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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1927
Page
4
The publishers will gladly and fully correct any erroneous reflection on the character standing or reputation of any person firm or corporation that may appear in the columns when brought to their attention.
A 1927 motto urges local shopping to boost town prosperity and mutual benefit among merchants. The piece contrasts regional trade with spending outside the town, framing cooperation as a path to economic health and reflecting Rotary ideas on serving others. A Kansas lawmaker jokes about banning mince pies as a health measure alongside cigarettes.
The First Methodist Church of Wichita Falls adopted a plan to boost attendance by giving Sunday prizes to the four largest families present. A seven member family won a Bible, two six member families won Bruce Barton's The Man Nobody Knew, and the pastor preached to a large crowd last Sunday according to the Wichita Falls Record News.
The piece compares advertising to fuel for business and notes a 30 percent drop in farm real estate values since 1920 with a shift toward stability. It quotes Jim Ferguson about leaving the governor’s mansion and reflects on Texas political transition from Ferguson to Dan Moody.
A Texas audience lauds The Whitewright Sun and its editors Jim Waggoner and T G Doss after the University of Illinois Journalism School awarded a merit certificate for general appearance and quality. Local papers Parker and White share赞gent praise, while the Sun credits friends for support and expresses thanks.
John Davis of the Mesquiter boasted that his paper sold more gas stores through advertising than Mesquite hardware stores did, arguing ads pay. The News did not sell stoves but aided others in ditching oil stoves for gas while claiming high sales and no commissions.
Marvin Messenger quotes Judge Humphries of New York City on Sunday school attendance as a safeguard against youth crime. He says that among thousands of criminals who appeared in court, only one was a regular Sunday school attendee. The text urges parents to attend services with their sons, noting you can bring him when you cannot send him.
Quotations attributed to Abraham Lincoln emphasize pride in one’s home. He advocates honesty, opposing wrong without overturning people, and supporting those who stand for righteousness until they err.
Cotton Belt Soil Improvement Demonstration train visited Friday afternoon, exhibiting soil building practices and crops led by P. H. Walser with experts from Fort Worth stockyards, Robert Nicholson Seed Co, A and M College, and Cotton Belt aides. The livestock segment highlighted increasing milk cows and hogs to supply dairy, pork, and surplus for sale.
Bonham Texas firm M C Spivy and Co notes advantages gained for patrons on last week's buying trip. The message emphasizes ongoing customer benefits and outreach from the merchant.
The Goodyear company announces the Goodyear All-Weather balloon tire after two years of testing. W C Huffines credits the new tread with enhanced traction and reduced skidding, noting the diamond blocks grip the road and last longer than prior non skid designs.
Just back from our first market trip for 1927. The goods are being checked into the store today. M. C. Spivy & Co., Bonham, Texas.
Miss Bessie Joe Barbee entertained the Kantagree Bridge Club last Thursday evening with novel Spanish designed tally tools. Lola Myrick won the club prize and Dorothy Porter the guest prize as Miss Willie Ross was elected to succeed the retiring president Katherine Montgomery.
A reader notice lists Chambless Dorothy Porter Emma Davidson Roberta Sloan Mrs Mil ton Greenway and Mrs Clyde Craig. An accompanying ad from M C Spivy & Co Bonham Texas thanks readers for seeking value for money.
Roy Harold Groves who teaches at Jamison and Miss Elizabeth Groves teaching at Hood spent the weekend here with their mother Mrs. A L Groves.
Miss Louise Sloan hosted several high school friends at Mrs. Gilmore Webster’s home on Friday evening. The rooms were decoratively arranged with baskets of flowers and three game tables set for progressive conversation and rock and flinch. Refreshments included hot chocolate and cream puffs. Bonham firm ad copy closes the notice.
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