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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1915
Page
2
Mr S B Williams a substantial farmer east of town reports in a Saturday streets crowd that most cotton in his community must be replanted as the first planting failed to come to a stand He notes widespread losses among fellow farmers and the need for reseeding efforts across the area.
Clarksville precinct backed good roads by a substantial majority last Saturday and will issue 300000 dollars in bonds to build graveled roads. The adjacent White Rock district also approved bonds for roads totaling 20000 dollars.
Hon Andrew Randell of Sherman will address graduates at the public school on May 24. The school closes May 21 with Miss Nicholas teaching a recital and diplomas awarded Tuesday. Dr H G Fleming to preach the commencement sermon May 23 at the Baptist church. Sherman reports carnival costs exceeding receipts, with a $75 payout to firemen offset by expenses. Mule market rises as Whitewright sellers bid top prices for 60 to 70 mules bound for Europe via Ft Worth Exchange. Grayson County Sheriff’s allowance for jail prisoners reduced from 50 to 40 cents per day, saving about $1800 yearly per Commissioner Biggerstaff.
Loren and Miss Goldie Smith from east of town won prizes in the Texas Industrial Congress crop contest with four acres of Rowden cotton yielding 7 385 pounds. They now enter the corn class for a share of the $10 000 prize pool while Dallas counts on a modern jail building opening May 7 9 in the business district, notable for its discreet exterior.
The document shows bank assets including loans and discounts 266 789.76, U S bonds 100 060.00, securities 6 000.00, Fed Reserve stock 12 000 minus 8 000 unpaid, banking house, and deposits from various reserve agents totaling 474 599.65. Liabilities list capital stock 100 000, undivided profits 15 314.49, circulating notes 100 000, demand and time deposits totaling 474 509.65, with cashier R H May sworn in 1915 and notary J M McMillin.
The Methodist church will hold day and night services starting Sunday in Enterprise with Evangelists Misses Tina and Emma Tucker. Local pastors and Christians are urged to unite for a great awakening and revival across churches. Dr Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil advertises cures for old sores and related remedies priced 25c to $1.50.
Sunday program details a heated debate over Texas division with Elvy Hampton and Leon Davis on the winning negative side. Judges named Mrs. Little, Miss Sue Stephens, and Dr. Neilson. Grady May urged life as a masterpiece and Scout oath was repeated at meetings. New Commissioners listed. program set for 2:00 p.m. with talks on eye inflammation, toothache, and First Aid. Visitors welcome. Scout Reporter. The Sun one year and Holland's and Farm & Ranch 6 months, ].
Whitewright voters chose four new school trustees last Saturday, with W F Holland Dan Gillett Dillard Carr and A T Phillips all replacing former members. Holland and Gillett sought re election, but the others won clear majorities as reported by the Sun.
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