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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1918
Page
2
The Whitewright Sun informs readers that the date printed beside a name shows the paid period and that subscriptions expire on the first of the month. Subscribers who do not receive the paper regularly are asked to notify the paper.
The notice shows subscription prices for Grayson and Fanning counties at one year or six months, with outside counties at one year for $1.50. It states no period under six months will be accepted and that payments must be in advance.
The message urges continued support for the United War Work Campaign, stressing duty to the boys overseas and warning that those who avoided service may face unpopularity among returning heroes. It emphasizes keeping morale high and the home front ready as veterans return to prominence in civic life.
The United War Work Campaign runs from November 11 to November 18 providing comforts and influence of home to service members overseas. Participating groups invite local support and donations during the week long drive.
The message urges local residents to donate to the United War Work Campaign to keep armies fit for fighting. It notes the drive runs from November 11 to November 11 and emphasizes public duty to exceed the local quota against the Kaiser’s ambitions.
The text asserts that Americans will not live in Germany for thirty years and will not have to help pay indemnities, claiming the German people will suffer as a result.
The text cites a belief that Wilhelm the Last of Prussia aims for world power, describing it as a lasting threat and part of a broader political critique.
If Whitewright is to have a football team let it be a good one that goes out to win not just for a trip. Boys, if you play or host teams you bear the responsibility of sustaining Whitewright's good reputation by conduct and success. You have started well but you must win.
An ordinance prohibits tying cows or stock on streets and sidewalks used by vehicles. Citizens ignore the rule, delaying a funeral procession and a yearling allegedly endangering a girl on a principal street sidewalk.
Washington announces a two year demobilization plan with long overseas veterans returned first and others kept in France for police and reconstruction work. As soldiers come home they will be sent to camps and released gradually to rejoin industry while labor markets avoid a sudden glut. Stop drafts may follow Germany’s armistice. Deputy Sheriff Kidd reports a Ford stolen from his garage, with authorities unable to locate it, highlighting rising auto theft concerns per the Sherman Courier.
A plea to soldiers families to bring overseas Red Cross Christmas package labels to Red Cross rooms near the First National Bank in Whitworth on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Packages must be packed as the Government requires to reach the service member. Red Cross boxes are free. bring the label to receive a box and packing instructions.
An old advertisement promises that strong people endure summer heat better than weak ones. Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic purifies and enriches blood, building up the entire system and delivering a strengthening, invigorating effect. Price 60 cents.
Whitewright mourns Jones May a Patriot who died overseas in Winchester England after training at Hempstead Long Island and service with Construction Company No 12 His death announced by Captain Guy S Deming with tribute and a military burial His family and town remember his sacrifice born February 5 1808 son of Mr and Mrs Joe May survived by several siblings memorial service held at the family home with local ministers offering consolation.
A solemn appeal calls for clearing hindrances as Whitewright begins a week long Associated War Fund drive to raise 250000000 for national war work. Donors may designate gifts. Y M C A Y W C A and other groups receive funds. Local chairs H L Durham and Mrs H C Willis list assistants.
The Sunshine Division is a newly organized women army aimed at boosting morale for soldiers at home and overseas. Sparked by Margaret Woodrow Wilson's camp tour, the plan envisions women in every community serving without leaving home. Maj. A. P. Oakes in Dallas, Texas, is a sponsor for details.
Mrs. Parsons, Mrs. Frank Roberts, Mrs. C. P. Johnson and Mrs. W. P. Vaughn are asked to be ready to give liberally when the fundraising committee calls for donations.
The Red Cross calls for all finished knitted items including sweaters socks and wristlets next Friday afternoon. Bring samples and any unused yarn to stockpile remnants, avoid knots, cast on with one stitch per loop, and knit two and purl two for ribbing.
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