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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1923
Page
3
The Leonard district fair opened this morning and will continue through Saturday. Several hundred dollars in prize money will be given exhibitors. Andrew Bonar Law, seven months as Prime Minister of Great Britain, died in London Tuesday morning after resigning five months ago due to ill health.
This section saw its first winter weather with temperatures near 40 degrees this week. The first killing frost is not yet in, but indications suggest it will arrive soon.
A few friends enjoyed the cool spell by stocking their pantries with fresh meat. They propose trying thin slices of fresh ham as a change from dry salt varieties and plan experiments if their pig grows fat.
Several Whitewright property owners have had concrete walks poured in front of their property in recent weeks. The City Commission has also installed several concrete street crossings. Whitewright reportedly has more concrete sidewalks and crossings than any town its size in Texas, a claim inviting readers to compare with similar towns.
The Whitesboro Tri-County Poultry Show runs this week from Thursday morning through Saturday. Sponsored by Grayson Cooke and Denton counties, Whitesboro is the permanent site near the region’s geographic center. The event has grown into a top poultry show in North Texas with nearly one thousand birds exhibited this year.
A Kansas State Agricultural College study cited in Ithaca shows care extends machine life and lowers costs. R F Peony’s binder, bought in 1882, worked 40 years with only 90 cents in repairs. Stored in a tight shed, it has rarely wetted, canvasses intact, aside from two mouse holes. Davis’s mowing machine, bought in 1881, has run annually since and remains in use after decades of upkeep.
A collection of quotes from multiple papers mocks public life and labor. It notes Coolidge and other officials, the strain of political possibility, and a remark on clothing lifespans, hinting at societal distractions and media attention.
A compilation of short humorous and critical lines from several newspapers. It touches on women's fashion and bread making, gold production, pedestrian activity, republican politics, and Japanese silk districts amid disasters, reflecting light commentary and social observations from diverse sources.
R L Holcomb announces a car of New Mexico apples arriving late this week or early next. Customers may buy five or ten bushels and keep them until after Christmas. The supplier notes these are the same apples sold in the past.
A Bonham based firm M. C. Spivy & Co. invites distant customers to make November dry goods purchases at their Bonham store, promising value despite the long distance.
Elder W. N. Carter will deliver a sermon at the Church of Christ in Greenville next Sunday morning. The sermon marks the start of a drive to raise funds for a new church building.
Dr. Edwin May sits in his office at Kirkpatrick's drug store each Saturday offering eye care and glasses.
Ralph Wallace, a resident of Durant, Oklahoma, visited on Monday and Tuesday, enjoying the local area and meeting residents during his stay.
The Sun advertises various subscription bargains including The Sun with Holland's Magazine for 1 year at 1.85 and five years for 2.65. Other bundles pair The Sun with Farm & Ranch, Semi-Weekly Farm News, Americ an Poultry Journal, and Everybody's Poultry Journal for two-year or three-year terms, plus mentions Star-Telegram and Dallas Times Herald access.
Halloween was celebrated in the usual fashion on Wednesday night with a lively business district early and many youngsters in costume. Most of the children went home by 9 pm, while older youths continued festivities, but good nature prevailed and there was no rowdiness.
A large assortment of flower baskets has arrived and is ready for viewing at R L Johnson's. Customers are invited to browse the new stock and select baskets for gifts or decor.
Bonham firm M. C. Spivy & Co invites customers to meet winter needs with maximum value and quality through November and to stay in touch for special offerings.
The Gillett Grain Company has let a contract for a 21 by 100 foot grain warehouse near the Katy-Cotton Belt railways. It will have a concrete foundation and be built of sheet iron. After completion it will be filled with corn as the firm expands storage of oats, hay, and corn.
Mrs Andrew Pierce visited her mother Mrs J J Ferguson in Bells on Wednesday, staying for a short visit and family time in the community.
Nall and Nall exclusive Sherman optometrists have opened an office above Dyer and Jones drug store in Whitewright. The office will operate four days each month with the next dates set for Monday November 5 and Tuesday November 6. Get your eyes examined and proper glasses.
Expressing gratitude to friends for love and sympathy during illness and death of beloved wife and mother. A. T. Phillips and children extend appreciation. Also note: new attractive prices on seasonable dry goods and ongoing deals through November from M. C. Spivy Co., Bonham.
Dallas report states Col. Howard district air service commander and Capt. S G Coon aviation representative recommend Denison Waco Hillsboro and several smaller cities along a proposed commercial airway to Dallas prepare landing fields for express passenger and mail service.
We are selling many large bills of dry goods to distant points in this and adjoining counties. We will do our best to make it pay you to come here for your Winter's supply of warm clothes. M. C. Spivy & Co., Bonham.
Denison visitors Thursday included John Pirtle and Lilburn Ross. Both men attended local events and met with community members during their visit to the city.
Bonham based firm M. C. Spivy & Co. projects unprecedented volume in November sales, claiming expectations will surpass all prior records as prices are set to attract buyers.
Holcomb states New Mexico apples are superior and will arrive within the next few days, promising better fruit availability for customers.
Mrs. R H May and her daughter Miss Maurine spent time with relatives in Denison during a recent trip, sharing family updates and quiet leisure together in the reunion.
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