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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1917
Page
3
Local notices report visitors from Denison Durant and Leonard, business visits from Sam Armstrong and Y. T. Clark, job changes at T. H. Lively store, and family trips to Tennessee and Iowa. Church events include a Red Cross bazaar and a Central Christian quilting aid. Deeper items cover mule trade, deer hunting, and church appointments for Rev. Nash and Rev. Porter.
The notice urges homeowners to invest in additions and repairs while cash is ready. It promises to estimate lumber needs and the true cost, highlighting how lumber preserves value as prices rise. It frames improvements as a smarter Christmas gift to the home and family.
The Red Cross Auxiliary plans a Thanksgiving package sale to replenish funds for hospital garments. Salt prices are announced: barrel salt $2.50, twenty five pound sacks 25 cents, fifty pound blackstock salt 55 cents. Fire department responds to grass fires and gin house blaze, with some damage. Odeon Theatre advertises Mary Miles Minter in Periwinkle plus weekly episodes and comedy today and Friday.
Fort Worth resident Elder W. T. Phillips will preach Sunday morning at eleven o'clock and again at night at the First Christian church. Local ad notes: bring eggs to W. C. Brents to receive 40 cents a dozen in trade or 37 cents cash.
Whitewright's two banks hold 1 100 000 on deposit and 1 695 000 in total resources, a high water mark for the town. First National Bank shows 750 000 and Planters National 345 000 in deposits at week’s end, about 325 000 above previous peaks. Prosperity in the area is linked to good crops and widespread earnings.
A revival at the Baptist church started two and a half weeks ago has drawn large congregations. Evangelist H. R Holcomb delivers sermons to attentive listeners and 28 members have joined the church. Choir leader J. B. Babbitt guides the singing as the revival likely ends this week with Holcomb moving to Denison for another revival.
The pastor urges church members to value the means of grace by attending worship and engaging in service. Neglecting duties leads to spiritual loss while active participation fosters religious improvement. Members are invited to begin by attending services next Sunday.
W. O. Brents states egg prices at 40 cents per dozen in trade and 37 cents per dozen in cash. This sets two price points for buyers and indicates market framing.
See me for new furniture or trade ins and for buying or selling second hand pieces. I offer reworking and repair of old furniture and sewing machines, with home visits to quote prices and payments for second hand goods. A carload of new furniture has arrived and promises savings on your next bill.
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