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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1914

Page

6

Twelve Reasons to Buy Groceries from Us

Store promises personal integrity of management and a strict honesty standard. It condemns cheap tricks and asserts all employees uphold high ethical practices.

Referendum on Interstate Trade Commission Recommendations

The Chamber of Commerce of the United States initiates a nationwide referendum among 543 organizations in 47 states to vote on seven recommendations for creating an interstate trade commission. The proposals cover commission size, jurisdiction, bank inclusion, disclosure limits, and potential Sherman Act amendments.

Chamber of Commerce of United States Washington Interstate Trade Commission House of Representatives Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce United States of America Senate Interstate Commerce Commission Interestate Trade Commission Commission Congress Tion

Big Suffrage Rally Circulates Pro-Vote Resolution

In Washington twenty thousand circular letters promoting the Bristow Mondell resolution for woman suffrage were mailed to Congress and to every senator and representative. The Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage issued the letters from its headquarters in response to hundreds of inquiries.

Washington Congress Bristow-Mondell Senate House Congressional Union For Woman Suffrage

Radiium Ore Veins Found in Eagle County Silver Mines

Colorado reports underground carnotite in Eagle county silver ore, first of its kind underground. A 25 ton shipment yielded eight tenths of a percent uranium, indicating potential radium extraction. prior radium ore in the state was surface or in other counties. Ninety seven radium claims located in Montrose county this year, compared with 105 in 1913. total claims up to end of 1913 stood at 196.

Denver Colorado Thomas R. Henahen Eagle County Montrose Gilpin Clear Creek Montrose County

Shorty Long Plans Old Rube's Cafe Food and Drink Stand

The note invites patrons to try a new restaurant and soda fountain service at Old Rube's Cafe stand run by Shorty Long. It promises satisfaction as customers judge.

Shorty

Land securities speak money language says Texas farm expert

Judge S A Lindsey argues farmers can secure 4 6 percent by using proper land and cotton security. He cites European and Northern markets, vendor’s lien notes, and foreign debt languages to show how to attract cheap funds. He promises next installment on how to implement these securities and unlock abundant Texas credit.

Texas Europe Memphis Missouri Colorado Messrs. Wolf and Cahill London Secur Congressional Committee Credit Foncie

Ismailovsky Guards Make 620 Mile Ski March to Tsarskoe

From Archangel to Tsarskoe, 64 officers and men of the Ismailovsky Guards completed a 620 mile ski trek in 23 days. They faced woodlands, thawed snow, wolves, and several horse delays while transporting provisions and spare skis. Locals mistook them for convicts or invading troops, causing village excitement and rural alarm. The report ends with an ad for a refurbished cafe near Old Rube's.

Russia

Slogan for Gasoline Discount Sale

A local dealer promotes low prices on gasoline oil and grease claiming to save customers money before fall. The tease emphasizes the lowest figures obtainable anywhere and urges immediate purchase.

Faith Verse talk drew crowd at Christian Endeavor meeting

The Sunday gathering featured Mr A A Hyde of the Texas Christian Endeavor Union from Sherman delivering a talk on the Faith Verse. Horace Gordon opened the meeting, with Miss Rachel Montgomery leading and Mrs Will Barbee supplying the scripture and songs before a next Sunday program on Health Hints for Better Living.

Christian Endeavor A. A. Hyde Texas Christian Endeavor Union Sherman Horace Gordon Mr. Hyde Rachel Montgomery Will Barbee

Lured by Beauty Three Irish Sisters Sparked London Mob Scene

The Gunning sisters from Ireland who arrived in 1750 drew crowds in London, provoking riots and park walkways cleared by guards. The Countess de Castiglione later caused similar frenzy at Napoleon III’s ball, stunning attendees as dancers paused.

Horace Walpole St. James’ Park Countess de Castiglione Napoleon III Tuileries

Firing Big Guns by a French Commander

Commander Reginault of the French navy estimates the energy from a large cannon firing a 500 kg shell at 900 inches per second equals 25 million horsepower. He also cites a field gun firing a 7 kg shell at 500 inches per second delivering about 115000 horsepower.

Reginault Association of Civil Engineers

Red Tape as a Barrier to Bold Government Action

The quote braids critique of bureaucracy with a call for decisive action. It argues red tape guards inefficiency and that government would run plainly without it. Readers are urged to ignore procedural obstacles when pursuing large scale results.

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Mamgrum Brothers JO G S. A. Lindsey The Texas Farm Life Commission American Press Association United States Navy Brooklyn Bridge New York Roberts Garage Velma Kirkpatrick Fanny Murray Tunbridge Wells Pantiles Julie Cartier Marseilles Boniface Hebe Mlle. Currier Toulouse la Belle Paule Julie Currier Countess Castiglione
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