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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1920
Page
2
A scanned notice discusses advertising rates for entertainments and obituaries, plus several editorial quips and a brief mention of a provisional president inviting forty U.S. newspapers to send reps to Mexico to study conditions. The random remarks include weed control, buying and payment, and a Bonham picnic last week.
A Granger News letter comments on the use of new ropes for changing purposes in jails, questioning the practice of buying a fresh rope for each victim as wasteful. The letter praises the Whitewright Sun edited by J. H. Waggoner as a well edited, up to date newspaper.
The Wa co labor journal heavily touts Pat Neff as gubernatorial candidate with implied organized labor backing. The Sun’s exchange table content favors Neff while urging broader declarations from other candidates on open shop issues for county and state offices. The Honey Grove Signal critiques partisan nomination systems and supports nationwide popular voting for president.
New residents to Whitewright quickly learn the town by reading the local newspaper. Advertisers gain newcomers' attention as they peruse the paper, making ad placement a key habit for merchants to stay connected with the community.
Observers note the two major parties' national conventions focused on platform battles and electability rather than thoughtful consideration of the nation's needs. While a few leaders are driven by principle, they seem to be in the minority amid the hustle for victory, according to The Honey Grove Signal.
A congressman should be elected for four years instead of two to reduce time lost to frequent campaigns. He would serve two or three terms before meaningful value, while constant re election efforts waste time and strain resources. The salary is hard to save, and Washington duties and entertaining raise costs.
Granger News laments the flood of unsolicited content and argues publishers cannot publish free space. The Sun would need two to four extra pages weekly if all “free stuff” were printed, given the high costs of running a newspaper today.
Citizens of Whitewright recall how the Kansas City Special was made a regular stop to provoke excitement. The town touts a new $12,000 pumping plant that will provide a double-barrel system drawing water from a deep well, boasting abundant high quality water and a palace train by comparison to nearby towns.
The piece contrasts two types of economy in politics. It notes candidates push thrift as a priority, then questions how many prisoners in Texas are kept jailed at taxpayers’ expense due to bond issues or lack of bondsmen.
The Houston Chronicle argues for sweeping reforms to county administration. It calls for magistrates to release on recognizance when possible, abolishing redundant offices, consolidating treasurer assessor and collector roles, and merging county clerk duties. It criticizes fee laws as oppressive and questions the size of the legislature, urging streamlined government for vast savings.
To those who wear clothes considering prevailing prices this ad urges renovating and cleaning old garments. Sherman Steam Laundry Company of Sherman Texas offers services by an expert dyer cleaner and spotter, with Mr W J Looney handling your work.
Waxahachie Texas July 2 a district court jury awarded Mrs Blanche Burke a local schoolteacher six thousand dollars in a breach of promise suit against Dr T C Cheatham though she sought fifty thousand dollars the jury deliberated about an hour per the report
Chicago on July 4 reports seven convicted murders set for hanging at Cook county jail on October 14 and another awaiting execution the day after. Five more condemned murderers await court dates. Jailor George Lee says the plan will not ease operations. total execution costs exceed $1,000 with sheriff’s $100 per hanging, ropes at about $11.75 each, and death clothes for each man.
A lawyer explains that any voter with poll tax receipt and qualification may obtain a blank ballot from the county clerk ten days before July 24, express a choice, seal and leave it with the clerk, who will pass it to an election officer to be cast and counted as if the voter had voted in person.
San Francisco July 3 Thomas Mitchell Campbell accuses the Texas delegation of not following Democratic directive by opposing the bone dry prohibition plank of William J Bryan Friday Judge Cullen F Thomas Joe Burkett and others condemn the recorded Texas vote against the plank and its implications for party faithfulness
Proverbial line notes a fair woman lacking discretion, likening beauty to a jewel misplaced in a swine's snout, reflecting a moral warning about virtue and restraint.
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