argues that corporate ownership has broadened beyond a few individuals as stockholders increase across companies. It cites E. I. DuPont data showing 42,400 common stockholders after a 7,800 gain, and notes American Telephone with stockholder lists in the hundreds of thousands. It also mentions Russian competition affecting Sweden’s Malmo lumber sector.
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E. I. DuPont de Nermours & Company
American Telephone
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Malmo
Sweden
Pay the Bonus for World War Veterans in Full
Editorial Digest urges support for Congressman Wright Patman and full payment of adjusted service certificates for World War veterans. It notes veterans faced job loss and poverty after service, compares with prompt contractor and railroad payments, and argues certificates are akin to government bonds and should be paid without bonds or tax hikes. It highlights Texas impact and calls for citizen backing.
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Congress
Patman
America
Wright Patman
Texas
Easy Pleasant Way to Lose Fat With Kruschen Salts
An advertisement promises quick fat loss and increased energy by using Kruschen Salts for four weeks. It encourages weighing before and after, cutting pastry and fatty foods, and claims dramatic results with safe use endorsed by leading druggists.
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America
Philips Dental Magnesia
Unusual Objects and Records Highlight A Mixed News Day
A 12 ton coal piece at $400 per ton was shown in Chicago. A 138 foot pine near Palmer Lake Wisconsin was felled yielding 4910 feet of lumber. The London Daily Mail tops global circulation. An Africa New Guinea bean weighs 11½ pounds. A 13 pound turnip shown in Woodburn Oregon. A Mahe coconut weighs 40 pounds and takes seven years to ripen. A dialogue features a racketeer mention ending with a mortgage note.
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Chicago
Palmer Lake
Wis
London Daily Mail
Buenos Aires
Gonzales
Fernandez
L. C. Williams
Athens
Woodburn
Ore
Elgin Lucas
Mahe
When The Paper Fails To Please
A poem laments the newspaper not meeting readers needs and anger at missing content. The speaker recalls a father who ribs the Advocate for misleading women focused pages yet devours every line from sports to ads. The verse humorously warns of guiding editors to better serve all readers.
Heirs Deny Wiggins Estate Benefits In Tough Settlement
Lawyer remarks on a difficult Wiggins estate case where the aim was to keep heirs from receiving any assets. The exchange notes substantial legal friction and the challenging nature of settling the estate.
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Wiggins
Wagner Seeks Compulsory Unemployment Insurance
United States Senator Robert F. Wagner of New York argues for nationwide compulsory unemployment insurance as a path to stability and mobility for workers. He warns against voluntary company reserves that curb quitting power and weaken bargaining leverage while urging union engagement in administration.
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United States
Robert F. Wagner
New York
A Mirror of the Past on Greed and Aging
A Houston Chronicle meditation on greed and envy, warning that character shows in old age through gestures and looks. It urges young readers to shape personality now, noting that old age reflects past thoughts and favors received. It calls for self-control to gain lasting friendship.
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Houston Chronicle
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Kirkpatrick
Whitewright Lumber Co
Houston
Veral
Advocate
Literary Digest
LaRue
L. Laroe & CO
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