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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1923
Page
2
Washington reports Secretary Wallace foresees improved agricultural conditions in 1923 after reviewing 1922. He notes gains for farmers, higher crop prices, lower labor costs and freight rates, easing credit, and ongoing cooperative marketing growth, while acknowledging regional crop shortfalls and high local taxes.
Sherman January meeting of fair directors sets plan for 1923 fair. A hog barn will be erected for this year, and Grayson County Old Settlers' Association may spend about 13000 dollars on an educational and textiles exhibits hall and auditorium at the Old Settlers Park Red River Valley Fair grounds. A delegation will seek Sherman city improvements on the grounds.
The auditing committee reported the fair was out of debt. J E T Peters secretary of the Denison Chamber of Commerce spoke promising active support from Denison and the northern county for the 1923 fair.
Preliminary work starts for the Grayson County Livestock Association semi annual Jersey sale to be held January 27 at Old Settlers Park in Sherman. W C Lebarron named committee chair to recruit animals and a first class auctioneer will run the sale.
Sherman January 15 The jury in State v Cleveland Phoebus charged with killing his brother in law Wiley C Hopper was instructed to render a not guilty verdict shortly after 9 30 this morning in Fifty ninth district court before Judge F E Wilcox This second trial followed a hung jury in the first trial Hopper died from a bullet fired at Phoebus home near Tom Bean earlier last spring amid a dispute over his father in law’s estate.
Five of the original fourteen guests, Misses Mae Badgett Ethel Gordon Mildred Cantrell Marion Simmons and Eddie Badgett, were hosted at a private residence for a Leap Year Eve gathering.
A Saturday January event featured open party with Autumn leaves and gold and silver decor. Miss Nell Montgomery won high score on progressive forty-two while Miss Sallie Hamilton earned the booby. Refreshments included chicken salad, lettuce, saratoga chips, olives, angel food cake, frozen custard, rose baskets, and leap year card favors.
Readers advertise wants and offerings in The Sun using brief notices. Money, items, services and positions are listed succinctly to reach local buyers and sellers quickly.
Advertising copy for a cold remedy by E W Grove marketed at 30 cents per box. Claims include stopping cough and headache and working off the cold. Product features LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets and includes Grove signature on each box.
An old advertisement promotes gas and oil services with a convenient filling station and a promise of the best service from R. S. Morehead.
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