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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1920
Page
2
A columnist reflects on misfortune and work ethics, contrasting three manly attitudes. The piece lambasts cynicism and urges character over comfort, urging readers to value labor as a privilege and to heed the heart’s true compass.
A reflection on how love wanes when distance creates doubt. It argues love thrives only with blind trust and dismisses endless questioning as corrosive. The writing contrasts pure uplifting paths with destructive or withered ones, warning interrogation can undo affection.
The text argues that large fire losses justify stronger fire prevention. It notes annual forest fires destroy over $200 million of timber and fires cost Americans about $500 per minute. It also states on average twelve schoolhouses and two college buildings burn in the United States each week.
The text argues that freedom is not liberty and that true freedom means obeying the expressed will of the majority. It posits that individual thoughts or actions restricting others' rights negate freedom and emphasizes collective rule over personal license.
A mail order house reported net profits for 1919 exceeding 14 million dollars. The record profits come as money flowed in from all parts of the country, suggesting most purchases bypassed local merchants.
The text questions resolutions attributed to a Baltimore tramp convention. It claims demands include abolishing punishments, transporting migratory workers at no cost, allowing hoboes to vote at all polling places, and providing municipal comforts. The author judges the purported resolutions humorous or impudent.
Col E K Rudolph invites Waggoner of Whitewright Sun and Fore of Van Alstyne Leader to a public clash at Tioga using Tioga mineral water as the weapon. The banter promises a purge of hardheadedness, with a tour back to Van Alstyne and praise for local people and business.
For a weak stomach, adopt a diet suited to age and occupation and keep bowels regular. If you feel overfull or constipated, take one Chamberlain's Tablet.
Chicago May 10 plans publicized for the world’s largest hotel to front three blocks on Lake Michigan and Sheridan road. The five-unit complex will reuse the Edgewater Beach Hotel as one unit, total 4000 rooms, cost about 15 million dollars. A 2500-seat theatre, a three-block long peacock alley, 400 kitchenettes, a sixteen-story bachelor unit, and a minimum daily rate of 15 dollars are planned.
Advice urges everyone to provide for family by keeping health strong. If constipated bilious or troubled with indigestion use Chamberlain s Tablets per directions and soon feel able to do a day s work.
Sherman Texas May 8 Murray B Hester 51 a well known farmer of the Sadler community was shot dead yesterday in the front yard of his niece Mrs Grace McCrary Mrs McCrary was taken into custody and given an examining trial before Justice Blitt at Gordonville who set her bond at 1500 and she posted it and was released
Governor Hobby issued a proclamation calling a special session of the Thirty-Fourth Legislature to convene May 20 at 10 o clock. The three subjects are pink boll worm measures, funding for public schools and educational institutions for the next scholastic year, and deficiency appropriations for state government. The governor reserves the right to add expedient subjects during the session.
Buy Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy before leaving home. It cannot be obtained on hunting, fishing, or prospecting trips or while on cars or steamships. It is most likely to be needed then. The safe way is to have it with you.
Austin May 9 State Senator Clark of the Thirty-Sixth Legislature estimated the pink boll worm district will cost over five million dollars to properly reimburse farmers through noncotton zones He forecasted debate on any measure carrying such an appropriation and noted his seat on the Senate Finance Committee.
A local furniture seller announces a well organized stock with pleasing prices. Will Looney invites customers to inspect the collection and find desired items at agreeable costs.
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