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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1919
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun informs subscribers that the date printed opposite their name marks the paid period. Subscriptions expire on the first of the month and readers should notify the paper if they do not receive it regularly.
Subscription rates listed for Grayson and Fannin Counties include one year or six months with prices. Outside these counties one year costs more. Subscriptions must be prepaid and a period under six months is not accepted.
A Friday 31 January 1919 note comments on continued rain and arguments for road design to handle wet weather. The quotation from Benjamin Franklin contrasts leisure and diligence while urging useful use of time.
A headline writer notes attention centered on Versailles while locals say focus also rested on Burkburnett. The remark captures competing interest as events unfold.
Citizens urged to pay city and county taxes today to avoid a ten percent penalty and loss of voting rights. Ranger faces flooding and a ferry drawn by horses operates on a main street. The anti saloon league contemplates delays and possible expatriation to France. Housing growth limits strain rental demand. Pool halls face a pending shutdown bill. Henry Ford's Dearborn Independent will not carry advertisements or patent medicines, signaling a non revenue goal. State revenue is projected at 28 million with 81 million in expenditures. Dan McMillin may resist overspending. Annie Webb Blanton pushes county school superintendents to be appointed by elected boards.
The piece notes Rep Reeves has compiled a House roster with occupations church affiliations and birthplaces. It reports Jess Willard signing for a $100000 prize fight and Texas oil wealth funding his pursuit. It also covers a Texas campaign expense bill, homestead reform appeals, farm agents in Grayson County, and relief efforts for Armenians plus critiques of wartime aid charities.
Albert Vestal of Orangeville, a prominent planter at Chinquapin Farm, called to place an order for correspondence paper and envelopes. He runs a pure seeds business and will use the stationery to answer inquiries and quote products.
The State Insurance Commission released the annual list of Texas cities granted good fire record credits. Thirty four municipalities received the maximum fifteen percent rate reduction. Whitewright Honey Grove and Plano are the northern Texas towns on the list with Whitewright earning the maximum credit for three straight years and likely holding the record.
The article notes a drop of 30 to 50 dollars per bale in cotton held by farmers and buyers, alongside a five percent depreciation in the cashable value of Liberty bonds in their portfolios.
Indications show the Government's Victory loan of 6 billion dollars will open in this region. The fifth loan offers idle money a safe, profitable investment with bonds bearing higher interest and tax exemption, making them appealing for investors seeking good returns.
An advertisement touts Sanol Eczema Remedy as a cure for eczema and a remover of black heads pimples and rough skin. It promises pleasant use and urges a trial, pricing 50 cents and one dollar at the drug store.
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