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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1921

Page

2

Gladney Milling Co Changes Name to Fant Milling Co

The Gladney Milling Company will be renamed Fant Milling Company effective May 2. E. J. Fant, who bought Sam Gladney's interests, becomes president and general manager. Ford Moore becomes assistant general manager. Fred Honea will move to Dallas to manage Morton Milling. Fant and Moore are noted figures in North Texas farming regions, with Fant having prior ties to McKinney and Moore a Whitewright native.

Sherman Democrat Gladney Milling Company Fant Milling Company Austin E. J. Fant Sam Gladney Mr. Gladney Ford Moore Fred Honea Amarillo Gladney Dallas Morton Milling Company Honea Sherman Messrs. Fant Moore North Texas Black Land Fort Worth Fant McKinney University of Virginia Frank Batsell South Crockett Street Mr. Moore Whitewright Tom Moore Grayson County

Local tire shop boasts expert vulcanizing services

A quotation from R. S. Morehead claims customers who have not used the shop for vulcanizing and repair of blow-outs are unaware of the high quality offered. The statement positions the business as skilled and superior in tire repair work.

R. S. Morehead

Advertisement for Herbine relief of indigestion

An early 20th century ad promotes Herbine for heartburn and indigestion. It promises instant relief, helps move fermented food into the bowels, and claims immediate improvement. Price is 60 cents and the product is sold by Dyer and Jones druggists.

Dyer & Jones

Denison Iowa Park spuds in oil test well

Denison Iowa Park Oil & Gas Company spudded an oil and gas test well two miles southwest of Denison, making good progress over Saturday and Sunday. The site, chosen by geologist Hugh McKay, sits on Crawford street road near the old McDougall farm. Company president Robert Vice says materials are on hand and no delays are expected. Public visitation is welcome. a nearby test well site has been located further south. If oil or gas is found, a bonus may be paid by Sherman Merchants' Association within the ten mile Sherman zone.

Denison Denison- Iowa Park Oil & Gas Company Denison Capital Hugh McKay Sapulpa Denison- Iowa Park Robert Crawford Street Rock House McDougall Farm Ten Mile Sherman Sherman Merchants’ Association

Memorial notice on graveyard flower thefts and penalties

A public notice appeals to respect for graves and mourners. It condemns flowers and bulbs being pulled from graves by both children and adults and warns there is a penalty for such offenses. The plea emphasizes beautifying sacred burial spots and preventing trespass in the city of the dead.

When Your Breath Is Bad Herbine Restores Spirits

An old ad copy claims Herbine cures bad breath and low appetite, improves mood, and purifies the system. It promises relief after one or two doses, with a price of 60 cents. Sold by Dyer and Jones, druggists.

Dyer & Jones

Sun Want Column Sells At 25 Cents Try It Now

A Sun want column is advertised for sale at only 25 cents each. Readers are invited to try the service and place personal ads or listings with quick access and simple guidance.

The Sun Dallas

Kansas City Chamber Members to Visit Sherman Texas

One hundred twenty five Kansas City Chamber of Commerce members will ride a special six day train trip to Sherman Texas on May 25 for the Thirtieth Annual Trade Trip. The voyage expresses Kansas City's confidence in its future and in the broader regional empire of which the city is a part.

Kansas City Chamber of Commerce of Sherman Texas Chamber of Commerce of Kansas

Letter From Former Gray Son College Professor

Jacksonville Texas April 29 editor of The Sun this afternoon Mrs Butler Susie Mae now Mrs Goodson of Waco and I visited our old friend Joe Carter and his family now enlarged Henry Duke joins them Josie is a matron and they have two daughters Dorothy and Elizabeth and two sons Roger C and Reed Henry reports good health and profits from crops and livestock Mrs Carter remains cheerful The Sun copies prompted memories of old friends and the writer reflects on gravesites at Oak Hill and the anniversary of Estelle May burial in 1896 He praises Prof Anderson and Prof Truett and closes with a poem and invitation to correspondence from readers.

