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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1920
Page
2
The Whitewright Sun lists general notices and charges for advertisements including entertainments dinners and other benefits with admission fees. It also notes obituary or memorial notices will be billed at regular advertising rates and invites corrections for any erroneous reflections.
Friday update notes a clean-up week urging citizens to tidy premises for a healthier town. It mentions the Texas Press Association meeting in Houston on June 10 for a three day session and reports Whitewright Sun becoming a machine set newspaper. A distant man shot at the ground to fool his wife, accidentally wounding himself.
Gasoline in Chicago has risen to 28 cents per gallon, a figure noted by a newspaper report. The piece contrasts Chicago with Texas where lower prices persist, and cites New York City lagging on wage demands as about 25,000 union barbers struck for 25 cents per share alongside other demands.
The Sun reports Whitewright Public School will exceed two hundred transfers next year, raising total enrollment beyond seven hundred in a town of this size. Superintendent Durham notes the unusual growth as Whitewright forges ahead as a school town amid periodical commentary on local life.
The text notes that in insurance cases, issuance of the first check typically occurs within about five days from receipt of final evidence of death, and some cases are handled even more rapidly by the Compensation and Insurance Claims division of the Bureau.
A Mexican boy near Cuero was bitten by a rattlesnake and coal oil was applied with no ill effects. The exchange notes coal oil as a substitute and available without prescription, implying a cure for snake bites now exists for fishermen.
The Department of Justice ruled two cents a pound fair profit on sugar and forced a California merchant to sell 20 000 pounds at eighteen cents a pound after buying at sixteen. The sale drew crowds and required patrols to control a mob, as shoppers contended over the bargain.
A reader quotes Editor Fore disputing Van Alstyne population claims and argues the census will show progressive growth. The piece shifts to praise for advertising in newspapers and periodicals, urging readers to notice merit in goods and purchase advertised products.
A terse editorial argues that any man with a chance to escape a town has a duty to move. The piece assesses social burden, opportunity, and mobility as moral imperatives for residents seeking better prospects elsewhere.
The speaker urges residents to refrain from constant criticism of their town and its people. If unable to offer praise for local institutions or neighbors, they should leave for a place where conditions suit them better. The message emphasizes preserving community harmony and health.
The Honey Grove Signal notes a State Senate candidate for lieutenant governor printed a claim he will introduce a bill allowing women to vote in primaries without poll tax receipts. The paper offers sharp satire on potential political maneuvers and voter reactions, warning of consequences for supporters and opponents alike.
A Celina Record quip reflects on a town’s reluctance to move and a resident’s fear of starvation if he leaves. The exchange notes the town’s many drawbacks while implying the individual lacks energy to relocate.
Bonham News reports Mr. Bailey plans a Washington return with strong odds on his election as governor on July 24, 1920. The Sun predicts Bailey will heat the race, prompting rival candidates to regret their campaign spending.
A concise reflection contrasts freedom with liberty, arguing broadly that freedom is not liberty and that liberty is unlikely to endure or be fully realized. The statement frames liberty as an elusive ideal within political or social discourse.
The piece quotes brief exchanges on liberty and majority rule, contrasting personal desire with democratic obligation. It cites Whitewright Sun and Temple Mirror and notes how, in a joking exchange, alcohol plans meet social limits, referencing dry days and private stock.
Denison area oil news highlights activity at the Preston Anticline field. Advertising rates noted at 35 cents per inch, with a general subscription price of 50 cents per month.
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