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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1915
Page
2
The notice explains second class mail matter at Whitewright post office. It tells subscribers that the date printed opposite their name or on the wrapper shows the paid period. Subscriptions expire on the first of the month and readers with missed deliveries should notify the paper.
Italy in Ellis county, smaller than Whitewright, has sold a $17,500 sewerage bond issue to the State and awarded a contract for $12,625 to Dallas parties to install the sewerage system.
Citizens urged to attend next Tuesday night meeting to hear and join in plans for a greater Whitewright. The note emphasizes loyal residents should be present to participate.
The district includes Howe and adjacent territory and voted a bond issue of 60000 dollars last Saturday to fund new roads in addition to the county plans funded by earlier bonds.
A new commercial booster group is forming in Whitewright to propel local business growth. The organizers urge citizens to join, claiming the initiative will stimulate commerce and position the town as a thriving market hub.
O D Hood shipped 800 bushels of Irish potatoes to Wichita Falls this week. Dee markets his cotton now in the potato crop manner rather than wait for fall. He can sow his potato land in Sudan grass and expect another large yield on the same ground.
The Navasota Examiner Review urges merchants to plant roses behind their stores to replace the filth found in back alleys. Whitewright merchants keep alleys cleaner than usual, but turning them into rose gardens would improve their appearance.
Whitewright fishing club members near Ambrose issue notices for Ambrose annual fish fry on July 2 and 8. July 2 dedicates the event to Woodmen of the World and July 8 features the main fish fry with ample fish for all attendees. Circulator urges attendees to bring baskets well filled and enjoy the event.
A county society roundup chronicles Miss Julia E. Pritchett’s June wedding to Mr. Robert A. Jones at the J. A. Pritchett home. Notables include Miss Gertrude Montgomery, Miss Ruth Southerland, and Mrs. W. L. Foreman. Out of town guests from Denison, Wichita Falls, Greenville, and Sherman attended. The couple plans to live in Celina after a Galveston honeymoon.
The National Pure Food Law requires manufacturers to print product ingredients on labels to help consumers distinguish healthful foods from deleterious ones. It notes that many low-grade baking powders use alum, a mineral acid salt, and states that most physicians condemn their use in food.
Notices announce a funeral service at the family home at 3 30 this Thursday afternoon. After the service the body will be interred at Oak Hill Cemetery, with pastors from the Presbyterian and Methodist churches conducting the service.
June 22, 1915 in Whitewright Texas features a Wendell Vacuum Washer praised by Mrs. T. W. Gattis. She reports rapid washing results, compares it to a trial by Mr. Powell, and endorses the machine as indispensable despite its cost.
Scout Masters decide county Scouts will skip Blue River hike and attend Old Settlers Picnic instead. Whitewright and Van Alstyne plan Blue River visit. Leader Jim Montgomery with speakers King Montgomery Leon Davidson Ralph Sanders Robi Little Aubrey Hampton. band being formed under Bob Sadler. Program at 8:15 Saturday night.
Jack Kirby Dillon the eighteen month old son of Mr and Mrs Guy Dillon died early Thursday after a brief illness with acute stomach and bowels trouble that began Tuesday night. The community shares the grief of the devoted parents as they mourn the loss of their infant son.
A special club offer draws attention from potential members. The message highlights an exclusive chance to join with added benefits and limited availability, urging readers to act quickly.
A party of Whitewrighters leaves today for a thirty four day tour through the Great Northwest and international expositions at San Francisco and San Diego to celebrate the Panama canal opening. Stops include Colorado Springs Denver Salt Lake Yellowstone Park and other points. A special Pullman car will be attached to a through train run by Southern Methodist University of Dallas. Participants include Mr and Mrs T H Sears Byron Gladys C B Bryant Martha J L Boone E Jones H C Willis Claude Hazel May Gertrude Montgomery Clarice Thomas Pattie Pritchett and Mr J Marshall of Sherman who will meet the group in Dallas.
The B Y P U program for June 27 1915 features Scripture by Cecile Doss Elvy Hamp Clau sie Glidewell Truett Neff and Carrie Hamilton with readings papers and a solo all presented in Baptist Young People's Union style at a Southern Baptist Convention event.
An old newspaper ad promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as a cheap, simple cough remedy for coughs colds and bronchial problems with directions to take one fourth to one teaspoonful as needed. It also extols Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general strengthening tonic to drive out malaria and boost appetite for all ages.
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