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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1914
Page
8
Poem advises speaking with restraint and wisdom. It urges measured speech and careful defense of your ideas, warning against reckless words that could backfire in the future. The piece promotes tempered communication and prudent argument.
A Life magazine quote ponders what makes a person dignified asking if it stems from birth deeds reputation belief or self restraint. Rh. W. Gallagher of Savoy visited the city Monday and Tuesday of this week.
A testimonial describes Mrs. Mueller recovering from stomach and liver trouble after using Peruna. She says a bottle and a half restored sleep and appetite and ended nervousness. The note urges readers to obtain the Peruna booklet and Peruna Tablets for those who dislike liquids.
Texas leads the union in farm numbers with 417770 farms producing 662.6 million dollars yearly. Cotton dominates harvest once supplying 25 percent of world fiber and 27.19 dollars per acre value in 1912, with 206 pounds lint per acre.
Gage shows indebtedness near 225 million dollars. Average Texas farm debt about 1 548 dollars and average equity 4 619 dollars. Texas hosts more large farms than any other state in the Union.
Houston is described as the world’s largest inland cotton market with vast labor needs. The text notes seed multiplication rates and statewide labor forces, estimating 500,000 to plant, 1,000,000 to cultivate, and 2,000,000 to harvest over four months. It also lists costs of picking 15 million, ginning 12 million, and compressing 3 million dollars.
The 1914 Texas per capita production of livestock and products is 24.54 dollars with a livestock head count of 12,877,000 valued at 393,471,000 dollars. Texas has more cattle than any other state and uses 50,000,000 dollars yearly to feed its herd.
Texas has more than twice as many mules as any state, totaling 753000 and valued at 82077000 dollars. It holds 17 percent of U S mules, with 23106 asses and burros valued at 1922000 dollars. Texas mules dominate work animal use including Panama Canal construction and U S army animal selection.
A bold pitch suggests patrons gain an advantage with modern sanitary methods while prices remain unchanged. The message urges readers to consider the choice carefully and think it over.
Federal figures show Texas leads in horse farming with 1 216 000 horses valued at 97 280 000 dollars. The data highlight Texas as the cheapest state to raise horses compared with others.
Texas remains a major polo pony producer and among the top horse states. Over the past decade the Texas horse has doubled in value while competing alongside automobiles, underscoring the state’s place in equine industry.
The Sun advertises two scholar ships in Draughon Business College Denison and Tyler Business College Tyler. It invites prospective students to visit and consider business courses as a good investment. The notice also highlights a BaptistYoungPeople's Union event at the church, reporting an attendance, a profession of faith, and public reception. The ad promotes picture framing services by Dixon & Hayter and barber services by Simmons Brothers, claiming top quality products and care.
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