Whitewright Sun publisher entry and post office note
The Whitewright Sun announces F. M. Echols as publisher. The notice lists the publication as second class mail at Whitewright.
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Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1914
Page
2
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Cotton bales sell on Lone Oak streets at 8 cents
The Lone Oak News reports two bales of cotton sold on Lone Oak streets last Monday for 8 cents, after which the market declined several points. The brief item notes street trading and immediate market reaction.
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Lone Oak
Ballville correspondent scorches Whitewright cotton market
The Ballville correspondent in the Tom Bean Times voices sharp, pointed critique of Whitewright as a cotton market. Local country correspondents enjoy freer commentary than wider press, the piece notes.
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Ballville
Tom Bean Times
Whitewright
Calamity howler wanders from White Wright to Texas campus
A breezy town column notes the Sun printing the Texas Journalist at the School of Journalism under Will H. Mayes as new department head. It also reports favorable weather for wheat crops after recent rain, with ginning statistics showing Ellis County leading Texas in cotton. The piece previews San Diego Exposition novelty two hundred electric carts called electriquettes, limited to three miles per hour and operable by two riders, designed to replace push-chairs.
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the Sun
Texas
School of Journalism
The
Texas University
H. Mayes
War tax hits small theatres under new revenue act
Moving picture theatres face annual fees based on seating. Installment fines scale from 25 dollars for 250 seats or fewer to 100 dollars for theatres seating more than 800. Uncle Sam’s Denver mint plans a Christmas gift gold issue of 2 1 2 dollar coins. Jim Jernigan, reared in Sedalia, died on the 13th at Quanah, son of A J Jernigan pioneer of Grayson county who died two years ago.
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Uncle Sam
Denver
Jim Jernigan
Sedalia
Quanah
A. J. Jernigan
Grayson County
World wheat supply risks amid rising population
Estimating U.S. consumption at six and a half bushels per person, the piece warns that even a small drop in American wheat output could push world food supplies toward crisis. It notes bread riots in war-torn regions and highlights how growing population with falling agricultural production signals serious global hardship.
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United States
Sam Dodson urges cotton acreage cut in Sherman
Sam Dodson of Sherman, working for the Southern Cotton Association, spoke to farmers on Tuesday urging a substantial reduction in cotton acreage. He advised holding staple until prices reach eight cents or more, arguing mills will pay that level if farmers do not flood the market. He noted the marketing problem as European markets closed and American spinners hesitated to pay current values, fearing price disadvantages versus European buyers.
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Sam Dodson
Sherman
Southern Cotton Association
Cattle Shipped for Fattening at Oil Mill Pens
Jess Graves received 200 head of cattle shipped for fattening toward market and plans to add 150 more for winter feeding. He is using the stock pens at the oil mill for this operation.
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Jess Graves
Grayson's Finances Report of County Treasurer
Grayson County Texas finances covering July 1 to November 17 1914 show balances and receipts for Jury General and Road funds. The report lists balances on hand transfers and disbursements, plus note and bond figures and bank deposits. It concludes with county officials certifying the report as correct.
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E. A. Turner
Grayson County
Texas
General Road Fund
American Bank & Trust Co
Barlow Roberts
The
Merchants & Planters Bank
P. R. Markham
Commercial National Bank
B. B. Wilbanks
the State National Bank
Denison
Leo Murphy
Ass’t
Franklin Co
Commissioner’s Court
Dayton B. Steed
Joe W. Johnston
J. H. Biggerstaff
Lee Tamplen
Ab Sparks
Methodist Items Reflect Busy Year End Programs
The pastor winds down the year ahead of the Annual Conference in Denison starting December 2. Sunday services drew strong attendance and the Missionary Society bazaar at T. H. Lively Dry Goods cleared 102 dollars. Grady May to preach December 6 with Rev. W. E. Kirby of Celina likely to lead morning service. Fourteen stewards elected for next year and C. W. Bryant reappointed Sunday school superintendent.
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Denison
T. E. Sears
R.L. Hayter
J. D. Hoard
W. P. Vaughn
Grady May
T.j.smith
J. W. Davidson
W. R. Wilson
H. C. Willis
Roscoe Gillett
F.M. Echols
C.B. Bryant
O. P. Neilson
C. W. Bryant
Southerland Elected Church Leader Named to Advisory Committee
J P Southerland elected church leader and Mrs D W Smith Miss Bell Huddleston and J P Southerland named to serve on the Sunday School Advisory Committee.
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J. P. Southerland
D. W. Smith
Bell Huddleston
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for Croup
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound promoted for croup relief. Ad claims first dose smooths breathing by thinning mucus and opening airways. Brand associated with Kirkpatrick and Bryant.
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Foley
Croup
Kirkpatrick & Bryant
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. M. Echols Publisher
Ellis
Fannin County
Collin
Hunt
Grayson
W. N. Duncan
Total Cash Funds
Bing Blad
Dallas
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