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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1922

Page

4

Prohibition Fails to Free America From Alcohol Claims

Berlin reports German biologist Professor Lindner argues natural sugar in living cells produces alcohol and microbes use it in growth. He notes bees and insects can be intoxicated by alcohol in blossoms and tree secretions, and that wood alcohol is produced by nature. He cites tubercle bacillus burning like an oil lamp as proof of cellular alcohol presence.

Berlin America Professor Lindner Herr Lindner

Fire Destroys Homes In Whitesboro Storm

Whitesboro March 20 Fire yesterday destroyed the residences of Mrs J M Bollin and Guy M Butler. A gale from the northwest aided flames which lapped two adjoining buildings before wind veered to the north allowing firefighters to gain control. Several South Street houses caught briefly but were saved. Total loss estimated at 12500 dollars.

Whitesboro J. M. Bollin Guy M. Butler South Street

Embezzlement Charge Arrest Warrants Sheriff Action

J. O. Lee, former Cotton Belt railroad agent at Randolph, was arrested in McKinney on fifteen embezzlement and theft indictments. True bills were returned by the grand jury and the Sheriff located him in Collin County before bringing him here.

Bonham McKinney J. O. Lee Lee Cotton Belt Railroad Randolph Collin County

Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude for Kindness and Sympathy

We extend sincere thanks to friends for kindness shown during our companion and mother's illness and for their sympathy after her loss, our greatest earthly treasure.

Canaan News Notes From Farms and Games

Most farmers report corn planting finished and oats hurt by recent cold. Mr and Mrs A G Meadors visit north of Bells. Mr and Mrs G S Ryan visit J R Ryan and family. Misses Clara and Nora Hefner visit G F Owens and family. Canaan won first basketball game versus Walnut Grove 3 to 2.

A. G. Meadors Bells G. S. Ryan J. R. Ryan Clara Nora Hefner G. F. Owens Canaan Walnut Grove

New York City Runs Debt At One Hundred Thousand Daily

A report to the Legislature and the Charter Revision Commission says New York City exceeded its legal tax limit by 20 million dollars in 1921 and continues incurring debt at about 100000 dollars per day. The Meyer Legislature Committee released the document for public viewing yesterday.

New York New York City Charter Revision Commission Meyer Legislature

The Question of the Master Service at First Baptist Church

Worship at 11 a.m. theme The Question of the Master and the Answer of the Servant. No evening service. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sr. and Jr. B Y P U 6 p.m. All church members urged to attend. Public welcome. Pastor G M McNeilly invites worship.

S. S G. M. McNeilly

Mrs. W. M. Morgan Improves After Illness

Mrs. W. M. Morgan, ill since Saturday, is reported to be much improved today. Her condition has stabilized and friends are awaiting further word on her recovery.

Birth of a Girl and Local Charity Drive

Mr and Mrs W J Bryan of Bond Street announce the birth of a girl on March 22. Mr and Mrs Ed Brodhead and daughter of Cooper visited Mr and Mrs Howard Brodhead late last week. The Mason s of Whitewright call for aid to finish a new dormitory at the Masonic Orphans Home with local subscribers already over two hundred dollars and expected to grow.

Ed Brodhead Cooper Howard Brodhead Masons of Whitewright Masonic Orphans’ Home

Mayor Mann Visits Whitewright Water Plant Plans Celina System

Mayor Mann of Celina and several townsmen inspected Whitewright's water plant last week to gather information for promoting a municipal system in Celina. The Celina plant is privately owned. Citizens complain of high water charges for individual use and for schools and institutions. Fire protection is nearly absent, reflected in Celina's high maximum insurance rate of one dollar.

Mann Celina Whitewright

Whitewright largest taxpayer aids city tax drive

The leading Whitewright taxpayer volunteered to list $500 to $1000 on household furniture for valuations placed in 1920 by a twelve member board and paid his 1922 taxes without request for reduction. During spring clean-up sixty wagon loads of junk were hauled from residents premises as the town urged greater civic cleanliness and industriousness.

Whitewright Whitwright

Unfamiliar Experience Passes Time at Opera Night

Mr. Comrox admits he does not enjoy grand opera, except when his mother and daughters accompany him. He jokes that his amusement comes from watching them sit still and listen, rather than from the performance itself.

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