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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1927
Page
2
The Van Alstyne Leader attacks a proposed Grayson County good roads bond program as unfairly favoring Van Alstyne with costly concrete roads and argues the plan actually serves all farms. It contends the county should bond for broader, cheaper gravel roads to reach more farmers and avoid district-only benefits.
A Van Alstyne Leader article by Mr Fulton stirs rural anger by arguing big towns profit from a proposed concrete highway while farmers pay. The letterwriter contends Denison and Sherman will fund over half the county cost and that all towns benefit from first class roads.
Letter exchange questions county road plans and tax changes. Denison cited for concrete roads while Sherman would gain both concrete and black top options. Writer argues the issue is county wide not local and should be settled on sound business principles rather than prejudice.
Anon verse extols cheer and hard work as keys to luck and happiness. It contrasts smiles and hustle with grumpiness and shirking, claiming bright paths, fortune, and a sunny world follow a positive attitude while trouble follows rough conduct.
A Rowan County wedding jolts tradition when a guest asked if he kissed the bride replies Not lately. The quip appears in Hardware Age. Also note Typewriter ribbons at Sun office.
In Hogwallow, Tobe Moseley tests a drenched wagon in the rain while Jefferson Pot locks' oldest son laments parental rigidity. Poke Eazley leans on a tree for support and the Tin Peddler notes tightened wagon spokes. The Emporium store manager at Tickville blames the quiet returns on his strict return policy.
The store enforces a rule never to accept worn merchandise back. Washington Hocks observes how customers slip past with bent heads and narrowed eyes while leaving, yet the crowd still notices them as they pass along the aisle.
A Honey Grove Signal anecdote tells of a dog branded for stealing eggs being led to execution. On the way a bull attacked its holder, but the dog defended him, saving his life. The tale warns against condemning a fellow creature for a small fault and praises steadfast loyalty.
All kinds of printing and engraving obtainable at The Sun office at reasonable prices.
In a Colorado Springs Gazette item a wry exchange contrasts ignoring people with cutting the lawn. The gag references a biblical scene where swine possessors are driven into a cliff, implying a humorous misreading of a familiar story.
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