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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1919
Page
2
Entered at the Post Office at Whitewright as Second class mail matter. The date opposite your name shows the time your subscription is paid and all subscriptions expire on the first of the month. If you do not receive the paper regularly please notify us.
Rates listed for Grayson and Fannin counties offer one year six months at 1.00 with 60 issues, outside counties six months at 1.50 with 75 issues. Subscriptions must be prepaid and not accepted for periods under six months.
The Texas legislature convenes on Tuesday January 14 with both Senate and House to elect new presiding officers. Motor vehicle license fees for 1919 are due at county tax offices to obtain motor seals.
The piece notes Governor Hobby’s January inauguration with elaborate preparations. Col. R. M. Johnson retires as Houston Post editor after thirty years, succeeded by Roy G. Watson. It also mentions rising women’s shoe prices, a Sherman Chamber of Commerce welcome plan for returning soldiers, and Elma Taylor named rural agent for Grayson County north of the railway representing the government and Texas A&M College.
The article urges all Whitewright residents to dedicate time and effort to improve the community. It cites Louis Lipsitz of Dallas who served thirteen months guiding the War Savings Stamp drive, then resigned with a one dollar draft as compensation, and notes Will Leslie of Sherman who accepted chamber leadership under pressure, bringing notable local influence and support.
A letter touts Doctor Pierce's Anuric as a powerful remedy for kidney poisons and rheumatic symptoms. It claims rapid relief from scalding urine and sleepless nights and offers a 10 cent trial package from Dr. Pierce's Invalids Hotel in Buffalo New York. A testimonial from S P Hensley supports its effectiveness for bladder catarrh and uric acid troubles.
The piece discusses state and federal control of railroad rates, praises Denison Evening Herald for Roosevelt obit coverage, and defends the State Highway Department amid criticism over salaries and highway funding. It notes the need for a fair trial period and the role in securing federal highway funds, plus a local purchase of two school-adjacent lots for 400 dollars to expand the playground.
An Advy advertisement urges immediate use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the first croup symptom hoarseness. It promises prompt aid and effectiveness.
J L Cardwell offers country carpentry services with on site completion and guaranteed satisfaction. Contact via post office box 292 Whitewright for in home or farm projects.
The gymnasium on the Gray son college campus is to be offered for sale. Bidders are asked to inspect the property and submit their best offer, with delivery to F. M. Echols. Bids should move the building within three months.
San Ol promises relief from kidney and bladder troubles and backache within 24 hours. It is described as a guaranteed remedy, selling at 50 cents and 1.00 per bottle at the drug store.
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