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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1921
Page
3
Tickville notes a depot agent walks the tracks to inspect a train problem. Raz Barlow returns with a baseball hit far by Dock Hocks. A mix of local antics, social tidbits, and small-town gossip features many named residents, clothing purchases, nut gathering, ink spills, and a deputy chase after a hog thief on Musket Ridge.
Grayson County boys at A M College formed a Grayson County Club with F T Wendt Sherman as president R F Ashborn Denison as vice president P H Bimmmerman Sherman as secretary treasurer and D H Oliphant Denison as reporter Grayson County lists twenty one men at the college the largest number from a county of its size and all are active in this year s work at the college.
Mr. P. LaDuke, a farmer, reports rats chewed through zinc lined feed bins causing $18 loss last year. He credits RAT SNAP with eradicating rats, noting his collie dog ignores it. Three sizes priced 35c 65c and 1.25, sold by Dyer & Jones and Wilson-Montgomery Hardware Co.
Plenty of money to loan on farms. If in need of a loan, see us. R H May and Tom Barbee.
The city tax for 1921 is ready for payment and due at the office of the city collector located at the city fire station. Citizens are urged to settle promptly to avoid penalties and ensure records reflect current obligations.
Pittsburg Texas November 17 A large gathering in the courthouse auditorium drew attendees from nearly all East Texas counties. Judge O C Mulkey chaired with Sam R Greer as secretary. Letters from across Texas urged Milton Farrier to enter the gubernatorial race. A resolution by Senator Henderson Morris County was unanimously adopted requesting Colonel Farrier to run.
Progressive Shoe Shop invites customers to bring discarded shoes for repair and promises to refurbish them. The ad also markets rubber footwear and gaiters at low prices and mentions owner Bob Beasley.
Dyer and Jones guarantee Three-in-One Ointment as a remedy for itch eczema tetter and all skin troubles including rough hands and scaly eruptions. Rub-My-Tism offered as a pain killer at two pounds.
Lubbock, Nov 21. Sheriff Stroud of newly organized Hockley county journeyed about 1200 miles to summon the first grand jury for the new county. After the jury was sworn in, only one other eligible man remained for service, and the panel was discharged after half a day seeking a bill. The judge adjourned court and accommodated attendees with beds in the courtroom. Keep your small turkeys until Christmas.
An advertisement touts Laxa tive Bromo Quinine as superior to ordinary quinine with tonic and laxative actions. It claims no nervousness or head ringing and urges readers to note the full product name and look for E. W. Grove's signature.
Winter is coming warnes customers to fix up old shoes now for wet cold days. The ad urges prompt service and readiness for season, attributed to Morehead.
A local cafe named Pierce's Cafe promotes a service promising customers access to the magazine they want. The note highlights the cafe as a place to obtain preferred periodicals. The item presents a simple marketing blurb without additional context or dates.
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