Whitewright Sun subscription and local notes
The Whitewright Sun notes subscription rates and payment timing, discusses Thanksgiving plans with turkey prices and Woodrow Wilson cotton expectations, and reports gravel being laid along main street between the First National Bank and Wilson Vaughn Hardware, with local livery owners considering street graveling. It mentions the first breach of law since the new administration began in Grayson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Wilson-Vaughn Hardware Co
Stedham
Jess Graves
Walter Myrick
Sheriff Roberts praised for enforcing law after arrest
The county was arrested by the sheriff's department, and the buggy and harness alleged to have been stolen were recovered, speaks well for Sheriff Tom Roberts and augurs well for his administration. It is a warning to men who violate the law that the sheriff has surrounded himself with a bunch of first class men. They are capable, honest and fearless, and those who know Tom Roberts know that he is going to do his duty as he sees it without fear or favor, and every good citizen will be ready to uphold him in the enforcement of the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Roberts
Sherman Democrat
Whitewright Delves Into 1849 Past With Local Camp
The Whitewright City Band staged a 1849 themed exhibit, drawing on Denison Gazette files to recreate life of the era. A carnival and historical camp anchored the event, with local talent contributing to a faithful period portrayal and civic participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison Gazette
Denison Gazetter
Whitewright
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound urged for croup
A Missouri reader testifies after eight to ten years of use that Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is the best for croup. Parents are advised to give it at the first sign of hoarseness or wheezing to ease breathing and stop the attack quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
W. C. Allen
Boseley, Mo
Nightfell
City struggles with crowd disturbances at show
The city marshal failed to secure satisfactory arrangements for fights and disturbances at the show and in public places, leaving the corporation court docket with fewer blank pages for future use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court
Aged Curio Display Highlights McKinney Fair Treasures
Mrs J J Gallaher displayed a 116 year old Bible one tax receipt from Sherman Texas dated February 2 1864 paid to L A Bluin by Lt M McMurry and a 52 year old tax receipt noting 9 bushels of corn as payment The fair exhibit in McKinney Curio department also featured a 96 year old hand embroidered face wall pocket Tax collectors of that era accepted corn as payment illustrating historic practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Gallaher
L. A. Bluin
Sherman
Texas
Lt. M. McMurry
County funds earmarked for good roads show remaining balances
Retiring county commissioner J H Biggerstaff notes balances in Whitewright Bells and Whitewright Van Alstyne road funds remain for future work. Whitewright Bells original 27453.30 allocated. 26573.31 spent. balance used for gravel and repairs. Whitewright Van Alstyne 260403.02 original. nearly 2000 left for areas most needed, improving road permanency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Biggerstaff
Whitewright- Bells
Whitewright-Van Alstyne
Record shipment of autos reach Texas Fort Worth
The largest single shipment of automobiles ever sent to Texas arrived in Fort Worth Saturday morning over the Rock Island. It consisted of two trainloads totaling sixty carloads from the Buick factory at Flint Michigan. The trains were split here and distributed to various Texas cities for distributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Fort Worth
Rock Island
Buick
Flint
Mich
Dr King's New Discovery Cough Remedy Ad
A vintage ad touts Dr King s New Discovery as a cure for colds and hacking coughs. It claims the balsams soothe irritation and relieve congestion and urges buyers to purchase at druggists for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Drugstore Guarantee Ad
The ad promotes PAZO OINTMENT promising cure for itching bleeding and protruding piles within six to fourteen days. It claims a refund if the ointment fails and mentions the Gist application offering ease and rest.
Carver-Sears Couple wed at Farmersville First Baptist Church
Oran Sears and Sadie Carver were married Thursday of last week at Farmersville First Baptist Church with Rev. James T. McNew officiating. The bride, daughter of H. L. Carver, is noted in Farmersville. the groom, eldest son of L. P. Sears, is a prosperous farmer. They will reside in the Orangeville area in a new home. Friends extend wishes for happiness and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oran Sears
Sadie Carver
Farmersville
First Baptist Church
James T. McNew
H. L. Carver
L. P. Sears
Orangeville
Sloan's Liniment for Neuralgia and Aches
Sloan's Liniment promises quick relief from neuralgia and muscle pain. It claims to penetrate without rubbing, soothe sore muscles, and outpace mossy plasters, suitable for rheumatism gout lumbago sprains and minor injuries with a 25 price at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Cotton Gins Expect Season Near Six Thousand Bales
Approximately 5500 bales have been ginned this season by city gins and the Vaughn and White gin north of town. Manager Alverson of the Farmers Union Gin believes the total will reach about six thousand, nearly double last year’s yield for these gins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Vaughn & White Gin
Alverson
Farmers Union Gin
Foley Kidney Pills Helped My Back Pain, Says Anna Byrd
Mrs Anna Byrd of Tuscumbia Alabama reports severe back pain keeping her from standing for long periods. She credits Foley Kidney Pills with removing the hurt. The ad notes rheumatic pains swollen ankles backache stiff joints and sleep disturbing bladder ailments signal kidney and bladder trouble. Sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Byrd
Tuscumbia
Ala
Foley
Porter to Fill Pulpit as New Sherman District Elder
Announcement states Rev. D. K. Porter, newly appointed presiding elder of the Sherman District for the North Texas Methodist Conference, will occupy the pulpit at the local church on the first Sunday in December and preside over the first quarterly conference the following Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. K. Porter
Sherman
North Texas Methodist Conference
Methodist Church
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Cold Remedy
Do not neglect a cold as it worsens with time. Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey provides relief by soothing irritated membranes and loosening phlegm. Honey glycerine antiseptic tar aids easier breathing and breaks up the cold for both children and adults, available at your druggist for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bell
Natre
Anurie remedy praised for kidney and rheumatic relief
A reader writes of backache dropsy and kidney congestion being relieved rapidly by Anurie a new medicine from Dr. Pierce Buffalo NY. The letter urges others with urinary and rheumatic issues to try it and notes trial pricing and availability at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
G. HW
Hern
Nore
Invalids
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Dr. Price
J. H. Waggoner
Nous
Woodrow Wilson
Grayson
Gordon Bros
Old Master Coffee
Josh Fain
Cox
Commissioner’s Court Department
Fain
John Savage
Guy Dillon
Basil Thompson
Uncle Sam
National Guard
Pilot Grove
Ida
Ida Lodge
Wood Arnspiger
Burleson College
Greenville
Tom Bean
T. B. McComb
Carver
Sears
Kirkpatrick & Bryant
Nyal Quality Store
Columbia
Dyer & Jones
Rexall Store
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