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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1920
Page
2
Whitewright prepares to host the first game in its new ball park on Friday afternoon July 23. The park features an eight foot board fence and a grandstand seating about 700. Gunter and Whitewright will play Friday and again Saturday, with both teams having a history of extra inning games this season. Fans are urged to attend both games to support the home nine.
Hon Jack Beall ex congressman from Dallas will speak in Whitewright Friday July 23 at 2 pm in support of Hon Jos W Bailey for Governor of Texas. Beall is a fluent speaker who will discuss gubernatorial issues and is described as a strong campaigner. Ladies are invited to attend.
Rat problem ad promotes RAT-SNAP as a rodent killer, claiming it kills rats and prevents odors. It notes cats or dogs won’t touch it and mentions three cake sizes 25c 50c and 1.00. Sold by Wilson-Montgomery Hdw Co and Dyer Jones with a guarantee.
Gray Holliday endorses his candidacy for County Clerk citing prior deputy clerk experience. He asserts readiness to manage the office properly and requests consideration and favors from supporters.
The victory medal is issued to all soldiers and ex soldiers who served honorably between April 6, 1917 and November 11, 1918. Send discharge certificate to Army Recruiting Office, 1514 Main Street, Dallas Texas. Include rank, full address, and mark envelope Victory Medal. If next of kin applies, follow same process for the deceased.
To those who wear clothes consider renewing old garments to extract maximum service. A local expert dyer and dry cleaner is now available, Mr W J Looney as the shipper for processing. Sherman Steam Laundry Company invites Leonard picnicgoers to ride in C Kinnon's three passenger airplane.
Bailey for Governor gains momentum amid San Francisco convention influence and Neff's land plank stirring conservatives. Supporters hail his open shop stance and countryman’s appeal while critics fear radical ties. Thomason’s labor stance remains vague. campaign likely centers on Neff versus Bailey. (Political advertisement)
Dallas July 17. One hour after District Attorney Pierson closed for the State, Fred Douglas, a negro, was found guilty of murdering I. T. Williams, oil station manager at Ross and Haskell, on July 5. The jury fixed the punishment at death. The trial began Friday morning and concluded with the verdict at 10:35 a.m. Douglas showed little concern at the outset, but slumped when the penalty was announced.
Mr C Dunster recalled a scene in a small Pennsylvania town describing a morning visit to a hotel stable where he saw a pile of dead rats killed with RAT-SNAP. He compared the sight to a battlefield in Europe. The advertisement lists three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 sold and guaranteed by Wilson Montgomery Hardware Co and Dyer Jones.
Dallas July 18 W M Reilly president of the Central Labor Council says the labor inquiry into candidates for office is nearly finished. This week members of all unions will receive the report detailing the evaluation of candidates and the fitness for public service.
Ray White recounts a camping trip where rats spoiled the stay and RAT-SNAP solved the problem. The ad promotes three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 sold by Wilson-Montgomery Hardware Co. and Dyer & Jones with a guaranteed claim.
Austin, July 16. After twice turning down clemency from former Governors Colquitt and Ferguson, 70 year old Texas convict known as Uncle Bill Edwards won a pardon as a birthday present for July 19. Edwards, who killed G. A. Rogers, had served nine and a half years of a 36 year term and had become nearly a millionaire from oil on a 320 acre Callahan county farm. He had refused clemency before, saying he had not yet atoned for his crime.
Night watchman J. Tucker claims RAT-SNAP cleared a mill of rats within six weeks. He reports killing rats nightly and says he would not be without RAT-SNAP. Advertising copy lists three sizes priced 25c 50c and $1.00, sold by Wilson-Montgomery Hardware Co. and Dyer & Jones.
Leonard announces a large community picnic on July 21 and 22. The event invites residents to remember the dates and join in on the weekend gathering with meals, games, and local entertainment.
Mr. Reilly argued that labor organizations exist to inform union men about candidates and their positions rather than steer ballots. He asserted unions cannot dictate votes and that members should decide based on the facts, with labor groups simply providing information for informed choices.
Hot weather harms teething babies with heat pain and stomach upset. MeeGee's Baby Elixer claims to ease distress by correcting stomach and bowel issues. Sold by Dyer & Jones, Druggists, at 35¢ and 60c.
Kansas City July 20. A premature baby named Raymond, thought to be the smallest newborn, is fighting to survive at Veil Hospital. Born with a total weight of one pound twelve ounces, he has reached one pound fifteen ounces, gaining about a fifth of an ounce daily.
Baby Raymond, born extremely underweight, has lived fifteen days in an electrically heated incubator. Physicians report he is normal in every respect except for underweight and is expected to have a good chance to make it. His tiny arm is about the size of a forefinger, yet his voice stays strong during mealtime.
An old style advertisement promotes fountain service offered by P. J. Pierce and Sons. It highlights maintenance or repair work and positions the business as a trusted family firm.
The political calendar lists reelection bids for county offices including Hubert Bookout Roy M. Finley for County Attorney and J. G. Holliday plumbing names for County Clerk J. A. Giles C. M. Cole for District Clerk John L. Legate R. B. Aston for Assessor H. (Jim) Davis for Commissioner Hix Wilson B. F. (Bruce) Mauk for County Judge James S. Kane J. P. Leslie Dayton B. Steed Abner L. Lewis for Sheriff Bove Craig reelection A. B. Parton.
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