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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1924

Page

2

Tornado Ravages Lorain Killing Ninety-Four

A violent tornado struck Lorain Ohio on Saturday afternoon killing 94 people and injuring 118 with about 7 000 homeless and 125 blocks damaged. Damage is estimated at 25 million dollars visible and five million more involved. The Red Cross and coroner warn counts will rise as searches continue.

Lorain Ohio George Hoffman Arthur Garford Elyria Broadway Eagle’s Club Red Cross

Wisconsin Delegation Names La Follette for Cleveland Convention

Madison Wisconsin June 30 The Wisconsin delegation to the national conference for progressive political action at Cleveland on July 4 will nominate Senator Robert M LaFollette if a ticket is fielded Chester C Platte secretary of the Wisconsin Nonpartisan League announced twenty five delegates will go to Cleveland Wisconsin plans aim to have La Follette selected for the ticket A decision on his entering the presidential race is expected to be presented to the conference by La Follette or a lieutenant

Madison Wis Wisconsin National Conference For Progressive Political Action Cleveland Robert M. LaFollette Chester C. Platte Wisconsin Nonpartisan League la Follette

THREE ESCAPE DEATH AS AIRPLANE FALLS

Hugo Oklahoma July 1 Ray W Gunn jeweler and L H Allen optometrist both of Hugo with a Fort Worth commercial aviator narrowly escaped death when the plane fell 300 feet after a bearing burned out and the motor stalled. The pilot was slightly injured by a propeller blade fragment and the others were shaken but unhurt as the craft was badly wrecked.

Hugo, Ok Ray W. Gunn L. H. Allen Hugo Fort Worth

The Late Gov Hogg Road Overseer

A memory piece about Texas Governor James S. Hogg describing his early acts as road overseer in Wood County in 1871 He enforced tool use and improved the road system and later served as justice of the peace In a notable case he personally measured a ditch to rule on a payment and this display of integrity defined his character.

Quitman Wood County Democrat James Stephen Hogg Texas James S. Hogg Col. C. H. Haines Hainesville Rusk Commissioners Court Jim Hogg Mineola Road John Baldwin Lake Fork Baldwin Mr. Baldwin Justice Hogg Lake Fork Bottom

Cure a Cold in One Day with Laxative Bromo Quinine

Advertises a cold remedy promising fast relief for cough and headache in one day. Claims to stop the cold with bromide quinine tablets and features E W Grove’s signature on each box. Priced at 30 cents.

E.W. Grove E_W.GROVE

J E Pennell Buried At Tom Bean Last Monday

J E Bud Pennell died last Sunday in a Dallas sanitarium. Funeral services were held at 3 p m Monday at the Tom Bean Baptist Church, conducted by Rev J F Fender. Interment followed at Wittitee Cemetery. He was 54 and survived by his parents Mr and Mrs J H Pennell and three brothers.

J. E Bud) Pennell Dallas J. H. Pennell Tom Bean Baptist Church J. F. Fender Whitewright Wittitee Pennell Denison

Teachings of Jesus Concerning Himself Service Notes

First Baptist Church outlines morning worship on The Teachings of Jesus Concerning Himself and an evening theme How Much More is a Man Worth Than a Sheep. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Unions meet at 6 and 7 p.m. Reader is invited to worship. pastor G. M. McNeilly offers blessings.

Jesus G. M. McNeilly

Self Help Club Hosts Meeting with County Nurse

Miss Eunice Turner presided as hostess at the Kentucky town club meeting. County nurse Miss Hodgson attended and gave an informative inter.

Club Picnic Dinner Planned in Burn Everheart Woods

A social club meeting reported full attendance with two absentees. Health talk titled Health was enjoyed by all. A picnic dinner is planned for July 4th in Burn Everheart woods. Visitors listed include Mrs. D. Bigerstaff and several others. Iced punch was served in the afternoon.

Burn Everheart Woods D. Biggerstaff Will Hamilton J. A. Dickey Jess Blanks Ben Nelson Dessye Reynolds Irene Miller Lula Caylor Sallie Hamilton Leila Parrish Alamada Vittitoe

One In Ten Warns Of Wounds And Infections

A short health notice explains neglect of minor wounds can lead to blood poisoning or lockjaw in a minority case. It recommends disinfecting with liquid Borozone and using Borozone Powder to finish healing. Liquid prices range 30c 60c and 1 20. powder 30c and 60c. Sold by Dyer & Jones.

Dyer & Jones

Better Stop a Minute Than For Ever Sign

A proposed railroad crossing sign encourages motorists to pause briefly to avoid a fatal crash. The phrase “Better Stop a Minute Than for Ever” is attributed to E. W. Howe's Monthly as the source of the slogan.

E. W. Howe Monthly

Announcements of Democratic primary candidates listed

The notice lists Democratic candidates for July 26 primary including SAM RAYBURN M MORRISON for Congress SILAS HARE for Judge 15th District J A DIXON ROYCE Q LOVING W V MORRIS for County Clerk J N DICKSON for Tax Assessor J P COX R M HUBERT BOOKOUT for County Attorney J A SLAUGHTER R B ASTON for District Clerk FINIS ALVERSON H H WILSON J W ROWLAND HUGH M BOREN for Commissioner Precinct 2 and E C LANKFORD for Constable Precinct 3.

J. A Jim) Slaughter R. B Ray) Aston Finis Alverson H. H Hix) Wilson J. W Jim) Rowland Hugh M. Boren E. C Lankford

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ellis Island Philadelthia Wrigleys Vere Hayes Grove Gov. Hogg J. E. Pennell First Baptist Church Lataien First National Bank Democratic Party Congress Sam Rayburn M. M. Morrison 15Th Judicial District Silas Hare John) Dixon Royce Q. Loving W. V Will) Morris J. N Jim) Dickson J. P Joe) Cox R. M Roy) Finley Hubert Bookout American Legion W. Davidson Dyer & Jones Fountain Jones Rexall Store Urlee Lothes J. F. Lilley
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