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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1919
Page
1
R D Maddux arrived home last Friday after a season in Dallas. He was quite ill for several days during his absence. W B Hestend was at home for the week end with his family and has been checking up the income tax of Paris and Lamar county citizens.
Washington reports a policy to reduce forces in France and the occupied German territories to minimal strength, with remaining numbers to be decided by American and allied leaders. General March stated the force will be far below thirty divisions and emphasized likely restrictions by Marshal Foch. Demobilization of U.S. army units abroad is ordered, with 1,177,000 to be discharged nationwide and 104,000 already returned from France.
Dan McMillin of Grayson County was named chairman of the oil gas and mining committee by Speaker Thompson. Fort Worth representatives Marvin H. Brown and Wallace Maloan were appointed members, as oil legislation looms during the current session.
An old ad touts San Ol as the best treatment for kidney and bladder issues with relief claimed within 24 hours. It promotes a guaranteed remedy available in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles at the drug store.
President and Mrs. Wilson arrive in Paris with modest trunks and many presents likely to fill an army transport back to Washington. Gifts pour in from all classes and nations including children across France and Europe. Wilson asks for formal acknowledgments from recipients.
In Fannin County a well is set to be sunk to test for oil near Hilger. A derrick stands ready and drilling machinery, delayed by railroad delivery, is now moving to the site. The drilling company, reputable, plans to reach 8500 feet if needed, without requiring public investment.
El Paso Texas figures from the Biological Survey of the Department of Agriculture estimate that 200 million rabbits are killed yearly. If consumed their meat could yield 200 000 to 300 000 tons annually, with hides valued at 20 million dollars. The survey aims to help Western farmers and suggests conserving rabbits as a valuable resource.
J. W. Wilson traveled to Dallas this week to attend the state meeting of the hardware and implement dealers.
The Katy railway passenger department, acting on representations by the Commercial Club and Agent Max Pope, has ordered the flag stop privileges restored for the Katy Flyer south in the afternoon. The concession improves service in and out of Whitewright and will be appreciated by travelers.
Denison Texas January 19 The city purchased the Fairview and Maple Grove Cemeteries from Ike Lindsay and placed under a citizen committee including Mrs George Fiedler Mrs B F Sheppard Mrs W J Leeper Dr E R Birch Will B Munson George O Morgan and R T Arthur The property cost five thousand dollars.
Dallas Texas January 18. The constitutional amendment which the prohibition forces of Texas supports is central to the discussion as Kirby prepares to direct a professional fight event.
The Anti-Saloon League of Texas led a meeting in the Fourteenth district court room this morning to endorse a lengthy anti alcohol amendment. Judge Townes read the measure and it passed with no dissent, naming Harper Kirby to head the campaign with R E Burt Pat M Neff J P Sewell and Rev Rex Wilkes as organizers. The statewide drive starts immediately with a May 24 election proposed.
San Francisco reports that solo man Kaimi, a former cannibal who resumed cannibalistic acts after harming his wife, is preparing to return to his Solomon Island tribe. He was released after offering to return, and his wife is expected to recover.
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