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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1924
Page
4
The piece notes a California man with seven wives declared insane amid election reminders to pay poll tax and city levy deadlines. It references Teapot Dome graft questions, a tree-planting push, Van Alstyne becoming a regional broadcasting hub, and a Denton County political club rally drawing over 500 people at the district court.
A Denton room last Friday hosted a meeting to organize the C Edwards for Lieutenant Governor Club. Edwards, editor of the Denton Record Chronicle, announced his candidacy after strong urging from hundreds of friends. He is praised as popular across Denton County and beyond and viewed as capable of becoming Texas governor.
Students listed achieved a general average of 90 or higher and had no absences or tardies in the last six weeks, including J. R. Bailey Besslea Church Thomas Sears Wayne Durham A N McCoy Charles Phillips and many others across grades 1b 2a 2b 3a 3b 4a 4b 5 6 7 8. A second list notes similarly for the first half of the school year with overlapping names and divisions.
Announcement that Whitewright plans a fall fair with cash prizes for cotton and a $100 payout for cotton grown from Mebane's Pedigreed Seed bought from the speaker. Includes prize details, open-competition terms, and endorsements by local officials and educators, plus nursery ad from Jno S Kerr Nursery Co.
Nall and Nall exclusive Sherman optometrists opened a new office above Dyer and Jones drug store in Whitewright. The office operates four days monthly with the next session on Monday February 11. John Nall will supervise the office and perform eye exams and glasses prescriptions.
The Sun reports Fannin County State Bank of Bonham with total resources of 624,591.18 and deposits over 500,000. Claud R. Truett, now vice president and cashier, is credited with guiding the bank over the past year.
Charley Bryant of Dallas spent Saturday and Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Bryant. He was noted as visiting family in the city.
J. M. Canlin of the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture visited Friday to inspect area cotton seed suppliers. He noted last year’s short crop and the need for good pedigreed seed for Oklahoma farmers this spring and was impressed by the local seed quality and recommended seed if reports hold true.
The Jno S Kerr Nursery Co catalogue advertises a condensed horticulture guide and stock details from Sherman Texas. The Sun reports the local girls high school basketball team defeated Ely 22 9 with Maybell Doss scoring 16 and Ollie McMillin 6. Ely players unnamed.
The Central Christian Church ladies plan a Valentine tea at Mrs. W P Vaughn's home on February 12. Members and guests invited to enjoy refreshments in a social gathering reflecting the season’s spirit.
A brief note indicates seed cultivated in this area is spreading to distant farming counties in Oklahoma. The item emphasizes geographic reach and agricultural scope without citing specific varieties or dates.
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