29 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1918
Page
1
The Cold Spring pig sold for Red Cross aid will be moved to Whitewright on Saturday March 30 and auctioned there. A large turnout from Van and school groups from Cold Spring Van Alstyne and Whitewright are expected with a parade and a 1 pm departure to reach Whitewright by 2 pm and return by 5 pm. Lee Buford will act as.
Auctioneer recalled as the pig was sold locally, according to the Van Alstyne Leader. The note captures a traditional sale moment and the community’s engagement with the event.
After April 1 my office will be at J. L. Kirkpatrick's drug store. For services call telephone 21 during business hours and after hours call residence number 6. Dr. J N Powrnl
At the Sherman sale of the Grayson County Live Stock Association many registered animals went to high bidders. F. T. Harris paid 50 dollars for a Poland China male and R. S. Turner bought a Duroc Jersey sow for 70 dollars.
The city reports progress over 1915 to 1918 with bonds, reduced rates, and improved finances. It notes $16,500 in new bonds, a $825 annual interest, a $3,000 general fund deficit, and a $14,112 net three year cash gain. Rates cut include scavenger, water, ad valorem tax, fire insurance, and final rates. Water revenue rose, a new sanitary sewer system aims to be self sustaining, and costs are controlled through centralized collections and a new fire truck.
The Sun urges readers to vote next Tuesday for city officials to serve two years. It compares city governance to running a corporation, warns against voting for friends, and argues qualification and capability should guide choices given the city handles $25,000 annually and wide improvement prospects.
Elder Stains of Savoy will preach at the First Christian Church next Sunday morning and evening. Congregants and neighbors are invited to attend the two services at the church.
Mack Erwin of Foster hardware has moved his family from Ladonia to a residence near Roberts garage, occupying the main cottage just west of the garage.
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