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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1914

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Support for Ball in State Governor Campaign

W J Eptina argues ministers should remain active in politics, criticizing Ferguson’s platform as aiding liquor dealers. He endorses Ball for moral leadership, citing open stance against liquor interests, commitment to enforcing law, protecting families, and overcoming corruption. He lists multiple reasons to back Ball and rejects Ferguson.

Radfera Lewis Ferguson Pat Mike Mr. Ferguson Ball Mr. Ball

Whitewright Seeks City Sewage System Early Action

A letter argues for building a sewer main east of the Katy depot to drain Whitewright’s sewerage, estimating 15000 to 20000 dollars. The writer urges city dads to act now, praising sanitary gains and civic progress, and asks residents, especially women, to support a timely start. The piece ends by asking Whitewright to rise and ensure the project proceeds.

Katy Whitewright

State Press on liquor and the dangers of drinking

This column defends moderation but condemns drinking as a danger to drinkers and others. It argues liquor enslaves both sellers and buyers, harms women and children, and urges total abstinence. It concludes that a cool beverage like soda is safer and preferable on hot days.

North Fort Worth State Press North Fort Worth Inquirer D. N

Richest purse at Dallas State Fair set at $80,000

The Dallas State Fair will award its richest purse ever this year, with a total of $80,000 in prize money. The announcement emphasizes record funds for the event and highlights the state fair as the showcase for high stakes competition.

Dallas

Permanent roads funded by taxation expand state program

Taxation funds road construction across the state with $804,000 allotted near Waco and bond issues approved for gravel highways even in poorer counties like Palo Pinto.

Waco Palo Pinto

Williams-Stapleton wedding solemnized in East Wrightwright

Rev F B Wheeler was notified to seal the marriage of Mrs Fannie Stapleton and Mr R W Williams at her home in East Wrightwright Monday afternoon. Wheeler arrived about five oclock and solemnized the union for their second voyage on the sea of matrimony. Local ladies then cheered with instruments, shivarreed, shouted and sang their approval Monday night.

F. B. Wheeler Fannie Stapleton East Wrightwright R. W. Williams Bro. Wheeler East Side

Political speaking tour announced for Thos H Ball candidate

Judge B L Jones chairman of the Tom Ball organization for Grayson county says Hon C A Sanford and Judge Rice Maxey will address voters in Whitewright Saturday afternoon July 4 at 3 30 p m and again at Pilot Grove that night They will speak Monday night July 6 at Kentuckytown in support of Thos H Ball for governor.

B. L. Jones Tom Ball Grayson County The Sun C. A. Sanford Rice Maxey Whitewright Thos. H. Ball Pilot Grove Maxey Kentuckytown

Standing of Candidates in Hestand Free Pony Auto Contest

Standing of candidates before Thursday's count in Hestand's free pony auto contest. The event closes Saturday night, July 4, inviting voters to select preferred entrants.

Hestand

Good Piano for Sale in Whitewright Area

A new upright piano with stool and scarf is offered for sale near Whitewright. The seller, Brook Mays & Co. in Dallas, promises a sacrifice price and reasonable terms to move the item locally. Act quickly to secure a bargain on this mighty nice instrument.

Whitewright Brook Mays & Co Reliable Piano House Dallas

B Y P U Program At Baptist Church Sunday

The B Y P U program will be held Sunday at 7 30 p m at the Baptist church with leader Harlie Glidewell. W J Epting leads prayer. R L Jones presents Three Great Lessons From Moses. Audrey Glidewell asks Is the B Y P U a Place for Soul Winning. Houston Stedham covers Making the Union a Success. Five members give two minute talks. union to be reorganized and plans made for its upbuilding. members urged to attend and bring someone. Also noted San Angelo wool merchants sold about 1 ½ million pounds of wool to eastern buyers last week.

Harlie Glidewell W.J. Epting Moses R. L. Jones Audrey Glidewell Houston Stedham San Angelo

Because We Are Careful With Small Details of Service

A brief note emphasizes meticulous handling of telephone orders as the cornerstone of top service. It highlights that careful attention to small things builds a strong reputation for accuracy and reliability in customer support.

Interurban service changes by Texas Traction Company

The Texas Traction Company announces that from Sunday June 21 1914 hourly service will include every other car as a fast Limited running Denison to Dallas stopping only at Denison Sherman Howe Val AIls tney Melissa McKinney Allen Plano Richardson Kirkland Park and Vickery with the rest as local cars between Sherman and Dallas. Local service will be half hourly between Denison and Sherman and Dallas to Sherman, with connections in Sherman to Denison service.

Texas Traction Company Denison

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