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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1926
Page
2
Sparrows and other birds saved American farmers millions by eating pests and protecting crops. The article cites Department of Agriculture estimates of pest losses and notes owls and other birds can be highly valuable, with some barn owl pairs worth about seventy five dollars each to farmers.
A political notice presents candidates for county offices including ROY M. FINLEY seeking re election for county attorney and S V EARNEST along with D K ROBERTS for tax collector. The wording implies re election and confirmation of multiple incumbents.
Detroit report on Ford Motor Company shows net profits of 526,441,951 for 1917 to 1924 with gross profits of 876,176,230. Testimony by chief auditor Herbert L. Leister in U S District Court before master in chancery William S. Sayres Jr. concerns damages for Parker Rustproof patent infringement.
The Bryan-Allen Academy Good Will Tour visited Whitewright on Friday morning drawing a large crowd for a concert by the Allen Academy band. The 36 members were praised as a fine Texas organization as dignitaries including S. E. Eberstadt and T. E. Wilson spoke. The group was hosted to sodas and cigars by the Whitewright Rotary Club after the performance.
A concise notice promoting The Cafe of good service and the best eats. Describes Pierce's Cafe as a welcoming venue focused on cheerful service and quality meals.
Local ad promotes Electric Refrigerator and Electric Fans with a full electrical goods stock. Shoppers are urged to check prices before buying at Johnson's run by R. L. Johnson.
Dayton, Ohio reports an unusual savings method using a building and loan as the instrument. Westminster Presbyterian Church started a new edifice last May and placed a pass-book in the cornerstone showing a $200 contribution. Calculations say by 2100 this amount would reach $83,947.46, doubling about every eleven years and twenty four days, guiding plans for a future church building.
A large crowd witnessed a Charleston contest at the R and R theatre last Friday night. Six contestants entered and all received prizes. First prize of $5.00 went to T. K. McMillin and second prize of $2.50 went to B. L. Jones. Remaining entrants received theatre passes valid for one week.
The policy provides farmers full protection against any fire loss in one comprehensive plan. It eliminates the risk of loss without coverage and offers streamlined coverage under a single policy.
Little Miss Ella Brooks Carver of Farmersville visiting her sister Mrs Oran Sears.
The world is expanding its population by about twenty million people each year. This trend underscores rising demand for resources, services, and infrastructure across regions.
A light WICHITA EAGLE line notes that the hot dog concession at the North Pole attracts interest from observers, suggesting potential competition or attention in Arctic snack services.
An old advertisement claims Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets stop cough and headache and cure a cold in one day. Each box bears E W Grove’s signature and is priced at 30 cents.
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