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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1917
Page
2
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Judge M H Gossett of Dallas and Lt Governor W P Hobby are slated as president and treasurer of the Texas Farm Loan Bank. The report highlights their public prominence and the plan for bank leadership. A separate note mentions the season's first snowfall and its expected agricultural benefit to wheat.
Freely offered help targets nervous fragile women with Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for female complaints weakness and insomnia. It claims to cure bearing down pains uterine inflammation and back weakness and says Doctor’s Adviser book sent for stamps. Also promotes Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a laxative and constipation remedy.
Austin Texas January 16 James E K Ferguson was sworn in for a second term as Texas governor with his hand on the old Bible used since Sam Houston days. Chief Justice Nelson Phillips administered the oath in a joint session of the Legislature. Lieutenant Governor W P Hobby also began a second term.
The article notes a gathering where refreshments included fish sandwiches cream salad olives English custard and cake. Two visitors Mrs C L Terry and Mrs Lester May of Waco attended alongside all club members.
Only a few days remain to pay city taxes at Roberts Garage. J. T. Roberts is the collector and tax books are available there.
Admiral George Dewey, famed for the Manila Bay victory and president of the Navy General Board, died at his Washington residence at 9:00 p.m. after a week of illness. Born December 26, 1837, in Montpelier Vermont, he spent most of his life in the navy.
The White Produce Company bought and shipped over a thousand rabbits this week at five cents each. Hunters in the area enjoy rabbit hunts after a heavy snowfall, which helps deter the crop damage by rabbits and provides meat for enthusiasts. Jim Simimons has been confined to his room with grippe for a week.
W T Hamilton asks voters to elect him city marshal in April. He cites years as a peace officer experience in tax assessment and collection and road work. He pledges enforcement of all laws and promises faithful efficient service with lawless characters moved on.
Several people slipped on ice covered sidewalks Wednesday morning. None seriously hurt but several suffered shocks and minor fractures with ongoing pain. The White Produce Co offered 36 cents per dozen eggs.
Mrs J N Fain hosted the Social Club at her West Main Street home on Wednesday January 10 with assistance from Mrs Emmet Penn. Members passed the afternoon playing progressive footy-two while Mrs Lee Kirkpatrick performed piano solos.
Mrs. Y. RK. Horsovan of Waynesboro Pa says after a long bronchitis and chest pains she used Vincl and regained strength. The ad touts Vincl to build appetite aid digestion and promote pure blood with a money back guarantee via Dyer Jones Whitewright and Texas drug stores.
Mrs. J P Autrey died Tuesday night at her home two miles south of town after a week with grippe that developed into pneumonia. Funeral held Wednesday at the home with Rev E Teague officiating. Burial followed at Bethel cemetery. Survived by husband and five married children and a sister, with many local friends noting her pioneer family role. Born March 10 1855.
News from W. T. Noe reports he is considerably improved after last Saturday operation. A letter to his daughter Miss Susie this morning confirms the recovery. He had been seriously ill for weeks and friends will welcome this better news.
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