Whitewright News Briefs and Local Happenings
Fetered at the Post Office at White wright as Second class mail matter. Subscription notices describe payment and expiry on the first of each month. Randolph announces a two day picnic July 9 and 10 with a Bailey versus Randolph ball game. Blue Ridge banks consolidate and move to a new Guaranty State Bank building. Community booster message encourages outreach to friends and relatives about Whitewright.
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Whitewright
Randolph
Bailey
Blue Ridge
Guaranty State Bank
Quiet Whitewright Plans July Fourth Observance
Whitewright residents will observe the Fourth of July quietly and with dignity. Local business houses will close for the first time in several years on this date, signaling a community-wide pause for the holiday.
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Whitewright
White Wright grain market shines against state reports
White Wright dealers pay the highest market price, with a large quantity of grain being marketed locally, contrasting favorably with reports from other towns in the state.
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Whitewright
Crops Praised as Bumper Harvest Countrywide
The article celebrates a bumper corn crop and good grain markets while noting cotton is fine. It urges gratitude for living in the United States rather than Europe and encourages a positive outlook despite hard times.
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United States
Europe
Studies in Farm Tenancy in Texas Bulletin
The University of Texas recently issued a bulletin titled Studies in Farm Tenancy in Texas. The document runs 150 pages and covers tenancy issues, farm management, and regional agricultural practices in Texas.
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Texas
University of Texas
University bulletin on Texas tenancy conditions illustrated
A descriptive bulletin detailing tenancy conditions in Texas is presented with maps drawings and statistics. It promises an exhaustive authentic study. Interested readers can obtain a copy by writing to the Extension Department of the University of Texas.
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Texas
Extension Department
University of Texas
Odd Fellows picnic at Tom Bean with band and games
The O O F of Tom Bean advertises a July 29 and 30 picnic featuring two baseball games and a strong speaker lineup. The Corsicana Odd Fellows Orphans' Home Band, twenty pieces, will perform, adding a notable draw to the event.
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Tom Bean
Corsicana Odd Fellows Orphans
Boll Weevils Surge in South Texas and East States
Boll weevil populations are higher in South Texas this year than in several years past and are causing damage in Mississippi and other states east of the Mississippi. Despite a 30 percent drop in cotton acreage, prospects for good prices for cotton remain, war or no war.
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Texas
Mississippi
Mississippi River
Bryan advertises 200 acre Mission Texas farm for sale
The Commoner editor W J Bryan promotes a Mission Texas 200 acre farm for sale, citing lack of time to tend it as the reason. He invites the notion of trying farming in Grand Old Texas, calling it paradise on earth and urging a shift from his strenuous life.
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W. J. Bryan
the Commoner
Mission
Texas
Mr. Bryan
Grand
Texas Farmers Boost Feed Self Sufficiency This Year
Statewide reports praise feed supplies and foresee lower dependence on out of state feeds. Farmers by growing ample feed can cover costs, pay debts, and prosper, even if cotton yields falter.
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McKinney Seeks Gas Deal With Lone Star Gas Company
A representative from Lone Star Gas Company of Fort Worth and Dallas spent several days in McKinney last week to discuss securing gas supplies for the city and advancing the proposition.
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McKinney
Lone Star Gas Company
Fort Worth
Dallas
Five Years of Stomach Trouble Cured by Black Draught
In Pomerayton Kentucky, A J Hughes reports a five year stomach illness and severe headaches. After three months on Thedford's Black Draught his condition improved, headaches ceased, and he praises the medicine as safe for all ages. The ad touts the herb remedy as gentle yet effective and urges keeping a package in every family chest.
Gas line proposal eyed for Whitewright city
Officials report a meeting this Friday to discuss the proposition in detail. If the company moves to McKinney a line from Denton to McKinney would be laid. Natural gas already serves nearby towns and a strong local effort could bring a gas line to Whitewright, a favorable prospect for the Commercial Club.
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McKinney
Denton
Whitewright
European War Death Toll Exceeds Six Million
Conservative estimates from the best available reports place total belligerent losses at over six million men including dead wounded and prisoners. The figure, when compared with U S state populations, surpasses the combined populations of Texas Oklahoma and Arkansas.
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Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Attorney General B F Looney seeks third term
Attorney General B F Looney announces his candidacy to succeed himself for a third term. He notes his tenure as AG includes filing numerous suits against large corporations during the three years in office.
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B. F. Looney
Mr. Looney
High Price for Good Will Based on Public Campaign
The Exchange notes that businesses pay 5000 for a store’s name and reputation, while owners earn only 1500 to 2000 yearly from their effort. Persistent advertising shortens the time to build good will, making a store familiar in a year. Quiet, slow ads risk never achieving similar recognition.
Sloan's Liniment Relief for Sore Muscles
A testimonial says Sloan's Liniment quickly relieves tired overworked muscles and soreness. It claims to be a superior counter irritant, penetrating without rubbing, with a 25 cent bottle available at all druggists.
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Sloan
Dray Line shifts HQ to Whita Wright Lumber Co office
Notice announces relocation of Dray Line headquarters from LaRoe Lumber Co to Whita Wright Lumber Co. office. For dray service, call telephone number 95 for prompt attention.
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LaRoe Lumber Co
Whitawright Lumber Co
Fol ey's Honey and Tar Compound Advertisement
Wanted Now Right now when hay fever is attacking its victims and when asthma is causing distress there is a demand for Fol ey's Honey and Tar Compound the remedy that brought relief to thousands in previous years. Contains no opiates. Kirkpatrick and Bryant.
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Foley
A Good Household Slave for Ailments and Healing
This antique notice extols Bucklen's Amica Salve as a preventive and healing remedy for common ailments and infections. It warns that even small cuts can cause blood poisoning and recommends the 2 ounce box for 25 cents from a druggist.
Trade Promise From T. J. Smith Grocery
A concise small ad from T. J. Smith invites customers to boost grocery trade in exchange for promised good service. The notice emphasizes customer benefit and retailer commitment without listing specific products or dates.
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T. J. Smith
Are You Feeling Fit and Healthy Kidney Promise Ad
Advert says best health comes from fit kidneys and urges Foley Kidney Pills to purify kidneys, relieve backache and rheumatic pains, and prevent dangerous bladder issues through eliminations of poisons as a remedy.
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Foley
Kirkpatrick & Bryant
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Glenn Doss
Commercial Club
Whitewright Ice Cream Factory
Hughes
Pomerayton, Ky
A. J. Hughes
Whedford
Thedford
Luhter Smith & Son
Texaco
The
Texas Company General Offices
Houston, Texas
Ira Kirkpatrick
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel
Buffalo, N. Y
Waples-Platter Grocer CO
Denican
Ft. Worth
Amarillo
Bowie
Brownwood
Chillicothe
Dublin
Gainesville
Greenville
Hos Hamlin
Marehall
Stemford
Tex
Ada, Okla
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