27 Feb 1914
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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1914
Page
1
A humorous verse from the Dade City Banner pleads with God to halt town growth. The speaker boasts of using underhanded tactics to drive out new businesses and keep sidewalks and streets from his premises, fearing loss of influence and money if the town expands.
Three masked men stopped a Queen & Crescent passenger train near Birmingham Alabama last night. While definite figures are unavailable officials estimate the loot surpassed forty thousand dollars.
Oklahoma reports that Al Jennings, once a train robber and bandit, has reformed and announced his candidacy for governor. He argues governing is more profitable and safer than cracking safes, noting Texas has no professional outlaw running for office.
The Sherman Democrat cites a Sun item praising T B Moore of Sherman for two years residency here and describes him as an excellent citizen whose friends admire his happiness and prosperity.
This essay argues politeness is more than surface decorum. It cites a business example where courtesy to customers boosted earnings and created opportunity. It touts kindness as personal growth, social luck, and a reflection of Christlike conduct.
Frank Bowles died at the sanitarium in Sherman after years of poor health. Born September 16 1864 in Macon Georgia he moved to Sherman in 1872 with his parents M W and Kate Bowles. He worked for the Morning Courier Daily Register and Daily Democrat and was famed as a meticulous, capable newsman.
The Grayson County listing shows Whitewright judges Peter McKenna J Powell S Montgomery and J A Parland. Ken tucky town selects Ron Roberts and J P Connelly. Pilot Grove appoints Frank Sloan J O Nichols J D Garland and N G Ross.
State Comptroller Lane spent Thursday evening with his father and sister before attending the State meeting of prohibition democrats in Fort Worth. Denison residents praise Lane and urge another term as Comptroller, while local business notes and a highwayman rumor supply brief town chatter.
Hair tonics with established claims urge liberal use as spring arrives. Sanitary massages promise rosy skin and a younger look. Simmons Brothers Barber Shop on North Side advertises these services.
At the fourth annual Texas Industrial Congress in Dallas last Saturday, $10,000 in gold was distributed to crop contestants. W. L. Norman of Kingston Hunt County won the $1,000 capital prize in the model demonstration farm contest. Goldie Smith near Whitewright received the 55th prize of $25 in the Texas Cotton Club contest. Jewel Smith Goldie Smith and Lorin Smith each won $25 in the Texas Corn Club class. D A Saunders and Ralph Saunders of Trenton won several prizes. Goldie Jewel and Lorin Smith are children of Charley Smith a farmer near Whitewright whose entries have earned prizes before.
A brief classified note offers a few milch cows for sale with the buyer directed to Geo and German for details.
A petition with 381 names was presented to the commissioners court to trigger a vote on restoring the sale of intoxicating liquor in Grayson County. The election was ordered for Saturday March 21.
The report notes Congress refuses to send government seed to flood stricken Southern Texas while still shipping seed to others. Lawmakers fear flood sufferers may plant the free seed and jeopardize their crops, though some criticize the policy as misguided. Grandma Nelson continues visits in Oklahoma after leaving her son north of town.
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