Whitewright Sun 1921 notices and weekly events
The Whitewright Sun lists subscription pricing and post office status, mentions Sam Rayburn’s campaign speech at Odeon, Capper-Tincher anti-gambling bill passage, and Texas crop values in 1920 1919. It notes Whitewright merchants planning a July 11 trades trip with American Legion Band, and J J Houlihan selling bull weevils to Sherman Chamber of Commerce. It covers Farm Bulletin No. 70 and Alvin York’s heroism and vocation as a preacher, with references to offers he declined.
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Whitewright
American Legion Band
Ernest Lilley
J. C. Gillespie
Sun
J. J. Houlihan
Sherman
Sherman Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Houlihan
Mr. Houlihan
State Commissioner of Agriculture
George B. Terrell
Austin
Alvin York Resists Fame to Serve Duty in Ministry
The Honey Grove Signal recalls Alvin York turning down films and riches to pursue the ministry of the Word. He rides horseback through the night to reach preaching appointments, embodying a rare call to duty and self-denial while remaining a beacon in a world tempted by fame.
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Alvin G. York
Alvin York
Tennessee
York
Pear
Ministry of the Word
Honey Grove
Editorial Sparks Show Broad Range of Witty Quips
A compilation of satirical quips from multiple papers. Topics include economics optimism and pessimism, daylight saving, fashion flappers, ouija boards reclassified as sporting goods, coin life, Russia borrowing rubles, price levels, and sermons linking hell to current events. The items reflect a lively, era-specific newspaper tone.
Fielding the Grocery Debt: A Collective Stride Ahead
In a mosaic of quotes from Chicago Journal Manila Bulletin De Kalb Chronicle and New York World readers are presented with sharp commentary on the coal strike grocery prices and tariff debates. The excerpts juxtapose public frustration with economic pressures and political rhetoric amid labor and tariff critiques.
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Germany
de Kalb Chronicle
New York World
County Ticket for Whitewright Box
List of July primary candidates for county and precinct offices in Whitewright Box. Names cover state offices on the head of the ticket and include positions such as district clerk county clerk county judge sheriff tax assessor tax collector county treasurer county superintendent county chairman county commissioner justice of the peace constable public weigher and other local roles. Also a soda shop boasts pure ingredients and quality drinks.
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Flotorial
C. A. Barker
J. A. Carlisle
George L Hamilton Seeks Grayson County Attorney Nomination
George L Hamilton appeals to Democratic voters in Grayson County for the party nomination for county attorney on July 22. He outlines his modest political experience, legal background, Texas roots, Trinity University training, and commitment to honesty, vigorous investigations, and fearless, fair prosecution. He emphasizes service to the State, Grayson County, and its citizens, pledging a clean, upright administration if nominated.
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Tennessee
Texas
Trinity University
Waxahachie
Sherman
Geo. L. Hamilton
A Gleam of Hope Burglaryquip in Dedbroke Home
In a lighthearted exchange Dedbroke and his wife react to a burglar at their door. Mrs Dedbroke questions the visitor, while he suggests letting the intruder in so a yell might force a drop of loot from elsewhere. A quirky domestic scene unfolds.
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Dedbroke
Standing by Her Tommy
Tommy's mother visits the school to plead for mercy after his truancy. She asks Miss Gardiner to excuse his absence and to refrain from punishment, reflecting a caretaker's appeal to leniency in the local education scene.
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Tommy
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Bill) Goode
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Dolph) Vaughn
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