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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1922
Page
1
Washington reports a broad relief as the so called luxury taxes vanish from many consumer items. Ice cream soda water railroad transport and general apparel no longer taxed at the point of sale though amusements under ten cents retain some levy. Some taxes shift to retailers while others are repealed.
Sherman reports L. D. Hefner about 27 worked on Bill Frice farm six miles west of Gunter killed when a car they rode in overturned on an embankment south of Marilee in Collin County. Frice injured but walked for help after the wreck. Hefner crushed under the vehicle. Frice, dazed and bruised, failed to summon assistance for nearly six hours. Hefner was unmarried.
R C Hoyle Chiropractor announces removal of his office from the May building to his residence. Telephone number 30.
A new drug firm formed by R. A. Bow O G Bow and J M Wright will open here next Saturday with a full stock of drugs and sundries. R A Bow will head the prescription department after graduating from the Louisville School of Pharmacy and fifteen years in the business. Doctors J L Bow and J B Birt will have offices in the store.
A Hudsonville Orphans Home group from Telephone, Fannin County, plans a Sunday program at the Odeon theatre on January 15 at 3 PM. The event, free and open to all, will feature readings and songs performed by the children. home managers visited Tuesday to organize it. The notice ends with local business ads for cow hides, furs, and Fain Poultry.
The new year opens with strong activity in town as two new residences and a school addition begin, while repair and remodeling boost lumber demand. LaRoe Lumber fills orders for John Yeager’s farm residence and for Mrs. Mary McGaughey’s modern bungalow. Whitewright loads lumber for a Mahurin school addition, and two homes near completion pack a busy period. Howard Hudspeth finishes a fine residence and barn, boosting farm improvements to about five to six thousand dollars. Let the work continue for more and better homes.
Claud R. Truett cashier of the Planters National Bank received a telegram from Austin announcing his appointment as state bank examiner. He will depart next week for instruction in Austin and will serve in the Victoria district initially. This marks the second Planters National Bank appointment to the examiner role, following J. T. Millin.
The Sun received samples of 1923 Art Calendar and Advertising Novelties and invites buyers to review the attractive line before placing calendar orders. They offer to demonstrate samples and urge price comparison before dealing with traveling salesmen.
Whitewright schools resumed Monday after a week off for Christmas with 855 in attendance, a new high for the district. The high school reported 145 students, grammar school 665, and the colored school 55. The new high school building hosted first chapel in the study hall and a dedication is planned for January 15 with speakers B. B. Cobb and Judge Cal Freeman, both former Grayson College students.
Sherman January 3 Frank Reece chief of Sherman police filed his annual report showing more arrests in 1921 than 1920 with fines of 5000 versus 4350. Property losses soared from 4000 to 18002.70 due to automobile thefts as traffic violations rose from 35 in 1920 to 115 in 1921. Strict speed enforcement expected in 1922.
Captain Ben F. Jones, uncle of Captain Ben F. Jones and brother of Rev. R. F. Jones, died early Tuesday at his home near Abilene. He was 85 and had served as county sheriff for six years before moving to Abilene in 1880. He was well known among local old timers for frequent visits.
Washington reports the United States government holds a monetary wealth of 8.224 billion with a 475 million treasury cash balance and a total public debt of 23.462 billion. In 1921 the money supply shrank, about 450 million in debt reduction occurred, and per capita money circulation fell to around 52 dollars. Frank White predicts better times ahead with a revival aided by large financial institutions and looser money market restrictions.
In New York on January 3 the German flag was raised atop No 11 Broadway marking the reestablished consular offices of the new German republic. The scene recalls the 1917 flag removal, with Langtemporarily in charge of affairs. furnishings shifted from Swiss offices and the old imperial insignia discarded.
An examination will be held at Sherman February 3 and 4 for teachers certificates. Anyone seeking more information about the examination can obtain it from Supt. H. L. Durham.
The speaker notes prices readjustment is slow and reserves must loosen. With banks holding larger cash, there is a push to extend credits and return to normalcy. The 1922 indications point to revival if money restrictions are removed and circulation increases.
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