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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1915
Page
6
Atlanta, June 29. The Georgia legislature adopted resolutions urging President Wilson to use all powers to oppose Great Britain’s interference with American commerce. They accuse Britain of illegally seizing vessels since March 1, depriving cotton producers of markets for over 8 million bales of cotton.
Henry Edward Byrne of Tyler Texas unveils Steno typewriting, applying Byrne Simplified Shorthand to a standard typewriter. The system promises faster mastery, legible output, and on keyboard transcription without switching tools. Tyler Commercial College will control teaching in the region. Potential students are urged to request a catalogue.
The college promotes advantages for energetic youths aiming to become business professionals. It offers a twelve subject Business Administration and Finance course and a thorough Cotton Grading program, highlighting readiness for fall employment and practical southern cotton industry training.
A league program titled Jonah's Whale and Jonah's Message presents a study of the prophet's call and meaning. Edith Little leads the session with Jonah's Commission and its implications. Scriptural bases are cited, and Emma Parker offers commentary on fulfillment and the gourd motif. John Cantrell gives the benediction.
To my friends and customers who may want fine silks woolens linens or novelty dress goods for special occasions or traveling I keep an endless variety of samples at my home and can fill or ders on short notice The samples I have represent a quarter million dollar stock of the very latest styles and newest goods Mrs K S McKenna 14t.
An advert proclaims Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey cough syrup mixed from pine balsam tar and honey. It claims thousands benefited, urges readers to buy the 25 cent bottle and start using to end coughing and colds.
D. B. Mitchell of Bells visits this week to be at the bedside of his sister Mrs. Sara Benedict who is very ill. The notice also advertises Economy fruit jars Easy Seal and Mason jars and Best red rubbers four dozen for 25 cents at the Variety Store.
Col J Stinebough state warehouse organizer visited Tuesday to gauge citizen interest in a regional warehouse. He returned Thursday for a public mass meeting to discuss plans and potential sites including Wolfe City Merit Celeste Quinlan Greenville and other points as Whitewright eyes a large facility to aid farmers holding cotton for better prices.
Drillers for the White Wright Tom Bean Oil and Gas Co have reached about 1350 feet. Stockholders are encouraged by the prospects as the last 100 feet show well. Industry observers think a substantial oil pool is near and the company will keep drilling until signs of oil or a strong well appear.
The piece lists Scout leaders and authors for outdoor topics including star navigation by Frank Spindle, lost in the woods guidance by Hugh Ownby, fire making by Roger Davis, and canoeing and sailing by Jim Pink Montgomery. A meeting is announced for Saturday night with visitors welcome.
Deputy Sheriff John Stillwell arrested a man near Randolph on an old murder charge from Ft Worth. The suspect allegedly killed a young white man with a spade four years ago. Sheriff Mann of Tarrant County transported him to Ft Worth, and a reward once offered may still stand for the capture.
An old newspaper blurb urges using Bucklen’s Amica Salve for minor wounds and skin ailments. It claims the salve is antiseptic, prevents infection, and aids healing, noting a 2 ounce box costs 25 cents from a druggist.
A short ad from T. J. Smith promises improved service in exchange for a shopper’s share of their grocery trade. The note positions a simple customer loyalty approach as a business-friendly commitment.
Col Milner urges Texas voters to approve House joint resolution No. 34 on July 24 to separate the A and M College from the State University. He cites bipartisan support from state conventions and industrial groups and argues the measure strengthens higher education and fixes institutional status in the constitution.
A commentator argues that keeping A and M College as a branch of the University limits its growth and calls for divorcement to advance education in the state. The piece urges a slogan: a great A and M College and a great University.
The Texas electorate will vote on July 24 to approve joint resolution No 34 proposing the complete separation of the A and M College from the State University. All gubernatorial candidates since 1910 across parties support the amendment.
Joint resolution No. 34 is set for a July 24 ballot after years of demand by political conventions and industrial groups. It has faced no opposition. A second measure, Joint resolution No. 44, is nonpartisan and nonpolitical, with educational aims and broad party endorsement.
The Athens Review publishes House Joint Resolution No. 34 an amendment to the constitution to be voted on July 24 among six amendments It proposes divorcement of the A and M College from the State University The paper notes broad reader interest and favorable public sentiment while cautioning prosperity not tied to the resolution.
The Sackett resolution and a constitutional amendment to divorce the A and M College from the State University will be voted on July 24. Brazos County residents are urged to spread the measure’s meaning to friends statewide and mobilize support.
The resolution does not authorize bonds but would forever establish the college's independence and fix its permanent home at College Station, separating it from the University and setting the future status of the A&M College.
The document details the official ballot dated July 24 for amendments to the Texas Constitution. It lists pro and con votes on changes to Article 6 Section 2, Article 5 Section 2, Article 8 Section 9, Article 7 Section 3, Article 3 Section 52, and the separation of the University of Texas from A and M College along with asset division.
The article notes uncertain origins with probability of Europe in 1350 and possible Arab Moorish Introduction via Spain. It cites a 1379 transfer from the Saracens to Viterbo Italy and the first European card mention in 1392, with spread across Europe by the fifteenth century. A duty on cards appeared in England in 1613 8. It estimates about 15 million packs manufactured in the United States.
Dr Naeyeli of Liege University argues yawning can revitalize lungs and breathing organs. He says a deep yawn should engage throat and chest muscles and fill the lungs with fresh air. London Chronicle notes cases where persistent yawning eased sore throats.
Maurice Morris in the New York Sun notes a Poly muriel society committee designs a gown suited for both kitchen tasks and opera. He imagines Dorothy cooking in denim at home and wearing an elaborate dress on formal occasions, warning of cost and feasibility from kitchen to opera.
Secretary Daniels acknowledged failures in Atlantic fleet submarines after breakdowns in a war game. He ordered an inquiry and sought bids for 25 new submarines, noting ongoing modernization to fix pre-1912 designs and emphasizing the need to strengthen the submarine service.
Miss Bina M West, founder and supreme commander of the Ladies of the Maccabees in Port Huron Michigan, declines a $10,000 yearly salary. She agrees to raise from $6,000 to $7,500 while overseeing about $2,000,000 in funds annually.
A British officer reports nightingales nesting in Flanders battlefields despite heavy shelling. He notes eight birds in one garden, blackbirds thrushes singing, sparrows hauling straw, and cannons roaring within three miles of the chateau where he writes.
Isidor Rayved, 15, New York City messenger, used a strap as a chinning bar in a subway car. He rose high enough to strike an electric fan blade, cutting off most of his nose. Surgeons said some function might be saved, but not much.
Kenneth Weeks of Cambridge Massachusetts is commended in French army orders for distinguished conduct at La Targette and Neuville St Vaast. Weeks serves in the Fourth Foreign regiment which entered action with 4000 troops and returned with 1800 men.
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