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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1920
Page
4
The Sun states notices of entertainments dinners and other benefits with admission fees will be charged at regular advertising rates. Obituaries resolutions and memorials also charged at regular rates. The paper will correct erroneous reflections if brought to publisher. It notes Democrats may nominate a dark horse for president. Republicans also have dark horses.
William Randolph Hearst considers aligning with Jim Ferguson's political party to avoid building a new organization, seeking a united front in the current political landscape. The potential alliance could reshape party dynamics and electoral strategy.
A prediction warns of a serious coal shortage and price increases of several dollars per ton later. The notice urges readers to buy coal in summer to be prepared for cold weather and avoid higher costs.
Five divorce suits were filed in the district courts at Sherman on Monday, about the daily average during sessions. Remarkably, nearly half as many divorces are filed as Grayson county marriage licenses issued by the county clerk.
Texas delegates to the Democratic convention have been asked to name Governor Hobby as Texas’ choice for Vice President. If nominated and the ticket wins in November, observers hope no harm comes to the President.
The Denison police court had a busy Monday with twelve persons appearing, five of them women. The women faced charges for fighting or using language not suitable for a Sunday school. The piece notes Denison as a larger city than Sherman and highlights the daily caseload.
The Honey Grove Signal notes voters know little of governor and other state office candidates with only five weeks remaining. Few public debates or street battles have occurred and neighbors have not been insulted, indicating weak campaign fervor.
The Whitewright public school will receive about 2500 dollars from a 4 million dollar state appropriation for public schools. The funds will aid the school board and the superintendent in advancing a long‑held plan for the school. A note invites Editor Fore of the Van Alstyne Leader to attend a July picnic to view Celina hospitality. a joke about bringing Brother Waggoner of the Whitewright Sun hints at potential police need due to past tensions.
The Texas Senate approved a resolution pledging sympathy with the Irish Republic and expressing hope that Irish self determination would be realized before the next Texas Legislature meets. The writer questions why the Texas Senate should weigh in on a foreign matter and asks if similar sympathy from Britain for the Philippines would be approved.
The contractors and builders for the good road from this point to Can non have arrived and pitched their tents here in town. They commenc ed work Monday morning a short distance north of town and are building southward.
Katy Railway agrees to make Whitewright a regular stop for the Kansas City Special train No 23 at 5 32 am. The stop enables Whitewright residents to reach Dallas and Greenville faster, with only Greenville as a between points stop. The ruling follows advocacy by Agent D M Pope and Mayor F M Echols, praised by Passenger Traffic Manager W G Crush for benefiting the Whitewright community.
On Thursday at 4 pm Mrs T B Moore joined her daughter Delia to Zach Roquemore Langston in a small ceremony due to a recent bereavement. Rev C A Loveless officiated, ring ceremony held at Mt Vernon Baptist. The couple leaves for home aboard the Katy Flyer.
Mrs. D. M. Pope entertained the Blue Bird Club with a garden party at her West Main Street home. Guests enjoyed a ten minute conversation contest, a flower card hunt, and a prize basket of sweet peas, with pink and white decor and refreshments served by Misses Holland Penn McMurry and Marjorie Holland.
A guest recounts a refined social event with a basket of white items, a generous piece of cake, and pink and white sweet peas as favors. The atmosphere was described as memorable, highlighting a well remembered afternoon gathering.
A B Parton announces his candidacy for Grayson County sheriff in the Democratic primaries on July 24, 1920. He notes 32 years in Sherman, prior deputy sheriff service, current Frisco shops watchman, and vows to serve without factional bias, urging voters to support him.
A candidate appeals to voters saying they will not be bound by promises beyond duty and law enforcement. He asks residents who know him from boyhood to investigate his character and life, acknowledging limited time before the election and willingness to accept voters’ judgment.
Fort Worth on June 21 reports new wheat selling from farmers to dealers at 2.25 to 2.50 dollars per bushel, the highest in several years. The Sun lists its subscription price at 1.50 dollars annually.
Short term or long term insurance for oats wheat maize and other staples. Coverage available in fields barns granaries storage and any farm or storage location. Flexible terms up to one year. S H Montgomery invites your business.
Will Looney asserts local furniture prices are unbeatable and the stock is good quality, urging customers to buy nearby rather than traveling for lower advertised prices.
An old time druggist advertisement touts Herbine as a universal cure for a foul mouth caused by a disordered stomach and sluggish bowels. It claims immediate relief by purifying the bowels aiding digestion and sweetening breath. Price 60 cents, sold by Dyer & Jones druggists.
A reader information notice from Sherman Auto and Tractor School in Sherman Texas invites inquiries. The ad directs visitors to visit the school or write for information and lists the department as Dept L.
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