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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1918
Page
7
The Whitewright Sun announces subscription terms: one year one dollar six months sixty cents three months thirty five cents. The notice explains payment timing and that subscriptions expire on the first of the month and requests notification if the paper is not received. It also states the paper has enlisted with the government for the period of the war.
Governor Hobby signs statewide prohibition into law with effect 90 days after Legislature adjourns, potentially making Texas dry by June 26 if not overturned. Leading prohibitionists W. H. Wolfe and Judge Riddle back Hobby for governor citing his role in enacting the laws. A near accident on Elm Street reports a three year old child narrowly missing a crossing as a driver slows to safety.
Whitewright Sun and Sherman Courier debate delaying laws to avoid overreach while war news remains unpromising. They urge allowing the Legislature to enact proper bills and then stop. The Sherman paper extols newspapers as stabilizers and warns a city could not function without one. A church deed states forfeiture of title if any non New Testament practices occur, orphans ownership to nearby church.
T. H. Truett bills a wide furniture selection in Whitewright offering rockers chairs tables and ice boxes at promotional prices. He notes Kroehler davenports as the best and promises a larger stock and a complete line from his store.
Grayson county commissioners court met in Sherman to review architect John W Tulloch plans for courthouse repairs. About 12000 dollars is expected to be spent on the temple of justice with bids to be advertised and a contract let after plans are approved.
The Old Standard general strengthening tonic Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic drives out malaria enriches the blood and builds up the system. A true tonic for adults and children. 60c.
Kentuckytown residents Mr and Mrs E D Shook and daughter Gladys of Whitesboro visited Mrs F E Vittitoe and sister Miss Allie Shook T J Falls of Ranger and other relatives stayed with Rev John Skaggs and family Judge Steed of Sherman spoke Sunday on food conservation Mrs Cobb has returned from Sherman sanitarium after an operation two weeks ago Mr and Mrs Claud Phillips were Sherman visitors Monday The War Council meets here every Thursday at 8 pm Come out and learn how to help your Uncle Sammie Be loyal to your country It behooves the United States to show the Nation where she stands and it behooves you to show your neighbors where you stand
A notice lists W C Cook seeking several men to cut wood and J J Looney Whitewright route 3 selling Bois d arc posts and black timber. Also George German offering a few four month old Duroc Jersey male pigs with War Savings Stamp fund drive messaging from W S S urging thrift and investment.
A concise guide to 1918 federal income tax filings and exemptions. It notes April 1 1918 filing deadline and June 15 payment, requires single filers with 1917 income of 1000 or more and married couples with 2000 or more, and details penalties for fraud or late returns. It covers exemptions, who may file for ill or absent individuals, and permissible deductions for various professions and situations.
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