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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1924
Page
8
Former Texas Governor hopeful W A Collins of Dallas issued a public appeal to defeat every klan endorsed candidate in the August primary. He condemned religious prejudice and urged voters to treat klan backed officials as outsiders while stressing the need for brave, citizenly actions.
The speaker declares no fear of losing business or reputation to fulfill civic duty and pledges continued involvement in public affairs. He thanks supporters and promises to persist in efforts for a better Texas.
Mr. Phil Bert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Brazil Nut of Nottingham, wed Miss Equal Wrights at midday in a ceremony at the groom’s parents’ home. He wore a dark three piece suit with a distinctive vest and accessories including an Odd Fellow’s pin and a large Ingersoll watch. a minor mishap with the ring occurred as the groomsman handed it over.
Farmers are urged to adopt government boll weevil control methods to protect cotton crops. Experts stress soil conditioning, early planting after frost, selected early-maturing seed, high fertilization, narrow spacing, and well drained land to increase yields and reduce pest damage.
The article describes a wedding where the groom and Mr Pecan wear matching costumes with a collar and cravat, creating near identical appearance. A plaster patch on the groom’s chin distinguishes them. Miss Wright leads the couple from the ceremony wearing a veil and orange blossoms.
Opinion piece reflecting on doom scrolls of politicians preachers and editors while noting daily life continues. It argues fear is overused yet time evolves destiny remains secret and life goes on despite anxieties. The author insists progress persists and individuals must act within their own small sphere.
Dr. Frank Crane argues that happiness comes from accepting the world as Creator made it and that humans, from schoolboy to adult, cannot meaningfully alter the course of the universe. He warns against hubris and asserts personal accountability for one’s own undoing when meddling with divine prerogatives.
Pastor A E Major invites congregants to a morning sermon on Our Use of Foundations at 11 oclock and an evening service featuring Dr C L Pickett at 8 15. The church aims to guide faith on foundations.
The State of Texas Grayson County sheriff proceeds to sell at public auction on September 2 1924 at the Grayson County Courthouse the property Lot 5 Block 48 OT P Denison Texas as the debtor Jacob Krattinger to satisfy a 939 45 judgment in favor of The National Bank of Denison Texas plus costs. The sale is by execution issued June 23 1924 from the 59th District Court. Sheriff E F Everheart signs.
Cherokee Chief laments presidential politics shaping baby names. He quips that if Republicans win, girls may be named Helen Maria after a vice president, a playful jab at campaign influence on family naming trends.
A light dialogue features a hopeful friend urging patience as trouble passes. Senator Sorghum agrees and compares the trouble to a western tornado that blows through, leaving destruction in its wake.
Friday lineup features The Fast Express with William Duncan and Edith Johnson then Kid Roberts in The Leather Pushers fourth series Tough Tenderfoot plus Packing Money comedy.
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