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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1914

Page

4

Subscription Terms Placed At Whitewright Post Office

Entry notes the distribution method as Second-class mail matter at the Whitewright Post Office. It lists a subscription price of $1.00.

Whitewright

Subscriptions Expire At Start Of Each Month

The notice explains that the date beside each name marks the paid period and subscriptions end on the first of the month. Readers missing issues should notify the office promptly.

Notices Policy for Obituaries and Meetings

All resolutions of respect obituaries and cards of thanks will be charged 3 cents per line. Church and lodge notices and entertainment ads at 3 cents per line. Public benefit religious fraternal or public meetings will be published free of charge.

Announcement of Democratic primary election action

Notices state that announcements under this head are subject to the Democratic primary election to be held on July 25, 1914.

County Ticket for Treasurer and Tax Collector Names

For County Treasurer W G Venable and B A Turner. For Tax Collector J A Jim Akers listed as candidates in the county race.

W. G. Venable BE. A. Turner J. A Jim) Akers

Denison Urges Poll Tax Payment Before January 31

The Denison Herald presses residents to pay poll taxes by January 31. Denison may have 3,500 voting strength, but fewer than half of eligible residents have qualified. Greenville precinct reports a $400,000 road bond passing four to one with broad support.

Denison Herald Denison The Sun Greenville Herald Greenville Banner Greenville

Randell May Enter Race Against Sam Rayburn

The report notes Col. C. B. Randell considering a run for Congress against Sam Rayburn. Sherman supporters claim he would enter the race and could win against any district opponent, aligning with the current administration. Local papers welcome the possible candidacy and praise Randell’s alignment with national policy.

Col. C. B. Randell Sam Rayburn Randell Farmersville Times

Suit case boom defines an age of travel luggage

The era described centers on the surge in demand for suit cases with light weights strong handles and high carrying capacity. Makers and sellers ride the trend while demand for small handgrips wanes.

Prohibition Era Transport and Dallas Bank Deposits

The Honey Grove Signal notes a suit case problem for railways to solve by double decking coaches or widening aisles. Ft Worth bank deposits rise, surpassing Dallas in combined local banks and prompting Dallas banks to match Fort Worth’s nine institutions.

Honey Grove Ft. Worth Bank of Dallas

Opposition to good roads before they are built

The Van Alstyne Leader argues that people resist road building before it happens but praise and keep improvements once completed. It compares roads to concrete sidewalks, noting residents would not consent to removing them after investment.

van Alstyne

Witcher and Denison Nome Aim County Commissioner

Hon H W Witcher of this city announces candidacy for county commissioner from the precinct. Denison also fields a candidate for the post, a pivotal office with fiscal oversight and broad discretionary powers as guardians of the county exchequer.

H. W. Witcher Denison

Grayson County Creates Agricultural Demonstration Agent Post

Grayson county commissioners approve a new agricultural demonstration agent position with a 1000 dollar yearly salary plus 600 dollars from the U.S. government. Frank Short, a former county official, is appointed to the post. The Katy railway suspends many shop jobs at Denison and Parsons citing flood costs and legal actions as factors.

Grayson County United States Frank Short Katy Railway Denison Parsons Kansas Texas Katy

Little Problems of Married Life and Practical Talks by Experts

The Sun features two two column series by William George Jordan and government experts. The pieces titled Little Problems of Married Life and Practical Talks by Government Experts offer wholesome instructive guidance for readers.

the Sun William George Jordan

Local resident Sam A. Brown dies by self-inflicted gunshot

Sam A. Brown of Tidwell near Greenville killed himself with a 22 calibre rifle Tuesday of last week. The death was reported as a suicide and occurred in his Tidwell residence. Authorities have not disclosed further details.

Sam A. Brown Tidwell Greenville

Respect For Each Other's Individuality In Marriage

A 1910 essay argues that true marriage thrives on two distinct individuals in harmony, not sacrifice. It urges spouses to protect personal independence, avoid temper-driven control, and pursue mutual respect, balance, and honest dialogue to preventlong term harm.

Ibsen

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Endorsed for Skin Ills In Ad

An old advertisement extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve for frost bite ear fingers toes and chapped skin. It claims quick pain relief and healing for eczema tetter piles and other skin diseases with a 25 cent price and distribution by H E Bucklen & Co. Philadelphia or St Louis.

Bright Prickly Ash Bitters Co St. Louis Mon Bucklen H.E. Bucklen & Co Philadelphia

Unclear Transit Timetable Fragment

Fragmentary OCR shows unclear times and routes for a northbound schedule with several illegible elements and scattered numbers.

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