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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1923

Page

2

Harding party members die in Colorado cliff accident

Denver reported Sumner Curtis Republican National Committee representative and T G French Great Western Sugar publicity man died when their car plunged 75 feet in Evergreen Canyon. Washington Herald correspondent Donald Craig and ex-Senate secretary Thomas Dawson were injured. Dawson died later. President Harding was not present.

Denver Colo Sumner Curtis Republican National Committee T. G. French Great Western Sugar Company Evergreen Canyon Here Donald Craig Washington New York Herald Thomas Dawson United States Senate Dawson President Harding Bear Creek Harding Senator Phipps Curtis

Smith County Tomato Growers Rejoicing

Smith County growers report strong returns from tomato crops in Tyler area. C F Williams on two and a half acres sold 701 crates for 940.70 and expects over 200 more crates, projecting about 1200 total. R R Knight on three and a fourth acres has sold 1054 worth of tomatoes and anticipates 250 more crates.

Tyler Texas Smith County C. F. Williams R. R. Knight Gresham

Blue Star Remedy for Eczema and Various Ailments

Advertisement notes Blue Star Remedy for eczema itching tetter cracked hands ring worm chapped hands and face poison oak old sores sore feet also for children. Sold by Dyer and Jones.

Dyer & Jones

Large Barn Near Trenton Destroyed by Fire

Fire of unknown origin at midnight Thursday destroyed G. W. Hill's barn one mile west of Trenton. Three horses, one mule, six to seven hundred bushels of corn, hay, several harness sets, part of a threshing machine burned. Loss about 3500 dollars with 1300 dollars insured.

G. W. Hill Trenton

Third Visit To Farm Nets Operating Whisky Still

Deputies Shipp Brinkley and Smith found a working whisky still on a small farm near Denison. The still used a 10 gallon milk can with a copper worm and a two burner stove, hidden in bushes as harvest season corn filled the fields. Frank Hughes and his father were taken to Denison with no resistance. the apparatus was destroyed.

Sherman Denison Shipp, Brinkley Smith Frank Hughes Katy Hughes

Furniture repair and revarnish offer by W J Looney

W J Looney fur niture and undertaking advertises repairing and revarnishing old furniture to make it almost like new, inviting customers to save on their furniture bill.

W. J. Looney

No Worms in a Healthy Child Seen in Medicinal Advertisement

Advertisement claims SROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC cures intestinal worms in children by improving blood and digestion. It asserts regular two to three week use enhances overall strength and health, with natural removal of worms. Pleasant to take at 60c per bottle.

Encampment at Woodlake Sees Expanded Facilities

Sherman reports preparations for the summer Baptist encampment at Woodlake from July 31 to August 10. Dallas talks with railroad officials secured expanded dormitories dining halls and lake amusements. Last year drew 2,100 attendees. organizers expect 5,000 this year with lectures and training planned.

Sherman T. L. Holcomb Judge Rice Maxey Edgar Peveto Lee Simmons Dallas Woodlake The Traction Company Peveto

Revival to Begin July at Desert Christian Church

The Sun announces a revival meeting starting the first Sunday night in July at the Desert Christian Church, nine miles south of Whitewright, continuing for two weeks. Rev Record of Whitesboro will preach and Mr McCormick of Dallas will lead song services. All who can attend are invited.

R. B. Matthews Sun Christian Church Desert Whitewright Rev Record Whitesboro Mr. McCormick Dallas

Man Shot Twice In Family Farm Dispute Near Randolph

A. D. Jones, about 35, was shot twice at his father-in-law J. M. Cline’s home eight miles southwest of Bonham near Randolph. The wound, near the hip, left Jones in serious condition. Cline was jailed, later released on $2,500 bond as Jones remained hospitalized.

Bonham A. D. Jones J. M. Cline Here Randolph Cline Jones Brent

Rotating Crops Boosts Yields in North Texas Demonstration

At the Denton experiment station a nine year wheat crop averaged 9.5 bushels per acre while an adjacent rotated field yielded 19 bushels. About 300 North Texas farmers observed the demonstration and heard the case for rotating crops to improve soil health and profits.

Honey Grove Denton North Texas

Practical Demonstration Proves Rotation Pays Off

The Honey Grove Signal notes a practical, reliable demonstration that rotation yields benefits. The article frames the test as convincing testimony that rotating practices pays dividends.

Honey Grove

New Gilmer Fire Siren Draws Gabriel’s Trumpet Theories

In Gilmer Texas on June 24 a test of the new fire siren atop the Telephone Exchange Building drew long wails heard eight miles away. Local negro residents, unfamiliar with the siren, believed it to be Gabriel’s trumpet causing milk to be discarded as milking time approached.

Gilmer Texas Telephone Exchange Gabriel

Local siren trial rouses residents with loud prayers

A siren test drew a loud response as residents heard the sound and prayed, signaling community alert drills and collective concern during the test period.

Paralysis Fatal To G E Hardwicke

Sherman Texas June 23 Following a stroke of paralysis sustained last Sunday evening George Etter Hardwicke died at home in Sherman. He was a longtime local resident and member of area clubs. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.

Sherman Texas George Etter

Hardwicke Dies. longtime Hardwicke-Etter Company Leader

Sherman business figure Hardwicke, president of the Hardwicke Ett er Company and a prominent local businessman for fifty years, died at his home on North Travis Street at 4 am Saturday. 25¢ paper at the Sun office.

Hardwicke Hardwicke-Etter Company Sherman North Travis Street Sun Bond

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Sears Grain Company Gillett Grain & Seed Company Sears Grain Co Mangrum Brothers Drs May & May Wilbur Carter Kelly R. C. Hoyle Lloyd Moore Whitewright, Texas E. J. Antoni Paperhanger Kirkpatrick Home Ice & Manufacturing Co G. E. Hardwicke Planters National Bank S. H. Montgomery
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