Whitewright Sun Local Notices And Wry Observations
The Whitewright Sun notes subscription rates and presses the town to fund the soldiers tuberculosis sanitorium with a $1000 quota. It jokes about hens teeth and rental houses, warns about fire hazards from dead yard grass, and cautions on burning yards to avoid neighboring fences and structures. An announcement mentions railroads returning to owners by December 1 with little service improvement expected.
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Leonard
Bevo
Dallas Milk Supply Drops By Half
Dallas records show a fifty percent decrease in milk supply. The Dallas Dairy Association president blames lower cow production since spring, while locals suspect Wozencraft's milk inspecting committee may be siphoning water from the supply.
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Dallas
Dallas Dairy Association
Wozencraft
Local notes on towns, politics, labor and finance
Articles discuss Van Alstyne and Whitewright rivalry, labor open shop stance in Dallas, coal shortages and fuel fears for Whitewright, Ben Looney’s gubernatorial bid, and editor friendships. Also mention of a Dallas confidence coup recouping five thousand dollars and local tobacconist offerings.
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van Alstyne
Bro. Fore
Whitewright
Dallas Chamber of Commerce
Organized Labor
Dallas
Dallas Open Shop
the Sun
Dallas News
Governor's speech and a marriage notice in Mangum Star
The governor defends pardoning powers and criticizes Republicans while outlining a land tenant plank. Announced is the marriage of Audrey Glidewell to Lawrence Melton at the bride’s North Oklahoma Avenue home. The couple left for Devol where Melton works as express agent for M E&T R Co.
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Audrey Glidewell
S.R. Glidewell
Lawrence Melton
North
Oklahoma Avenue
C. E. Myrick
Classie Glidewell
Harry van Atta
Traffic Cop as Person Not Just Sign Post
A World Herald column reminds readers that traffic officers are people not mere signs. The piece lauds their patience and courtesy amid daily aggravations, noting how familiar figures on streets can be overlooked until a kind act reveals their humanity.
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Omaha World Herald
Watering House Plants by Need Not Schedule
Water is essential for plant life whether indoors or outdoors and must be supplied as a moist soil condition. Do not water on a fixed schedule. instead water when the soil feels dry or just moist to gauge the plant’s needs.
Blarney Not Out of Place in Life’s Rough Edges
A citizen column from the Exchange reflects on using a bit of blarney to brighten tired lips while recognizing the line between flattery and sincere approval. It argues adults should temper sharpness with kindness when possible.
Mystery line from Galveston News quote on tears
A Galveston News quote reflects on how many tears a baby can shed and still keep its face dirty, describing an odd world observation in a concise remark.
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Galveston News
The Lilac Tree Blossoms in Scholarly Note
A short descriptive piece on the lilac tree detailing its place in the olive family and its relation to privet. It notes the lilac’s renowned fragrance and its value lies in the beauty of its blossoms rather than fruit.
Emerson Quote on Spirit for All
A compact quotation frames a broad ideal of spirit that reaches the poor and hungry, arising from quiet places like dry grass, pine stumps, and stones under the March sun, reflecting John Emerson's view of universal accessibility and simple taste.
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Emerson
Cotton Seed Buy Offer From F R McFatridge
F R McFatridge advertises a cotton seed purchase at 65 dollars per ton. He invites growers to bring stock for grading and payment.
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F. R. McFatridge
Furniture prices rise subtly at Looney’s shop
Will Looney, proprietor of Looney’s Furniture and Undertaking, notes prices have increased since years past, though changes are barely noticeable to casual shoppers. The shop remains a local fixture for furnishings and related services.
Grayson County Furnishings Offer Short Notice Sourcing
Will Looney promotes a local furniture shop claiming a broad stock and the ability to order any item quickly. The ad emphasizes prompt service and custom sourcing for Grayson County customers.
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Grayson County
Will Looney
Aldersons and Wilsons Visit Local Families
Rev. and Mrs. J. F. Alderson spent part of the week as guests of S. H. Montgomery and family and other relatives. Mrs. J. R. Wilson of Leonard is visiting her daughter Mrs. Murry Bryant while several of Bryant’s relatives are ill.
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J. F. Alderson
S. H. Montgomery
Fort Worth visitors seek cotton seed buyers
Mr and Mrs Frank Holland of Ft Worth visit relatives here. F R McFatridge offers to pay a little more than others for cotton seed and asks to be called before selling.
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Frank Holland
Ft. Worth
Shersee
F. R. McFatridge
Foley's Honey and Tar advertisement claims healing coughs
The promotion touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a pure non opiate remedy that soothes inflamed throats and relieves croup and other coughs. Testimonials from Mrs W H Thornton and Geo P Randall praise its effectiveness in stopping tickling throats and aiding sleep. The ad notes high quality ingredients and compares cost to imitations.
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Foley
W. H. Thornton
W. 10Th St
Little Rock
Ark
Geo
P, Randall
Dayton
Nev
Pape's Cold Compound Quick Relief for Colds
A vintage cold remedy promises rapid relief in hours. Take every two hours for three doses to open nasal passages stop runny nose ease headache feverishness and sneezing. The product is inexpensive widely sold in drug stores and contains no quinine.
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Pape
Costa
P J Pierce & Sons Cafe Service Grows Through Years
Our cafe service pleases. That is why our trade has grown from year to year. P. J. Pierce & Sons.
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P. J. Pierce & Sons
Pagoda at Truett and Moore’s Furniture Store
Readable text mentions a pagoda scene at the Truett and Moore furniture store. The item centers on display features and the showroom setting, highlighting a decorative element within the store environment.
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J. H. Waggoner
Edtitor
Nathaniel Pattilo
Patillo
Ben Looney
Greenville
Texas
Leader
Whitewright Sun
Waggoner
Fore
Tioga
Tioga Herald
Rudolph
Bayer
James Boyd
Jacob
Gallaher & Son
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