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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1928
Page
7
Sherman reports a surge at Meadolake Milk Products as of March 3 with patrons rising from 46 to 130 and stations from 7 to 43 since January 16. A new route serves eastern Collins County and southern Grayson County including Van Alstyne and Howe, under Andrew Sherley Jr. of Anna.
Edwin Brush and his wife performed a magician act at the high school auditorium Monday night under the Parent-Teacher Association. The illusionist impressed the crowd by leaving tricks unsolved and the PTA plans more programs to fund school grounds beautification. Future event will feature the Texas Woman's College glee club and orchestra with date to be announced.
The Rotaryanns hosted a Friday evening with a seven o clock dinner at Mr and Mrs Lloyd Moore. Seventeen women helped prepare the meal and two hours of games and stunts followed, leaving the Rotarians with a memorable evening. The notice invites more Rotaryanns to host on short notice and adds a Bonham ad for affordable dresses from M C Spivy Co.
Robert Cantwell cites cases where confessors were later cleared as victims, including the Bourne brothers in Vermont and the Trailor brothers in Illinois. He reports 129 such executions, urging caution in relying on confessions and circumstantial evidence and condemning lynching as unjust.
Cautionary note on dairying urges farmers to grow into the business carefully. It warns that one or two well cared for cows can be an asset, while excess stock without proper feeding, equipment, and markets risks loss. Emphasizes regular feeding, sanitation, year-round effort, and milk’s value for children and animals.
Farm and Ranch urges a slow approach to dairying in the Southwest. Start with careful records to judge profitability and avoid assuming scrub cows will pay as well as purebreds with strong production records. Proper feeding and good care are essential for any dairy profits.
Grain growers in Texas report belled rats drive rodents from granaries. Farmers trap a few rats, attach small bells, and release them to terrorize others. The resulting disruption spurs evacuation of the barn, according to George Young of
Dallas notes that the belled rat idea originated in North Dakota and was brought to Texas by Mr. Young. The device helps drive other rats from granaries, protecting stored grain from heavy vermin damage in the wheat belt. William A. Ward.
G W Hawkins announces resignation as superintendent of the I O O F Widows and Orphans Home in Corsicana effective June 1. He served as superintendent in 1927 and was recently elected for another year, citing private affairs requiring his attention.
Centuries ago in Ireland, horses were dyed for display with one prince owning fifty white steeds whose ears were dyed red and manes and tails purple, showcasing ornate adornment as a status symbol.
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