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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1914
Page
20
The notice details second class mail rates at White Wright Post Office with one year at 1.00 six months 0.60 and three months 0.35. It appears as a local postal rate schedule likely from a newspaper public notice.
The notice explains that the date beside a subscriber's name marks paid time until the first of the month and requests notification if the paper is not received regularly.
Special notice rules state resolutions of respect obituaries and cards of thanks will be charged at 3 cents per line. Church and lodge notices social events with revenue are 3 cents per line. Religious fraternal or public meetings for public benefit are published free of charge.
Announcements list candidates for the July 25 1914 Democratic primary including W G Venable and E A Turner for County Treasurer and J A Jim Akers for Tax Collector. The notice outlines the races and candidate names.
The Denison Herald calls for timely poll tax payments in Denison before January 31, noting a potential voting strength of about 3,500 but fewer than half of eligible residents qualified. The Greenville Herald and Greenville Banner celebrate a $400,000 good roads bond issue in Greenville precinct, carried four to one.
Col C B Randell weighs a bid for Congress in the district against Sam Rayburn. Sherman friends say he will run, and Farmersville Times notes Randell would be welcomed by supporters who see him as aligned with the administration. The era of the suitcase booms while demand for handgrips wanes.
The Honey Grove Signal notes railway firms face a suitcase problem for prohibition era travel, suggesting double-decking or wider aisles. It also reports Ft Worth bank deposits surpass Dallas’ leading bank, setting Ft Worth ahead of nine Dallas banks in total deposits, with two Dallas banks needed to match.
A Van Alstyne Leader reflection notes opposition to road building ends once roads exist. Citizens reluctant to fund concrete sidewalks or roads before construction, but after completion they refuse to remove them despite cost. Strong claim that roads win enduring local backing once finished.
The Bells Chimes notes that Hon. H. W. Witcher of that city will run for county commissioner from this precinct. Denison also has a candidate for this key office, one of the most important to be filled by voters. The commissioners oversee the county treasury and hold broad fiscal powers.
Grayson county commissioners create the position with a 1000 dollar salary plus 600 dollars from the U S Government and name Frank Short a former county commissioner to the post. The Katy railway halves shop staff at Denison Parsons and other points due to flood effects and retrenchment suits by the attorney general.
The Sun presents two two column features by William George Jordan on Little Problems of Married Life and two columns of Practical Talks by Government Experts. The material is described as wholesome and instructive for readers.
Sam A Brown of the Tidwell community near Greenville died Tuesday of last week by self inflicted gunshot with a 22 caliber rifle. The death is reported as an apparent suicide with no immediate witnesses or investigation details provided.
Analyzed guidance on marital harmony through equal individuality. Emphasizes that true unity arises from mutual respect, not subservience, and warns against domination, fear, and disrespect. Advocates balanced compromise, decisive early action against mistreatment, and ongoing mutual rights.
Fragmentary OCR notes show inconsistent train times with entries like 5:55 p m and 11:07 a m, 9:34 a m and 0:38 p m. The text lacks clear events, destinations, or confirmations, offering only scattered timetable fragments.
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