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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1923
Page
4
The Sun notes past Oklahoma governor Walton as a has been while the New York spot cotton market nears thirty six cents, warning prices could hit wartime levels if gains continue. Celina Record installs a linotype, boosting editor Andrews and the paper’s quality in North Texas.
Massachusetts Senator and Republican Senate leader endorses Calvin Coolidge for the party's 1920 presidential nomination signaling party unity. The pledge strengthens Coolidge's bid as he seeks the nomination amid early party support and campaign momentum.
President Coolidge faced a rough setback as a motor journey near Leonard stalled after a local farmer warned the road would seem longer than expected. The exchange underscored the unexpectedly trying travel conditions of the day.
The text argues against broad regulation of industry by law and for targeting the evil doer rather than abolishing instruments of prosperity. It invokes Calvin Coolidge to stress personal guilt over collective punishment and warns against erasing writing to combat forgery.
A Columbus report notes the Department of Justice has begun a searching investigation into a great wrong, highlighting the fear of guilt and the drive to uncover truth. The piece emphasizes public concern and the need for official action to address alleged wrongdoing.
M C Spivy & Co Bonham reports the fifth market buying trip of the season with stock being checked into the store through this week.
A fire alarm was received from the home of Ode Crowell last Saturday afternoon. The blaze originated in a flue but caused no damage.
In Galveston on November 17 the Central Baptist Convention condemned Dr. J. Frank Norris of Fort Worth for opposing church projects. Norris offered a full apology and the convention unanimously granted him forgiveness after the plebiscite vote 811 to 13 denied the seat of Norris’s messenger H. Mendenhall.
Sherman to day noon the grand jury released its third report of the term listing 17 felonies and one misdemeanor. Earlier summaries showed 19 felonies last Saturday and 11 felonies with 19 misdemeanors in the first report. The fall term totals reach 55 felonies and 19 misdemeanors with more days expected.
The Sun announced that new and renewing subscriptions received by December 1 will receive the balance of the year free. Subscriptions paid for a year in advance on renewals also qualify. The notice revived subscription sales as readers rush to subscribe or renew, with a list of names of those who have already signed.
Mrs C B Lawson visited relatives in Teague during the past weekend, staying briefly and returning home.
F. E. Alverson and his family will relocate to Lubbock where they will establish their home. Mr. Alverson travels for the Murray Gin Company of Dallas and has Western Texas and New Mexico as his territory with Lubbock as headquarters. Friends regret the move of this fine family.
We are prepared and qualified to test your eyes and fit you with glasses. Satisfaction guaranteed. Our prices are the lowest.
Robert Holland, a student at East Texas State Teachers College in Commerce, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Holland.
Bonham firm M C Spivy & Co. pledges spare effort to deliver maximum value in winter dry goods, emphasizing price and selection.
The Ladies of the Macabees held a called meeting Monday night with several membership applications. Regular meeting night is Friday the 23rd with several candidates to be initiated. A special meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday night.
Four thousand turkeys were moved from a wholesale poultry house to a nearby farm near Plainview Texas on Tuesday morning due to a severe local labor shortage. Poultry firms cannot secure enough workers to pick birds as they come in, leaving thousands more turkeys on hand than capacity allows.
An advertisement-like message to Bonham shoppers invites all sections of the trade area to consider Bonham for dry goods purchases. It hints there are unusual values worth investigation and suggests traveling to Bonham may benefit buyers.
Mrs. Emma Lilley and daughter Miss Corinne from Lone Oak visited relatives Saturday and Sunday. Corinne, a first year teacher in Lone Oak schools, is slated to give a five minute talk on Joys and Otherwise of Amateur School Teachers at the Texas Teachers Association annual meeting in Fort Worth next Thursday and Friday. Corinne is a Whitewright High School graduate.
Sherman optometrists Nall and Nall open a temporary office above Dyer Jones Drug Store in Whitewright for four days a month on November 26 and 27 with John T. Nall in charge. The Ad Society Bazaar is set for December 7 and 8 at the same drug store.
The Methodist Church Missionary Society holds a day of prayer on Tuesday November 26 at the home of Mrs H C Willis. Lunch is served at noon and the program begins promptly at 1 o'clock. Ladies of the church are invited and urged to attend. Reporter. 666 for Colds and La Grippe.
Senator D. S. McMillin and officials including W. L. White Lloyd Moore H L Gordon Joe Hamilton and Dr Ross R May attended the Shriners fall meeting in Dallas last weekend in the event.
Automobile accessories of all kinds. The best tires and tubes. Oils and gas. Get them at the Convenient Filling Station. 666 prevents Colds. 121.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Carter and daughter of Gunter along with Dr and Mrs Wilbur Carter and Mrs J A Wolfe of Sherman visited Mrs C L Manning on Sunday. J M Carter and Mr and Mrs Elliott Thomas and son of Tom Bean were among the attendees.
To dry goods users some distance away we call attention to the probability of making it profitable for you to make a buying trip to Bonham. M. C. Spivy & Co. Bonham.
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