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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1922
Page
3
A lighthearted Tickville roundup notes a citizen’s first centralization of a phone ring, a moonshine keg nearly drained by the Depuy Constable, and several small town quirks. Readers are reminded of local routines from church, dinners, and protracted meetings, with colorful anecdotes about residents and events.
They began with light chatter and dismissed trivial matters before finally getting to the main business and recounting what they had heard.
Houston Texas January 21 officials call the move the largest excess fees remitted by any Texas officer. District Attorney E T Branch turned over 29348 14 to Harris County treasury. His office reported 407 felony convictions 43 acquittals 13 murder cases and total fees of 37894 04 for the year ending December 1 1921.
The Whitewright City Commission will meet February 6 1922 to open sealed bids for the city funds depository for Feb 1 1922 to Jan 31 1923. The highest daily balance interest and lowest loan rate with bond posted will earn selection, per Mayor F M Echols and city attestation.
A prayer asks for time and weight standards and a life free of violence. It requests a clear conscience, safe sleep without a gun, and no wronging those hurt by actions. It seeks lawful income earned squarely, immune to tainted money and unholy temptations.
A reflective benediction on humility, family, and aging. The speaker asks for moral clarity, honesty at home, and vitality to enjoy children. The closing lines invoke flowers, weary footsteps, and a brief funeral epitaph.
Itch Itch Itch Three-in-One Ointment is promoted as a guaranteed remedy for itch eczema tetter and all skin troubles including rough hands and scaley eruptions. The guarantee is backed by Dyer Jones.
The 1921 revenue act lowers tax for many and raises exemptions. Singles and dependents see higher protection, while married filers with various incomes gain or lose based on net income. Returns are required for single or married filers with income thresholds and for those with gross income above five thousand dollars.
Net income defined as gross income minus specified business deductions. Returns due for 1921 from January 1 to March 15, 1922. Couples with combined net income of 2000 or more or gross income of 5000 or more must file. Penalties heavy for late or refused filings. Forms 1040A and 1040 available from revenue offices. Tax may be paid in full or in four installments due Mar 15, Jun 15, Sep 15, and Dec 15.
Reminder ad offering RAT SNAP rat and mice killer in cake form with no mixing. Claims a litter averages ten young per female and describes mummification of rats after killing with no odor. Product sold by Dyer & Jones and Wilson Montgomery Hardware Co in three sizes 35c 65c and $1 25.
Sherman police report a man who was intoxicated during an incident involving a vehicle. He was detained and later held in Sherman jail as part of the investigation.
A Sherman man drank liquor and kerosined his car setting it afire. Police arrested him and he sobered in jail before paying a fine. He was elated then sorry, a moral warning against drunken driving and vehicle misuse.
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