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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1924
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun lists subscription price at $1.50 per year payable in advance and notes second class mail matter at the Whitewright post office. It outlines advertising rates for events with paid admissions and obituaries or memorials, pledges corrections for defamatory content, and humor about local candidates and debts.
On day one of the new Congress, Senators and Representatives submitted nearly three thousand bills, with most focusing on public money spending and funding.
A notice urges timely poll tax payment with fourteen days remaining. It notes election year offers multiple opportunities to use the poll tax receipt and hints voters may vote against some candidates in the woods full of contenders.
Judge Felix D Robertson of Dallas announces candidacy for Governor. He joins a field that may reach about twenty hopefuls if all entrants stay in until the first primary results are in, promising a crowded contest.
Businessmen in Whitewright say January trade remains fair despite cold weather and rain. Lull after holidays easing as dry goods and other merchants offer special prices. Merchants optimistic about spring business prospects.
A Dallas News report from Van Alstyne outlines the paper's broad coverage across about fifty miles, noting how towns such as Leonard, Trenton, Gunter, Whitesboro, Randolph, Bells, and Whitewright appear to lie within the Van Alstyne area.
Southern growers and boll weevil officials at Birmingham project record cotton plantings this year. If weevils curb yields under eleven million bales prices may stabilize. a 13 to 14 million bale crop could spark regret among hopefuls. Sam Rayburn announces re election bid for Texas Fourth District. Democratic convention set in New York June 24 after Republicans meet June 10 in Cleveland. New York pays 205000 for the convention, touted as a regional prize for hosting Democrats.
Denton Record-Chronicle editor Will C Edwards announces candidacy for lieutenant governor. The piece notes Edwards' popularity and integrity and argues Texas needs leaders like him. A separate tale warns about burying money, showing bank safety and the lost earnings from $5,000 hoarded 30 years ago at 10 percent interest.
A Fort Worth Press editorial argues against returning Oklahoma to Indigenous peoples, stating that such a move would not solve issues and that the aim is to civilize the Indians.
The Austin American notes that separating whisky from politics has not improved either realm, signaling ongoing tensions between drink culture and public discourse.
A spoof list quotes multiple obituaries with lines about men who hugged a girl. Spotted in regional papers including Tarpon Springs Leader and Cleveland Plain Dealer, the items mix odd names and playful accusations with no clear single event.
A collage of quotes from editors and newspapers lampoons politicians clergy and trends. Witty fragments touch prosperity wheat taxes will-power books the White House and the coming war as seen through late era press voices.
Easton Express notes Congress labors to stay focused on core duties while Steubenville Herald-Star observes continual lawmaking efforts amid challenges. The quotes reflect persistent legislative activity and adaptation to change.
In Houston on January 14 two highwaymen robbed Rev. Frazier Smith, pastor of the Methodist Church at Crosby, during a roadside holdup. Flames and a scream preceded the assault as the assailants demanded cash and valuables, sparing his life but taking his possessions.
The Rev. Mr. Smith recounted being halted by masked men who searched him, found his Bible and papers, then allowed him to proceed toward Houston to visit his mother. Sheriff Binford and deputies conducted the search. the bandits missed 60 cents in the pastor’s pocket.
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