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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1920
Page
1
Austin November 2 Texas has a permanent school fund valued at 71 892 599 according to figures by J W Baker state treasurer for his annual report Of this amount 214 024 is cash 23 156 893 in bonds and land notes 46 915 674 in land notes The fund is said to be the largest of any state except New York
Washington November first. Only two bids were received today by the Shipping Board for Hog Island ship building plant near Philadelphia and both were rejected. The Bartle Brothers Steel Corporation of New York bid four million dollars and the New Jersey Machinery Exchange of Newark bid 4,268,750 dollars. The plant had cost the government 70 million during the war, and Chairman Benson called the bids entirely inadequate.
A brief notice announces options to print calling cards or order engraved cards. It notes available formats and emphasizes customization for personal or professional use. The company invites inquiries and outlines simple steps to place an order.
Washington reports national banks net earnings for the year ended June 7 1920 at 24 percent on capital and 13 percent on capital and surplus with gross earnings up by about 594 million dollars. In the twelve months to June 30 1920 gross earnings reached 1 109 116 000 and net 262 083 000 as prior years show sharp gains. New York notes the Republican landslide widens in Congress and the White House with Harding likely receiving 350 to 391 electoral votes and Cox confined largely to the South.
French statistics assign a 50 year old man 6000 days slept 6500 days worked 800 days walked 4000 days amused himself 1500 days spent eating and 500 days ill. The figures imply a rough ledger of daily activity across a long life.
North and East results show Whitewright remaining solidly Democratic as 208 votes went to Democratic electors and 69 to Republicans. Governor race totals read Neff 190 Culbertson 69 McGregor 14 with 47 abstentions. County Treasurer C B Bryant led with 72. Amendments passed or tied include city tax rate 105 to 65 and school tax limit 120 to 55, with fee bill 84 to 84.
At the Odeon Theatre Friday the 5th The Sap Head stars an all star cast in a wall street romance tale said to grip viewers. Saturday the 6th features The Midnight Riders a big special full of thrills. Monday the 8th presents The Invisible Divorce a national picture about a couple living apart beneath appearances. Tuesday the 9th offers Sick A Bed with Wallace Reid and Bebe Daniels. Wednesday 10th Hidden Dangers two 2 reel Westerns with Al Jennings and Hoot Gibson. Thursday 11th Louise Glaum stars in The Leopard Woman a tale of great love born from hate and suspense.
If your bowels do not act regularly you feel uncomfortable and the longer this condition lasts the worse you feel. To end the misery take Herbine. It purifies the bowels restores energy and cheerful spirits. Price 60c Sold by Dyer Jones druggists.
Seymour Texas November 1 The McLain Hotel a three story rock building burned after a gasoline stove explosion under a coffee urn in a cafe. Two people died Hardware drummer Ballentine a traveling salesman for Peden Iron and Steel Co of Houston and Hoyt Whiteside real estate and automobile dealer who roomed at the hotel. Total loss to building and fixtures estimated over 200000.
E Y Skaggs aged 76 died at home southwest of town after a three week illness. A Kentucky move pre Civil War pioneer, he served two years in the Confederate army and helped develop the area. He is survived by wife Mattie Lewis Skaggs, brother Mose Skaggs, and sister Mrs. Sue Skaggs. Funeral was held Monday at his residence, with Rev. I E Teague. interment at Vittitee cemetery under Masonic direction.
Sherman public schools hold a five day institute this week with 712 pupils enrolled. Whitewright teachers hold their own session while county institutes aid small rural schools. Two sessions per Saturday offer morning study and afternoon inspirational and business parts led by Judd’s Education text. Next institute day is Saturday November 12. H L Durham Supt.
A barn owned by Claud Phillips west of town burned Wednesday afternoon. The structure contained feed and related materials. Phillips carried $1,000 in insurance on the barn and additional insurance on the contents.
Augusta, Ga November 1 Notices posted in Augusta cotton mills announce a 20 percent wage reduction and a five day week effective November 1 The management cites lower production costs but says curtailing operations will keep plants open through winter without excessive losses for employees and without shutting down.
Representatives of the American Cotton Association organized a local group at the First National Bank Saturday afternoon. Bank members joined, with farmers, bankers, merchants, ginners and warehouse men forming the new association. The aim is to increase cotton profits, build warehouses, and reduce 1921 acreage with other regional benefits. A follow up meeting is planned for Friday night. Salt offered by Gordon Bros.
Rev. K. R. Isabel of the Dallas district was assigned as pastor for the next conference year at the Whitewright Methodist Church. Rev. C. C. Childress, pastor for two years, goes to Mesquite and leaves this week. Isabel will fill the pulpit Sunday. Childress and family have many friends here and will not all move to Mesquite immediately. Miss Lalla teaches in the public school and will not join her parents in Mesquite until term ends. Roby remains at Dyer & Jones’ drug store.
The Retail Merchants Association of the city, recently organized with nearly all local businesses, will incorporate under state laws. The group aims to protect members against bad accounts and inform merchants about customers' credit standing. Also, adding machine paper offered at Sun office for 20 cents per roll. Read advertisements.
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