23 Mar 1917
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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1917
Page
1
An advertisement urges readers to join the bank as depositors, praising the current clientele and inviting all community members from large to small accounts to make the bank their own. It stresses pride in deposits and positions the bank as a communal savings choice for business beginners and established customers alike.
Members of the commissioners court and the citizens advisory committee finished inspecting Grayson County roads preparing for final acceptance. The court formally accepted the work and ordered a warrant paid to Womack Construction Company totaling about $900,000. Whitewright’s B. Bryant praised the county’s roads saying they are as good as any in the state. Maintenance discussion likely at the next court session.
The United States Supreme Court on Monday ruled the Adamson act constitutional. The decision enforces an eight hour workday for trainmen and validates the associated wage increase in law.
Paris Texas receives five year State tax exemption after great conflagration that destroyed over 5 000 000 in property. Governor signs the bill after approval by both legislative branches. Ad valorem and part of occupation taxes redirected to Paris to aid rebuilding.
An advertisement argues that Quality means good high class groceries cost less in the long run. It contends poorer grades waste money and that buying the best yields most for a dollar by lasting longer and avoiding waste.
Washington reports the United States faces the question of war with Germany after the destruction of three unarmed American merchant vessels. The issue centers on whether Germany has committed an overt act, with options including arming more ships, summoning Congress, or declaring war, as officials and lawmakers weigh the risk.
The conference committee of railroad managers authorized mediators to guarantee uninterrupted rail service and suspend the strike after a National Defense era agreement. Brotherhoods gain pro rata overtime on the eight hour day, with pay for ten hours under the new plan, reflecting Adamson act concessions. Telegrams announced the strike off to all general chairmen.
The Texas House committee reports on Governor James Ferguson finding grocery purchases criticized but not enough for impeachment. It also condemns actions with Temple State Bank as unjustified yet not warranting impeachment. The panel signs off after executive session with members from Midland Dallas Dallas Fort Worth and other cities.
This ad urges saving to obtain ready cash for trouble moments. It emphasizes that you may rely on money as a steadfast friend when hardships arise and urges starting a savings account while you are financially able.
A polished vaudeville style show opens at the big tent and runs all week beginning Monday March 26. Tickets priced at 10 cents and the ad promises a worthy outing for the public. The notice also plugs 666 as a cold remedy and claims the largest cigar assortment in town by P. J. Pierce & Son.
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