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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1919
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun informs readers it is entered as second class mail at Whitewright and explains that the date on the margin or wrapper shows payment time. Subscriptions expire on the first of each month and readers are asked to report missed deliveries.
The notice lists pricing for subscriptions in Grayson and Fannin Counties and outside areas. Rates include one year for 1.00, six months for .60 inside, and 1.50 yearly or .75 for six months outside. No subscription shorter than six months and payment required in advance.
Ex-President Taft will address Sherman on April 25 under Austin College auspices. Tickets cost 1.50 and 2.00 dollars and are on sale now.
The piece notes ongoing automobile thefts in Grayson County with a Dodge stolen from a Sherman garage and Chevrolet parts taken from a farmer near Sherman. It mentions Senator George W. Day ton as Senate president pro tem and Senator Morris Sheppard planning to visit Sherman to back the May 24 statewide prohibition amendment. It also reports a whiskey seizure in Honey Grove and references the Fourth and Fifth Liberty Loans tied to postwar funding.
The law requiring motorists to stop and look and listen before crossing railroad tracks is praised for safety but criticized as unenforceable. Observers say noncompliance benefits railroad companies in personal injury damage suits.
The Red Cross gathers old clothes today to aid impoverished Belgians and residents of northern France. A large shipment from this city is expected to reach the sufferers.
A pleasant spring shower refreshed grain fields and gardens and aided soil preparation. The note urges ample rain for good crops and highlights the city council's harmonious work as three council seats are to be filled at next Tuesday's city election.
After a recess the local Red Cross resumes refugee garment work with Mrs Sears urging more volunteers to meet a deadline. The Victory Liberty Loan drive will use heavy newspaper space, with the press asked to forego paid ads. The 133rd Field Artillery will detrain at Dallas for a parade and reception while the 1338rd arrives Friday en route to Camp Travis. Sherman county guests join Dallas county in welcoming returning soldiers. The Red Valley Fair at Sherman runs September 30 to October 4 to showcase county products and resources. A Tioga banquet follows the Old Maids Convention comedy to benefit cemetery beautification. Hunt county voters approve 2,000,000 good roads bonds. Collin and Denton counties also approve road bonds.
The election order authorizes a large county bond for roads as Texas develops a first class highway system. The State Highway Commission will manage and allocate all state and federal funds available to support the program.
Hon. D. S. McMillin arrived home from Austin last Friday. He was active in the recently adjourned legislature, aiding passage of several bills and defeating others he dis approved. He introduced the Board of Control bill in both House and Senate, which navigated through committees and conferences and now awaits the Governor's signature. The act abolishes several departments, improves bookkeeping and audits, and aims to save state funds through better methods and purchases.
Mr. McMillin presents his role in examining budgets and making recommendations on appropriations. He states he has provided valuable service to taxpayers by securing passage of the law.
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