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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1924
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun prints readership notices including subscription price and policy on charged notices. It comments on Prohibition agents, a Trenton waterworks bond vote, and ongoing political graft inquiries. It recounts a sheriff raid on a county still with skunk odor masking, and criticizes officers for leaving evidence behind.
A Detroit News quip notes Mr Fall's middle name may be Bacon. The Pittsburgh Gazette Times asserts the dollar serves as a universal language. A weekly journal claims a beautiful mouth can be achieved by pressing lips tightly to the teeth.
A compilation of satirical lines and remarks from various papers noting public figures and events. Jibes about the reformers song, diplomacy, Uncle Sam, Obregon oil, bootleggers, and political figures are interspersed with wry observations on culture and current events.
The Cotton Belt cotton demonstration train arrived at noon and farmers had an hour and a half to inspect the exhibits. The six coach exhibit, with lectures and explanations, highlighted seed selection and planting methods as efforts to improve cotton production in the region.
Denison Texas February 25 officers seized a still after discovering several skunks caged close to it. The plan to stifle whisky fumes was noted though the animals were left in place.
Greenville, Feb 27 Sam Carter Lone Oak farmer about 55 suffered a severe injury when his left leg was severed below the knee by an axe wielded by his son during timber cutting. A rail propped the tree and slipped as the youth swung, causing the fatal strike.
A local grocer promotes a wide selection of foods under the slogan Everything to eat that's good to eat at Gordon Bros. stores offering fresh produce, meats, and packaged goods.
Oakland reports that about 3,000 cattle and 6,000 hogs will be destroyed in five California counties under hoof and mouth disease quarantine. State official C. H. Hecke says the epidemic progress appears checked.
Local tax records show only 1,600 motor vehicle registrations filed for 1924 by Red River County tax collector John Mc Brayer. He estimates more than 2,500 autos exist, with about two thirds licensed to operate this year, leaving roughly 900 or more parked unsued in garages and barns.
The Canaan girls sewing club met on Tuesday February 19 at Canaan school with a new member. First year members made sewing bags, second year members gowns and bungalow aprons, third year members dresses, and fourth year members teddies. The club reports five pleasant and profitable meetings. The motto is Where there is a will there is a way.
The students, led by teacher Miss Lillie Cooper, respond well to her instruction and learn quickly. Everyone keeps up with the work and enjoys it. The next meeting is scheduled for March 4. Reporter.
Frank G Buchanan of Pilot Grove Missouri sends three dollars and fifty cents to Oak Hill Cemetery Association via The Sun. He covers three dollars for his father’s lot and fifty cents for two show tickets, praising Whitewright and its efforts to beautify the hometown.
C C Teal died at his home near Trenton last Saturday after a long illness. Born November 8 1863 in Warren County Tennessee he lived in this area many years and was known by many. Survived by wife and three children. Member of the Church of Christ. Funeral by Elder W N Carter at home Sunday at 1 30 PM. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery. Jack Spindle and Miss Dorothy Spindle, students at Christian College Thorp Springs, attended the services.
The snippet notes a weekend with Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Spindle and their parents, indicating a family gathering during a listed period. The fragment ends with “They were” suggesting further details follow in the original article.
Accompanied by O. C. Skipper, a college teacher, the group includes a faculty member noted for classroom leadership and experience.
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