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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1922
Page
4
The Sun announces that notices of entertainments dinners and other benefits with admission fees will be charged at regular advertising rates Obituaries resolutions memorials and related items are also charged at those rates The publisher will correct any erroneous reflections on character or reputation upon request
The Sun notes editor J A Fore, formerly of Van Alstyne Leader and Sweetwater Reporter, has purchased the West Weekly News. The piece highlights Fore as a skilled journalist and wishes him success in his new venture. Banking sector in Whitewright shows strong health with deposits near six hundred thousand dollars and total resources close to one million two hundred thousand. The Sun remarks on Whitewright’s robust banking facilities for a town of its size. It also reflects on Dallas as an infant metropolis compared to larger cities, sparked by the death of an octogenarian who arrived in 1870.
The Denton Record Chronicle lauds Dallas as a man made city born from vision and public spirit. It argues early settlers forged the growth, citing how 1,500 people and modest plots helped build a thriving business center that outgrew natural advantages and silenced political factionalism in pursuit of a bigger Dallas.
A visiting child should resist flaunting city comforts and to avoid belittling family hospitality. The piece warns that comparisons to Mrs So and So’s kitchen and a city girl’s wardrobe alienate parents and siblings, masking true homesickness with pride. Loyalty and home ties trump showy trends and lonely longing.
A Sweetwater Reporter note urges kindness to visiting parents. It emphasizes genuine welcome, regardless of whether a roof is present, and highlights the value of understanding and love from family. The message speaks to the right mindset and the importance of familial support.
A plea urges Whitewright residents to embrace the "home town" philosophy. It argues keeping business money in town strengthens local stores, churches, and schools, encouraging mutual prosperity and community pride while discouraging spending with distant mail order houses.
Miss Hazel Nell Ray daughter of D. A. Ray of Whitewright was hurt during a horseback ride with two girls from Sherman. The Via pony bolted toward a pasture by the lake, she was briefly held by the stirrup and fell, injuring her back. Doctors expect several days of recovery.
The Sun announces Hon. Sam Rayburn for re election to Congress from this district. Rayburn, born in Fannin County, rose from farmer to national leader in the Democratic party. He authored the soldiers insurance law providing protection to soldiers and ex services men at low cost.
The article hails Sam Rayburn for aiding families of WW veterans and securing amendments to reinstatement of lapsed insurance. It notes his chairmanship of the Democratic caucus and two year term, praising his honesty and influence while urging voters to re elect him before the primaries.
Preston Everheart Post No 225 held its first meeting of 1922 at the Legion hall with many members present. A debating society was formed and named to represent the Legion: J. P. Darwin, Geo German, G. C. Stuteville, Dr. Durham, Orbin Blanton, B. H. Thompson, O. C. Skipper, Grady Spindle, Jim Stuteville Jr., and Bryant Penn.
A Morehead shop advertises quick vulcanizing service on short notice with a satisfaction guarantee, signaling prompt turnaround for customers seeking tire repairs and related work.
Sherman January 11. C H Gable of the United States Bureau of Entomology for cereal and forage crops stationed at San Antonio and E E Russell entomologist for this section reported no greenbugs found after thorough checks in Gray son County and North Texas oat and wheat fields. The investigation followed reports of green bug activity, but the inspectors found none during visits to the suspected locations.
Austin Jan 11 The court of criminal appeals reversed and dismissed the 99 year term of Robert J citing the grand jury with women members as illegal. The decision overturns the long sentence and frees the defendant.
In Waco the court dismissed the case against Riddle in the murder of Mrs. Ida Horley dated December 13, 1920, leaving no charges against him.
Charley Harris replies to a doctor’s bid request with a spoof proposal for bids on an appendectomy operation. He jokes about including a six day incision for future gallstone surgery, and asks for quotes that cover various scenarios with or without ether and nurse. The Kansas City Post reports the witty retaliation.
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