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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1920
Page
4
Whitewright readers await Saturday as poll tax receipts become essential. The piece notes Texas employs about 4,000 state workers at nearly five million dollars yearly, compares past and present payrolls, and mentions ongoing political sparring between Neff and Thomason. Trenton forms a Booster Club to drive monthly trades days and local growth.
Veterans may vote early on Saturday without a poll tax receipt if they present discharge papers from the army or navy. The notice urges all citizens to exercise their right and vote for the best men to serve their county and state, emphasizing duty and participation in state affairs.
The Leonard Graphic released last week with sixteen pages of ads dominated by dry goods store promotions. It carried two double-page ads, two page ads, three half-page ads, and two quarter-page ads plus additional small ads, creating extra work for the staff, yet the paper published on its usual day.
A Denison based political figure in Grayson County defends against a Sherman justice court complaint alleging embezzlement. He says the dispute arose from a client fee, notes he sought a formal receipt, and claims the filing was politically motivated amid a close election race.
An advertisement for AX FOS WITH PEPSIN promotes a syruphonic laxative claimed to cure habitual constipation in 14 to 21 days. It asserts prompt relief with regular use to induce regular action, stating it is very pleasant to take and priced at 60 cents per bottle.
Abner L Lewis, a Navy veteran and candidate for county judge, defends his war service and discharge record against political attacks. He argues a grand jury delay and remote timing in the probe is a tactic to harm his campaign and urges voters to support him in the upcoming primaries. He emphasizes duty, integrity, and the fight against slander.
Boyd Craig defends his 1918 sheriff appointment in Grayson County amid accusations by D K Roberts that the Democratic process was flawed. He says the executive committee nominated him on the second ballot and the voters elected him legally, inviting continued support from law abiding citizens. He notes no repayment was requested and emphasizes his duty to maintain a peace officer’s reputation.
The Austin Statesman surveys last week of the gubernatorial contest finds Bailey leading in Northwest and Central Texas with strong regional support. Neff appears as key rival, while Looney and Thomason may fare better in scattered counties. Statewide, Bailey versus Neff dominates the field.
T. J. Giles went to Hillsboro to work extra for the Katy. By the 15th, the interlocking tower at Katy Cotton Belt junction employed telegraph operators as the office moved to the tower, giving Wright a 24 hour telegraph service. A messenger boy now delivers messages citywide. Bill Nash and Raymond Ray may be reassigned to other Katy stations.
England explores benzol as a substitute for gasoline to power motor vehicles. Reports indicate experiments and limited trials to assess performance, availability, and emissions compared with standard fuels amid rising energy concerns.
An old advertisement offers 100 for an incurable case of catarrh and claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine works through the blood on mucous surfaces. The pitch notes the product is sold by druggists for over forty years and cites F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio with free testimonials.
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