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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1925
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun announces subscription at $1.50 yearly and outlines notice rates for entertainments and obituaries. It notes editorial fairness, invites corrections, and highlights Whitesboro's new Chamber of Commerce with a $3,000 budget while urging a paving program for Main street.
A Whitewright reader recalls a witty prank on a Van Alstyne friend who joked about his move away. The reply claimed a recent major operation explains his appearance, prompting lighthearted commentary on local sensitivities to relocation rumors.
County Attorney Roy M Finley announced a ban on gambling devices of all kinds in Grayson County and urged public support. The crackdown follows criticism of carnival games of chance and punch boards, with officials insisting all forms of gambling violate state law. Texas politics are expected to heat up for years, with Mrs Ferguson rumored to seek governor, and several others named as possible candidates for future races.
Thomas R. Marshall is portrayed as a genial, poised vice president with a plain smile and a lifetime of zest balanced by moderation. He joked at himself, avoided self-promotion, and brought calm temper and faith in a better world to national office, though some say the vice presidency may have tempered him.
The Grayson County Press Association formed in Sherman on Tuesday with Pat Mayse as president, D. K. Huffaker as vice president, and W. J. White as secretary and treasurer. the group will meet monthly and was guest at a Sherman Rotary Club luncheon. The Dallas Morning News commentary follows on Marshall, rabies, and evolving road commerce trends in Texas.
Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ridge recounts a grim remark about his son Greedy and a fatal act at the crossroads store. The exchange hints at the deadly incident, with neighbors and local color framing the scene as a curious frontier tale.
A Kansas City Star passage recalls a humorous kitchen clash where a guest hoarded portions of biscuits and gravy, prompting a defender to grab a club and separate him from the remaining food. The tale preserves regional flavor and colloquial speech.
A Detroit News report quotes a telephone operator claiming she can keep a patient only through reading the Bible and suggests other operators should follow suit by using Numbers as well.
An editorial from The Greenville Piedmont notes that honesty often pays, but timely returns are slow as people wait long to collect wages or debts. The piece reflects on patience, diligence, and economic realities facing workers and borrowers.
The Arkansas Gazette endorses a daylight saving proposal that would apply only in the afternoon, aiming to shift daylight to later hours and reduce morning impact for residents and businesses. The plan focuses on preserving morning routines while extending evening daylight for activities and commerce.
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