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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1918
Page
2
The Whitewright Sun endorses Clarence E. Gilmore for railroad commissioner, urging readers to support him to correct past alleged fraud and promote fair play. The editorial references national loans to Greece and Belgium, noting US alliance loans total near six billion dollars.
A report praising Red Cross workers nationwide on the threshold of a second year of effort. It stresses coordinated action, defined aims, and loyal teamwork among officers committees and department heads, aiming to improve results and honor every earnest worker's service to soldiers.
Summary of the Whitewright Red Cross activities from June 11, 1917 to July 1, 1918. Cash on hand 1226.20, disbursements 3752.83, receipts 4979.12. Officers listed include Mrs R. L. Sears as chairman and Miss Emma Lacy as secretary.
A political advertisement portrays Rayburn changing positions on the suffrage amendment after Wilson’s wish, notes his 1916 election by women, and records votes on the Administration Child Labor Law Alaska Railroad Bill prohibition and the selective draft after pressure.
The Sun reports Glenn Doss, formerly with the Sun force for about four years, has been appointed as field clerk in the army by the Secretary of War. He previously served in the Adjutant General's Office in Washington and is temporarily stationed at Governors Island, New York awaiting permanent assignment.
The Sun cheers Glenn as he receives a monthly salary of 220 dollars and shines a favorable light on his promotion. The tent’s elevated floor ensures a clear stage view for all attendees.
The Chas. and Gertrude Harrison Theatre Company performs in Whitewright this week. The company offers a well equipped tent theatre with comfortable chairs and presents clean high class plays to large crowds each evening.
Miss Izetta Gillett and Silas Wilson wed at the bride’s father Dan Gillett home at nine o’clock last Saturday evening. Rev. A R Nash officiated. The couple, joined by close relatives and friends, plan to settle in Chickasha Oklahoma.
Whitewright and nearby towns send about thirty five soldiers to France with many more expected weekly. Recent arrivals include Sergeants Julian Boone Abe Berry and Crawford Montgomery along with Privates John Jenkins Glendon Cox William Turner William Annie and others.
The advertisement argues phonographs vary by more than price or records. It promotes the Starr Singing Throat made from Silver Grain Spruce with a rich mellow resonance. Hearing is stressed over pictures, urging buyers to trust their ears and claim unrivaled realism.
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