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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1918
Page
4
Notice Policy on Obituaries and Public Meetings
The paper states obituary and resolution notices cost 5 cents per line while church and lodge notices with revenue are charged 5 cents per line. Religious fraternal or public benefit meetings published for the public are free of charge.
Political Announcements and War Time Tips in Grayson County
The notice lists candidates W. N. Holley for County Superintendent and D. R. Vaughan for Tax Collector with campaign slogans. It urges poll tax payment within five days and warns against hoarding sugar and foodstuffs. It notes the 16 cantonments cost $134 million with 2.98 percent profit, and cites 1917 production records for several crops and petroleum. It emphasizes thrift stamps and War Savings Certificates and warns of federal action for excess supplies.
Whitewright Man Warned Against Price Gouging
A speaker denounces a person who would exploit shortages to push abnormal prices on essential goods, declaring such conduct unfit for the town’s business and citizenship. The speaker expresses a sincere hope that this will not happen in Whitewright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewrightt
Snow Blankets Fields with Six Inch Depth Overnight
Snow about six inches deep covered the earth Sunday night and Monday. The fine snow affected growing wheat and other land, shaping early week conditions on farms and fields across the area.
Unprecedented cold strains city fuel supplies
The text notes continued preparation for the next crop yet highlights the ongoing harsh cold spell. Fuel shortages burden the city and surrounding countryside as preparations proceed amid scarce resources.
Ice encrusted sidewalks pose hazards and laughter
Few pedestrians escaped a fall on icy walks Monday with some injuries. Dr. J. F. Spindle and R. L. Hayter were hurt enough to go home but soon returned. A north side Methodist church spot and the LaRue lumber yard entrance sparked spirited slips as a crowd of boys and men watched, the crowd amused by the display of comical tumbles and airborne feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Spindle
R. L. Hayter
LaRue
Apostle's Creed in Concert and Bible Story Reading
Junior League program on January 27 at 3 p m features Apostle's Creed concert and Song 334 responsive reading page 367 in Hymnal. Prayer by Superintendent followed by Bible story by Margaret Me Murry and quiz by Mary Freeman. Various songs performed by Lucy Webster Maxie Echols Willie Ross Minnie Willis Ben Sturdivant and John McGaughey. Enrollment of new members and election of officers by president Jewel Caperton. Benediction by Leader Katherine Vaughn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Me
Murry
Mary Freeman
Lucy Webster
Maxie Echols
Willie Ross
Minnie Willis
Ben Sturdivant
John McGaughey
Jewel Caperton
Katherine Vaughn
Bargains in stamps praised by Vanderlip in Dallas
Frank A. Vanderlip former New York banker and chair of the National War Savings Committee spoke in Dallas on December 16 saying the government offers stamps at bargain prices. He outlined that a $5 stamp sells for 4.12 in January 4.18 in February and rises by a cent each month, urging women to buy now before prices climb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Vanderlip
National City Bank of
New York City
National War Savings Committee
Dallas
United States
Oklahoma
Vanderlip
Girl in a Compote
A humorous note from the Ohio State Journal about a girl who claimed to have received the loveliest compote and the speaker’s society manners hoping to see her in it before the day ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State Journal
Voices Echo On Sense Across Opinions
A reflective note on how every person holds a different view about intelligence and opinion. The passage suggests if one listened to all sides no one would seem sensible, highlighting the futility of chasing universal agreement.
Peggy Brice Arrives Stirs Annesley Store Mystery
Bert Annesley fights sleep to run the shop while Johnny guards the door. Peggy Brice arrives unannounced, discovers Bert asleep, and finds him staring at her card with his own photograph. The moment fuses two lives, changing their future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert
Helen Annesley
Myrtle
Bertie
Peggy Brice
Pennsylvania Station
Johnny Stebbs
Johnny
Barlowe
Martin
Peggy
Fly-High the Elf Leader Takes Thanksgiving Tour
The story follows Fly-High the big bird of the Elves as he leads the Elves on a dream flight to observe Thanksgiving scenes. They wear invisible robes, visit children at Thanksgiving dinner, learn the meaning of the holiday, and return home with tales for Witty Witch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fly-High
Plaees
Sly-High
Yly-High
Fly-Hich
Witch
A Scandal Averted by a Naughty Child
A nurse and mother disciplined little Gertrude for misbehavior then threaten more from the father. She tears up, plans to tell neighbors family secrets, but rises and sits back, deciding not to go.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude
Old Meaning of Carpet in Medieval Times
The word carpet in later medieval usage described draperies as well as fabrics that covered floors and seats, expanding beyond its primary floor covering sense. This notes how language broadened to include textiles used for hangings and upholstery.
Now She is Strong and Hearty
Mrs. Sarah A. Jones of Philadelphia recounts being overworked and unable to eat or sleep until Vinol improved her health after eight bottles. She now feels strong, has gained weight, and praises the product. Dyer & Jones, druggists, guarantee Vinol and offer the formula on every bottle for protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Vinci
Sarah A. Jones
Nevada St
Vast Alaska crater area hailed as world wonder
An exploration party reports the valley of 10 000 smokes in Alaska contains millions of vents in about 100 square miles. They call it the first wonder of the world and note Ratinni’s crater as the greatest on earth, along with a 17 mile long river discovered nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ureateet
Alaska
Ratinni
Toston Globe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Whitewright
J. H. Waggoner
W. N. Holley
D. R
Dolph) Vaughan
Grayson County
Gordon Brothers
MR. Annesley
Joan Bugby
Henry Tall
Maryial
Dyer & Jones
Mebane
Rowden
Ats
Drouth
Dent
A. Y. Creager & Co
Sherman
Texas
A. Y. Creager
F. W. Creager
McLean’s
Drag Line
C. A. McLean
Dray Line
Telephone
Lloyd Beheler
Straant Telephone No
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