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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1921
Page
6
The San warns that notices of entertainments dinners and other benefits with admission fees will be charged at regular advertising rates. It also states obituaries memorials and resolutions will incur standard rates and will correct any erroneous reflections upon request.
Senator Walsh of Montana cites France bearing a 40 billion dollar debt while keeping an army of 800000. The Southmayor school district votes a 15000 dollar bond on Saturday to fund a new brick school building.
Commentary notes that a little excessive rain helps appreciate a good rain followed by a dry spell and another timely shower, highlighting the value of seasonal balance and timing.
Old Mr. Boll Weevil may prove valuable to the South if he halves the cotton crop, since farmers often receive more from a half crop. Betting odds favor Dempsey at four to one for Saturday’s title bid, while Carpentier’s chances are seen as slim. The British coal mine strike ends with miners returning Monday at lower wages plus eighty seven percent of mine earnings. It appears workers effectively own the mines now.
Governor Neff is meeting with business leaders to find ways to raise state revenue by eliminating extensive wasteful spending. The aim is broad public support for trimming government expenditures long criticized by citizens.
Census figures reveal two million more men than women, attributed to higher foreign born male birth rates. The remark notes a possible factor that many women have killed their husbands in the past decade.
The roasting-ear season is with us and many large ones are being brought to town. There is no reason for man going hungry as long as the roasting ears last. Later in the season there may be some who will try to make mountain juice from the ripe corn. We do not care how well they succeed in their efforts, they will never be able to make anything from corn that is better than the corn is itself at the roasting-ear stage.
The American Legion of Nebraska opposes a Chicago district court suit by the Nebraska district of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod challenging the Reed-Norval language law. The law bans teaching any foreign language in schools below eighth grade, the synod says violates religious liberty. The legion contends the suit is unfounded.
Whitewright citizens vote bonds totaling 35000 for the erection of a new public school building. The decision reflects progressive spirit and aims to better educate the growing number of school children, as reported by the Sherman Democrat.
A fragment discusses the American ambassador at the Court of St James as a false prophet, arguing there is no true representative or declarer of American will. The text critiques official rhetoric and the idea of true leadership for the United States.
In a public address in England Mr. Harvey faced harsh judgments as readers argue his words misrepresented the war’s noble aims. The essay defends the American war effort, praising sacrifice and humanity while critiquing his stance as unpatriotic to the nation and world.
A collage of editorial quips and remarks from various papers lampoons politics, society, and war rhetoric. Jokes touch on labor, taxes, armament, and cultural norms, echoing the era’s public discourse with wit and sharp social observation.
A Lincoln Star quotation notes that every woman who makes a fool out of a man is balanced by another who makes a man out of a fool. The remark presents a wry social observation about gender interplay and human wit.
A Cleveland News item notes the first part of the sign was not meant as a lasting edict. The Canton Repository comments on fashion and performance by saying actresses must act to convey wickedness. The Akron Beacon Journal suggests omitting portraits of victorious generals to print pictures of wounded privates instead.
A Nashville humorist proposes a movement to restore all the gaps to Yap island, noting the island occupies eight square miles. The remark blends wit with geography, reflecting light satire on territorial quirks.
Adding machine paper is for sale at Sun office priced at 20 cents per roll or two rolls for 35 cents.
North American Indian totems face misreading as idols but serve as family name signs. Carvings crudely indicate titles by which families are known, with bears as a common motif. Individuals form sub-names like Black Bear and Growling Bear to differentiate members, while chiefs often hold the honor of the totem display.
The United States Government will hold a five week training camp at Camp Travis near San Antonio from July 15 to August 14. Open to men aged 16 to 35, the program is fully furnished by the government including transportation, subsistence, uniforms, arms and ammunition. Aimed at physical mental and moral training and soldier duties. Application blanks available from the local American Legion post. Daily schedule includes five hours of military drill and one hour of target practice plus daily physical training. attendance does not obligate military service.
T H Lively, injured in a Dallas Fort Worth pike accident on June 9, remains in a Dallas sanitarium in serious condition. He has not fully regained consciousness but shows moments of recognition and gradual improvement. Doctors hope for recovery though a brain clot caused the crash will take time. Family hopes to bring him home soon as his condition allows.
There is no better automobile casing made than the Fisk. It is guaranteed to give good service, and the price is lower than most standard casings are sold at. R. S. Morehead. Printed calling cards, $1.50 for 100.
Muskogee Oklahoma June 2 The city council raised City Manager R P Harrison’s salary from 6000 to 10000 a year to deter rivals. The increase takes effect July 1. Harrison, elected April 1920 under the manager system, once refused a raise until finances were sound. He previously served as an Illinois newspaper man and as clerk of the US District Court for Eastern Oklahoma. The city now reports a 50000 surplus after debt was cleared.
Misses Inez and Gladys Ray hosted a porch party honoring Mrs. H. D. Neff of Hamlin. guests socialized at game tables on the veranda using score-cards, played progressive forty-two, and enjoyed two readings by Miss Hazel Ray. A ten o clock breakfast of coffee hot biscuits scalloped brains and sausages followed with assistance from Mrs. R. M. Womack and Miss Edna Womack.
Mayor and Mrs. Leon Harp and their young daughter visited Rev. and Mrs. W A Kirkpatrick in Mexia during the latter part of last week to spend time with Mrs Harp's parents.
The Bells picnic started on scheduled time Wednesday morning and will run through Friday. Many residents plan to drive over at night for short picnics. Bells park is known for enjoyable picnics each year.
Mrs John McMurry hosted a Saturday party honoring her daughter Mrs J M McMurry of Monroe Louisiana. The home featured bright flowers and daisies given as favors. Guests enjoyed an afternoon program of readings and voice and piano solos with iced punch and sandwiches served in the dining room.
The Woman's Missionary society held a pleasant afternoon meeting with Mrs. Murry Bryant last Monday. Mrs. J. L. Boone led the scripture. Young church ladies aided by Miss Belle Huddleston and Miss Martha Joe Sears presented a voice day program and a 15 minute talk on Rural Education and Recreation by Bro. Isbell, enriching the event.
Masers Isbell John Wright Murry and C B Bryant attended as honor guests. they regretted not being added as members but hoped a missionary could join the men someday.
Supt. Publicity notes society in Whitewright to gain new members. Mrs. R. S. Boyd and her young daughter, and Mrs. Jack Marshall, returned to Dallas Saturday after a week’s visit with Mrs. Joe Hamilton.
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