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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1920
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun lists post office mailing as second class and offers subscriptions at 1.50 per year or 75 cents for six months. It notes payment timing on the margin, and subscriptions expire on the first of the month with a request to notify if the paper is not received.
The Sun notes big papers fear news drought after the war ends while Temple Mirror teases Bill Hobby at the San Francisco convention. Census figures spark auto town rivalries as Van Alstyne, Port Lavaca and Bonham roads get updates, with a Port Lavaca crash killing two and injuring seven on a turtle turning day.
Congress approves a plan to increase the standing army to 316,280 soldiers, outlining the expansion as a step to bolster national defense and military readiness. The vote signals a notable expansion of forces and potential budget implications for the defense program.
Former Senator J. W. Bailey, now a gubernatorial hopeful, addressed a crowd at Dallas Fair Park Coliseum estimated from 800 to 10,000 attending, signaling strong support amid a heated Texas governor race. The piece notes campaign dynamics and public sentiment as the race sharpens.
The Sun reports a Sherman call announcing a Grayson county Democrats meeting endorsing President Wilson. It will be held next Saturday at 2:30 PM at the court house. all loyal Democrats urged to attend. Mary Johnson topped the public school honor roll with 96.5, the year’s highest grade.
A March fire in Grandview Texas destroyed most business and residence districts three blocks by twelve, causing about 1.5 million dollars in losses. About 350 to 400 Black residents were left homeless as churches and schools burned, with insurers noting most heavy property losses were insured. The blaze began at 1 20 PM in W D Davis residence when an oil stove in an incubator exploded and burned until after 9 PM, driving residents to drag furniture into the streets before wind carried flames.
W H Stedham states that after a stated date all payment for delivered work will be collected promptly to meet bills and cover high wages and material costs. He cites rising material prices and cash flow needs and promises the best workmanship.
H L Durham of Whitewright public school sent to Austin the students work in domestic art domestic science and solid geometry to gain further affiliation credits. A Department of Education representative approved current work and if the materials satisfy Austin the school may receive one credit each in domestic science domestic art and solid geometry. The first term adds to an existing 164 credits giving 19 total. Durham aims for second term physiology and trigonometry to reach 20 credits.
Notice states March 20 is the last day to gin cotton this season. Bring any cotton to be ginned by Saturday and call if planting seed is needed. For more seed, visit Farmers Union Gin this Saturday.
Jack Mitchell from Sherman, connected to Mitchell-Hudson Motor Co., recently bought an interest in the Grayson county Studebaker distributor. He formerly lived in Denison and has moved to Sherman. He is son in law of Dr. and Mrs. R. L. Sears of the city.
Chief Pharmacist's Mate KE Cameron in charge of the Navy Recruiting Station at Denison visited Wednesday to recruit young men 18 to 35 of healthy build and at least 128 pounds and 64 inches tall. Letters from applicants may trigger a trip to Whitewright for examinations and Dallas for ten days paid leave to arrange affairs before transfer to the naval training station. The Navy needs men and offers rapid promotion.
Sherman Texas March 15 Mrs John Archer Davis visiting her parents Mr and Mrs A P Finley learned Saturday night of her husband Mr Davis lifeless body found at their Galveston home The telegram says death by gas asphyxiation probably occurred last Wednesday night though the body was not found until Saturday He was seated on a bed holding a book It is believed he fell asleep and gas fumes in the room caused his death after the flame blew out.
Elder J S Meason of Central Christian church reports that representatives of New York City’s Children’s Aid Society will visit Whitewright on March 25 to place homes for local children. Julius Lahn, nine, awaits a family nearby his sisters and brother, and Elder Meason can provide further information.
Purporting to purify and enrich the blood the tonic claims to restore energy and strength with an invigorating effect priced at 60 cents. The notice emphasizes health benefits and future availability.
An advertisement touts RAT SNAP rodent killer from Wilson-Montgomery Hardware Co. and Dyer & Jones. It claims no smell and strong effectiveness, listing cake sizes 25e 50e and 1.00 with broad coverage for pantry, chicken house, outbuildings, and factories.
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