30 Jul 1915
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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1915
Page
1
An exhortation on the value of truth, urging mothers to teach children honesty and condemning lies as moral fault. It argues truth secures justice, safeguards character, and pleads that God hates liars while rewarding those who uphold integrity. The piece cites social harm from deception and commends a life led by candor. Exchange.
A short verse urges practical virtue over lecturing piety. It mocks gloomy saints and idle sermons, arguing true worth lies in deeds not dogma. It calls for simple acts like sharing water with exhausted travelers and living with measured, wise words.
A concise public notice encourages residents to patronize The Home Bakery for bread, cakes, and pies, highlighting locally made goods and supporting home industry.
Night watchman Puckett of Bells brought a white man named J. H. Cash to the county jail after Cash allegedly attempted burglary at two Bells stores. Cash appeared before Justice C. A. Baker and was bound over on two burglary charges with bonds set at 500 dollars each, which he has not yet posted.
Sherman Texas July 18 Mrs Abney wife of Hamp P Abney a Sherman attorney broke her right leg in two places just above the ankle yesterday morning after alighting from a car during a Red River picnic trip. She was brought to Sherman for surgical attention.
Prof. A. H. Maxey, principal, visited to report Pilot Grove school may receive $500 from a $1,000,000 state school fund appropriated by the legislature. The district with three teachers expects an eight month term this year if aid is approved.
Mrs J M Taylor formerly Miss Relda Chumbley has about recovered from an appendicitis operation performed three weeks ago at Sherman Hospital.
Samuel V. Carmack extols Carlisle Military Institute as a promising Texas preparatory school. He praises Col. Carlisle as an exceptional teacher and urges Whitewright residents to provide loyal, financial support to help the school become among the best, trusting the Colonel to lead success.
A piece on advertising's role in business argues that news in newspapers means human interest and stores must tell their own news through honest, merchandise driven messaging. It notes that advertising should reflect merchandise truthfully and attract shoppers, followed by a report that E. E. Wilson won Walter Hestand’s $1 prize for largest grocery bill in Saturday’s three hours sale by a two cent margin.
A local ad asserts Glidewell specializes in watches jewelry and optics with genuine goods. It promises thorough understanding, fair pricing, and quality work, inviting customers to visit for all watches jewelry and optical needs.
The Houston Post piece by G M Bailey mockingly surveys wartime and political topics. It riffs on liars, a bruised European leg for 12 cent cotton, and Congressional allegiances while lampooning Kansas farmers and a Montgomery Alabama nut squad draft.
A playful exchange unfolds as a man and woman debate love and money. The man begins to declare love but is interrupted, insisting the sentiment is not about wealth. The woman reveals she merely teased about a fortune of 50,000 dollars, ending the jest with a light note.
A sales note from T. J. Smith touts Colonial Fruit Punch bottled for parties. It emphasizes easy serving and lower cost than homemade punch, pitched to women planning gatherings.
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