Jacksonville Texas the Sun Butler Susie Mae W. L. Goodson Waco Joe Carter Henry Duke Josie Dorothy Elizabeth Texarkana Roger C Reed Henry Carter Whitewright Grayson College Prof. Anderson

Plan sea wall for Corpus Christi at $8 million plan

Austin May 2 Plans under way at Corpus Christi for a sea wall on Corpus Christi Bay with expenditures over $8,000,000 to place the port among Texas leaders. Russell Savage former Nueces County attorney said the city will issue 2,000,000 in seawall bonds and expects ad valorem taxes from Nueces and six nearby counties for 24 years, plus a $4,000,000 federal appropriation, totaling $8,000,000.

Austin Corpus Christi Corpus Christi Bay Texas Russell Savage Nueces County Attorney General's Department Ad Valorem Nueces

John Kelly Dies After King Street Knife Attack

John Kelly 62 of 535 East King street died Sunday morning at 8 o'clock at St Vincent's sanitarium from wounds received in a knife assault on Monday night at King and First streets. A negro assailant was arrested, initially charged with assault to murder, later upgraded to murder. Kelly had lived in Sherman 25 years and worked for Mrs S Karr as clerk and driver. no relatives located. Ballard's Snow Liniment ad follows.

Sherman John Kelly East King Street King and First Streets St. Vincent’s Sanitarium Kelly S. Karr East Lamar Street James Albert Hubert Bookout

Tom Bean Boy Shot While Hunting Saturday

Guy McCafferty fifteen year old son of J T McCafferty of Tom Bean was shot about noon Saturday while hunting with two companions five miles from Tom Bean. The bullet struck his right leg near the knee but doctors say amputation will not be necessary.

Guy McCafferty J. T. McCafferty Tom Bean

John Inter Inzers Wartime Service and Legacy Highlighted

A clipped Chattanooga note profiles John Washington Inter, a Savoy and Whitewright visitor, praising him as a devoted Baptist pastor and World War I veteran who aided the American Legion in St Louis. It traces his Texas birth, schooling, ministry in Birmingham, and thirteen months of wartime service.

Chattanooga, Tenn Savoy Whitewright John Inzer Dr. Inter Amerccan Legion Caucus St. Louis Legion Patriotic Sons of America Chattanooga First Baptist Church Inter Hico Texas

First Baptist Church Grows Under Revered Leader John Inzer

As army chaplain and later leader in Chatanooga, John Inzer built a thriving church with 500 additions and Sunday school expanding from 400 to over 1,000. Known as the Legion's National Chaplain, he is in demand for speeches nationwide. Bass praises singing for a man like Inzer.

Chattanooga First Baptist Church The Legion John Inzer

Lad Keaton dies in cave collapse near Carpenter's Bluff

Denison report details the death of Clarence Keaton, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Keaton, who suffocated when a cave at their creekside den near Carpenter's Bluff collapsed Friday afternoon. He crawled into the cave with a companion and the roof gave way while he removed earth.

Denison Clarence Keaton James Keaton Carpenter’s Bluff Clarence

Modern remedy Liquid Borozone for sprains and aches

For every purpose for which a lini ment is usually applied the modern remedy Liquid Borozone will do the work more quickly, more thoroughly and more pleasantly. Price 30c 60c and $1.20. Sold by Dyer & Jones, druggists.

Ballard Dyer & Jones

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Gladney Milling CO Iowa Park Hoosier Wer Gara W. J. Looney Kansas City Boosters Christ Oak Hill Estelle May F. E. Butler Tom Bean Boy Pierce Reserve District No First National Bank U. S United States Federal Reserve Bank Total State of Texas County of Grayson R. A. Gillett J. P. Southerland C. B. Bryant Emmet Penn F. E. Douglas Pereales Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
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