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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1915
Page
2
Several farmers have asked about silo prices as feed preservers may be built in this community to save forage that would otherwise die and waste. If the expected rainfall arrives, this year could prove ideal to test silo merit.
Circular cut veils with velvet or ribbon trimming priced at 49 cents base on superior Smart Tailored and semi dress hats for immediate wear. New Swiss Barnyard Straws and braid silk combinations debut. Free Awning Veil with each purchase to boost early buying. hats now need a veil to be complete.
City authorities urge Whitewright residents to improve cleanliness as prizes offered by the Parent Teachers Association stimulate efforts. Citizens are advised to finish jobs with lime to finish the cleanup and erase germ incubators from the town.
The piece warns that pulling in imported feed stuffs harms farming by draining resources and deepening hard times. It urges farmers to follow advice to grow more feed and diversify beyond staple crops to unlock the soil’s latent powers for a richer harvest.
About two and a half carloads of seed Irish potatoes were sold by Whitewright grocers for planting this season. A local merchant says the quantity can plant 200 acres and notes some people know how to store potatoes across seasons while others should learn. This planting aims to aid the live at home movement.
Notices posted for an election in Grayson county on Saturday April 3 to elect two members of the County Board of Education. The five member board will advise the county superintendent on school boundaries district consolidation and fund apportionment. Members include Dr. Jackson Tom Bean president Prof Gibson Gordonville Dr Moore Van Alstyne Mr Holland Sherman and Mr Patton western county.
The notice states the election will take place in the school building office from eight in the morning until six in the evening on the designated date. It specifies the location and hours for voters to cast ballots at the school.
Mrs Jennie Williard of Denison was elected Grand Guardian of the Woodmen Circle of Jurisdiction C at the biennial session in Ft Worth. The honor of leading 50,000 women highlights a notable achievement for a Grayson County lady.
A new oil well boom has begun in the area but the Sun is asked to delay releasing full particulars to prevent a stampede of speculators. Officials prefer to announce specifics only when the development is fully prepared to bring in the gusher.
Mrs A G Phillips aged sixty five was declared sane by a county court commission on Monday. Her home is near Howe.
The Sherman Democrat notes that the city’s four Baptist Sunday schools welcomed 1019 attenders last Sunday, reflecting strong church participation and community engagement in worship services.
The Jameson and Cleveland school districts are merged to form a single high school district, with an election ordered to approve bonds for a new school building. John Sledge, once deputy sheriff under Ian Rich, was seriously injured in a runaway accident and is now working on a farm. Rev. J. E. Teague resigns as pastor. Rev. Burnham of Howe appointed to succeed him, services set for the third Sunday. Teague joins evangelistic work with Rev. Sheehan.
In Grayson County election voters approved a ban on pool halls by about three to one. Turnout was light with some boxes not voting. Whitewright weighed in 67 against and 33 for maintaining pool halls.
Abe Griswell, constable of the Whitesboro precinct, visited Sherman on court business and, while maneuvering past men in an aisle of the Fifteenth district court, his 41 caliber pistol discharged accidentally. The bullet tore a slit in his pants, causing a temporary stir as the room cleared. No injuries were reported.
Preaching by the Pastor at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Morning subject titled Playing the Fool. A cordial invitation extended to all.
Commissioner Biggerstaff, in Denison, says Denison district should vote a maintenance tax of five cents to raise funds for road repairs. He notes only 12,114.55 is on hand for the year and road gangs are progressing, with funds needed to finish the year.
The Colbert ferry road grading task was completed Monday afternoon, according to the Denison Herald. The project’s completion marks a milestone in local infrastructure upgrades.
Mail in five cents to Foley & Co Chicago for a trial package including Honey and Tar Compound Kidney Pills and Cathartic Tablets. Sold by Kirkpatrick and Bryant.
The ad warns against neglecting coughs and colds and promotes Dr King's New Discovery as essential. It claims early doses clear the head relieve breathing and restore vitality, urging readers to buy a bottle today and start taking it at once.
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