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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1917
Page
6
Farmers in the district expect a bumper wheat and oats crop as threshing approaches within ten days. Wheat yields are forecast from fifteen to thirty bushels per acre with oats above average, and high prices are likely to drive a quick rebound in local business.
An analysis by Edwin R. A. Seligman argues for a balanced mix of loans and taxes to fund World War I expenditures. He critiques pure tax or loan dominance, outlines six tax principles, evaluates the proposed 21% peak income tax, and proposes a $1.25–$1.5 billion tax plan with adjusted rates, stressing elastic funding for ongoing war needs and equity across income groups.
A Sunday program on June 17 presents lectures and discussions on confession and salvation. Mrs Ep ting and Elvy Hampton address definitions and proofs of salvation, with Misses Doss Cook Browning and Ada Truett contributing. A publicity convoy later traveled a circuit through the country to announce a local picnic.
The City Council met to review sewer connections in the business district where most firms already joined the system or contracted for work. It halted accrued penalties on surface closet eliminations until July 1 and ordered collection from noncompliers. The council also subscribed for $1000 Liberty Bonds charged to the Second School and Fourth Water Funds. Salute the flag.
Timber witnesses include ancient Arkansas trees and younger Mississippi trees determining the historic island boundary between Arkansas and Mississippi. The 1848 suit could grant 1600 acres to a lumber firm if Arkansas prevails, or transfer land to many residents if Mississippi wins. Prior to the war, steamboat pilots testified as well.
A mounted wandering albatross in a museum carries a vial with a note from December 1847. The bottle, attached by a whaling captain about 800 miles off New Zealand, shows the bird traveled at least 3400 miles in eight days off the Chile coast.
A Mesopotamia tale tells how a Turkish officer captured in that campaign sent a telegram to his wife from Basra. His brief note read: Safely captured, London Times.
Increasing demand for pig iron has put more furnaces in operation. Furnaces idle for ten years are now in full blast and iron production is enormous.
Classified ad offers a five room house with two lots, shade and fruit trees, city water and lights. For price and details, call Sun office. Lost: gold framed eyeglasses in a leather case between Canaan and Bells or in Bells. Case bears Shreveport La maker. Reward offered if left at Bells post office or Whitewright First National Bank. Joe Dobson. Bb-pd.
Josh and Walter Fain sold 50 bales of cotton on Wednesday at 244 cents a pound, a record for the fleecy staple in Whitewright. The young sellers showed faith and nerve, and their judgment is vindicated by the high price achieved.
Central Christian Church lists services for Sunday June 17 with Bible school at 10 a.m. preaching and Lord's supper at 11 a.m. Evening service at 8 p.m. Morning sermon title The Purpose of God in Our Afflictions. evening sermon title Johns Supreme Wish For His Friend Gaius. Pastor A. E. Masor.
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