Whitewright Sun editor and publisher J H Waggoner
The Whitewright Sun notes J H Waggoner serves as editor and publisher. The item confirms his role with the newspaper.
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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1917
Page
10
The Whitewright Sun notes J H Waggoner serves as editor and publisher. The item confirms his role with the newspaper.
The town notes 190 registered men and their certificates with pride. It expects to raise about 30 000 in bonds based on bank deposits and aims to reach a total near 25 000 with individual sales before today’s noon deadline. Denison and Van Alstyne report liquor crackdowns after public meetings.
A fragment from Celina remarks on Whitewright chapter seventeen and criticizes Gov Ferguson in a tersely humorous tone. It mentions education, cyclones for Germany, and a city water trough serving farmers and tourists, not city residents, with satirical jabs about machines and noise.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas urges immediate action on the Liberty Loan saying urgent national needs require prompt funding. It contrasts reluctance to act with the necessity to supply money arms and men or face moral and financial doom.
Sunday service at the Baptist church features a sermon titled Men Can't Be Geared Up Unless They Are Cheered Up. The pastor invites all to attend and join in worship.
The Third Assistant Postmaster General directs postmasters and staff to urge the public to use the highest denomination stamps appropriate for postage. A 2 cent stamp should replace two 1 cent stamps and a 10 cent stamp replace five 2 cent stamps. This saves government costs and reduces handling for mail, aiding businesses sending large volumes.
Judge Dayton Steed County Attorney Cummins Sheriff Rob erts and County Tax Assessor Hatfield attended the funeral of Mrs. John Webster from Sherman Wednesday. Others from Sherman and many others gathered for the service.
D B Hayter, brother of R L Hayter of this city, died at his home in Gordonville Tuesday. R L Hayter reached his brother’s bedside before his death and remained for the funeral and interment at the local cemetery.
W H Chapman of Leonard visited Whitewright on Friday for business.
Municipal notes advocate curb lines set at 17 feet on 80 foot streets and 15 feet on 70 foot streets with ditches outside. Residents reminded of a 15 mph speed limit in residential areas and 10 mph in business districts, with motorists urged to observe the rule to avoid fines.
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