01 May 1914
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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1914
Page
1
An exhortation praising outdoor life over indoor idle habits. The author laments overfed, under worked people who endure hot baths and drinks while neglecting exercise. Emphasizes cold water baths, pure air, and active work or play in nature for health and happiness.
Mr and Mrs W C Welch returned home from Houston where they attended the 27th annual convention of the freight agents of America. Welch met railroad men from across the United States and Canada and observed a military atmosphere around Houston and Galveston due to Mexico trouble. He noted troop movements for Vera Cruz and patriotic colors, reflecting on national pride.
The Baptist Young Peoples Union hosts an open program at the Baptist church this Sunday at 7 30 PM. Leader Claud Truett. program includes song prayer scripture reading, papers on talents and development, a reading, a solo, and a sermon to youths.
An editorial urges a citywide drive to eradicate flies by eliminating filth. It links open garbage, sewers, and neglected waste to disease, and outlines a plan using fraternal societies, public education, school juniors as sanitary police, and municipal enforcement to create a flyless city and lower death rates.
Mr and Mrs Busby came back to Sherman Sunday afternoon after visiting Mrs Busbys parents Mr and Mrs V H Montgomery.
An invitation to join for lunch is extended at Pierce and Sons in White Wright, described as an up-to-date local dining spot. The note invites attendance today.
Wanted twenty five young men for a paying investment with large and immediate returns. The Baraca Sunday school class at the Baptist church invites one hour each Sunday morning, promising a good conscience, strong example, and growing religious interest as rewards. Apply in Baraca room Sunday at 9:45 a.m.
Twenty four members of the Cosmopolitan Class met with Miss Mary Carter for social entertainment last Thursday evening. Mrs Blaine assisted Miss Carter in providing amusements for the young folks with Mrs Fender and the pastor Rev Fender present. A salad course was served before guests departed to meet two weeks hence with Miss Rachael Montgomery.
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