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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1915
Page
2
Fostering at the Post Office in Whitewright as second class matter this issue informs subscribers that the date opposite their name shows payment period Subscriptions expire on the first of the month Notify if papers are not received regularly to ensure continued delivery
General Huerta and his followers are jailed in El Paso awaiting a hearing next Monday on charges of conspiracy to violate neutrality laws by plotting a new revolution in Mexico. General Villa seeks the extradition of the former Mexican dictator from Gov. Ferguson, which could prevent future trouble for Mexico or the United States.
The Chicago Herald presents a National Creed for all Americans affirming unity and indivisibility, United States leadership in humane causes, dignity of citizenship, fidelity to national traditions, peace with honor, friendship with rights-respecting nations, cautious defense readiness, sacrifice for future generations, Western Hemisphere independence from European intrusions, self government by free people, love of home and country, and the resolve that government by the people shall endure.
President Hestand of the Whitewright Commercial Club has named seven working committees to drive civic goals. Warehouse committee lists 21 members led by L. P. Sears. Highways chaired by Tom Barbee. Trade Extension under W. O. Brents. Entertainment led by Emmet Penn. Publicity chaired by J. W. Wilson. Membership led by D. W. Smith. Civic Improvement chaired by J. E. Mangrum with several doctors and council members among the roster.
The Whitewright Commercial Club advocates a fall cotton market to revive the town and adopt a top prices motto. It highlights D W Smith as founder and notes growth in poultry in Sherman due to a new produce man. Plans include sewerage survey by Dr Sam Duff and City Commissioner Watley, private sewerage systems, franchise requests, and a push for a permanent warehouse with a state charter.
A compact note records a public exchange where an speaker urges selling oats. The phrasing hints at a rhetorical moment or local sales discussion with a focus on oats and commerce. No individuals or organizations are clearly named in the readable text.
A persuasive reminder urges readers to consider health over sales pressure. It emphasizes reading the advice twice, resisting ads, dealer arguments, and canvassers until a firm choice is reached. The message frames the decision as crucial for wellbeing, not monetary gain.
The Commercial Club secretary circulated a 7 PM closing agreement for city retailers on weekdays except Saturday. The plan, adopted in many towns, aims to give merchants rest and time with family while shoppers gain predictability. Local retailers embracing the rule include Walter B. Hestand and Wilson Vaughn Hardware among others.
An advertisement promotes Dr King s New Life Pills as an easy pleasant laxative. Take one or two pills with water at night for a free easy morning bowel movement and all day comfort. Sold by all druggists 25 cents per bottle. Get a bottle today.
Will Cox Jr is on the sick list this week according to the latest rural community health update.
A church program lists works including Physical Perils of the Heat by Bryant Penn and Moral Perils of the Heat by Edwin May. Leader Lloyd Wright conducts the program with a quartet featuring Ermine Webster Mae Graves Helen Mae and Emma Fay Parker. The assembly includes a league benediction and scripture references from 2 Kings and Acts.
Advertisement quotes T. J. Smith offering superior grocery service in exchange for market share, as seen in the Sun and Dallas News. The pitch emphasizes dependable service and competitive handling of customers.
Mrs Sara C Benedict died at her daughter’s home in Tex as city after a long illness. Born August 28, 1833 in Allen County Kentucky she moved to Texas in 1879 settling near Medlintown before moving to the city. She was a charter member of First Baptist and a devoted mother and neighbor. Funeral services were held at the residence with Rev W J Epting and Rev J F Fender officiating followed by burial in the City Cemetery.
H W Holowell and a family visited in Sherman the first of the week Mrs Edna Reno visited her mother Mrs Sim Melugin Sunday Miss Lucile Pritchett spends this week with her aunt Mrs Dr May at Whitewright Mrs Maggie Melugin and children are at home from the bedside of her parents Mr and Mrs Alex Rose of Oklahoma Dee Hood had business in Sherman Monday The peach wagons from the sand have begun to travel this way Orval Williams of Clarksville is visiting Albert Ford Little Malcomb Woodrow Bradhaw is on the sick list Leeroy Bradshaw and Bill Denny attended the picnic at Ambrose Saturday M Hood and family visited J P Durrett Sunday Sam Burnett was in Trenton last week Miss Beulah Nelson of Canaan visited Mrs Ford Saturday Bascom Pritchett and family visited in Savoy Monday Mr and Mrs Will Hicks visited Mrs Jim Mullins Sunday The party given by Albert Ford and wife Saturday night was well attended and a nice time was had.
An old time advertisement promotes Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey cough syrup made from pine balsam tar and honey. It claims thousands benefited and urges readers to ask their dealer for the 25 cent bottle to relieve coughs and colds.
One hundred dollars reward offer for catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Endorsement from National Bank of Commerce Toledo Ohio attesting to Cheneys honorable character and ability to fulfill obligations.
Wanted Now Right now when hay fever and asthma 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 Bryant
The Old Standard general strengthening tonic Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claims to drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the system for both adults and children in a true tonic formulation.
An ad from a druggist promises PAZO OINTMENT will cure itching bleeding or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days or a refund. It claims the first application provides ease and relief.
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