Rotary lunch program showcases visiting speakers and attendance contest
Jesse McIver led a Rotary lunch talk inviting visitors to share speeches, aided by Lee Simmons Clyde Lucas and E B Chapman of Sherman. Rev J F Fender attended as guest but was spared speaking by a promise. Attendance contests reward perfect attendance with a celebratory dinner. Whitesboro Rotary Club charter ceremony to be presented by district governor.
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Rotary
Jesse McIver
Jesse
Rotarians
Lee Simmons
Clyde Lucas
E. B. Chapman
Sherman
J. F. Fender
S. H. Montgomery
F. E. Douglas
Montgomery
Fender
Whitewright Rotarians
Rotaryanns
Whitesboro Rotary Club
Whitesboro Club
Whitewright Rotary Club
The Sun Comes Smiling Through Poem and Ad
A verse by Mary Allan Stuart urges optimism as birds and hens show resilience through clouds and rain. The piece contrasts grumbling with hopeful singing and ends with an upbeat moral about looking for sun breaks. An accompanying Presbyterian Advance ad lists jewelry and sundries offered by R L Johnson.
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Mary Allan Stuart
I Belong in the Quiet Life Not Society Now
Joe Sappington recounts resisting modern society while his wife pushes him into social rounds. He jokes about his rheumatic hip, singing, and the costly rituals of the 400, noting weddings babies and anniversaries drain his $6.25 weekly pay and his personal comfort. He recalls past freer days and mocks formal manners. He ends with a jab that it pays to read the advertisements.
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Mason
Bear
Hoyt
Funeral Collision Claims Life In Chicago
Fred D. Stevens drove into a funeral procession for the late State Representative Thomas Curran yesterday and was killed when his car struck another vehicle. The incident occurred in Chicago and follows superstition about crossing a funeral procession.
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Chicago
Fred D. Stevens
Thomas Curran
Christmas Cards From Leading American Engravers
The Sun lists engraved Christmas cards from top American engraving houses with a range of prices and the latest styles. Orders should be placed now to ensure delivery before the Christmas rush. Telephone 76 offers satisfaction guaranteed.
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the Sun
America
High yielding cotton seed offered for sale in limited supply
The grower reports strong yields from late May planted cotton and cane land, promising 100 more per acre than three varieties. Pedigreed seed will be developed, but seed from the original stalk is available now at 4.50 per 3 bushel sack with payment required. One sack of Russell Big Boll Pedigreed Seed also offered at less than cost.
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Russell Big Boll
Early cotton anecdote from Texas grower Cook
W C Cook of Lubbock recounts discovering an early cotton stalk in 1923 near Ben Hall's place and successfully cultivating it from 1924 onward. He compares yields with Pedigreed Mebane, notes superior performance of the early cotton, and expresses intent to share seed with J H Gosnell if needed.
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Mr. Gosnell
Ben Hall
W. C. Cook
Cook cotton yields and seed saving letter from Whitewright
A Whitewright resident writes about growing Cook cotton in 1927 and 1928. He details planting on five acres with rough Johnson grass land, yields of 1670 pounds of lint in 1927 and two bales in 1928, and notes a tenant saved seed from one bale.
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Mr. Cook
Mr. Gosnell
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Rotary Club
Presbyterian Advance
R. L. Johnson
Joe Sappington
F. O. Mangrum
City and Farm
H. G. Webster Whitewright
Texas
Reeves
South Side
Main St
Planters National Bank
alTiv
Santa Claus
Huffines
Goodyear Tires
Whitewright
Pace & Montgomery
J. H. Gosnell
Lubbock, Texas
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