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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1918
Page
2
The Whitewright Sun informs subscribers that the date on the paper margin shows paid time through the first of the month. If delivery is irregular, readers are asked to notify the office to correct the issue.
Rates specify one year or six months at 1.00 within Grayson and Fannin. Outside counties charge 1.50 yearly or 0.75 for six months. No subscription accepted for less than six months and payment must be in advance.
The item touches on General J J Pershing's 1920 presidential chances and local commentary on public life. It also notes influenza illnesses, a church official assigned to YMCA overseas duty, marriage licenses for Bernave Mariquez and Assescion Sanchos, and a Red Cross Christmas package effort for soldiers in France. William Lindsey Lindsey dies after influenza and pneumonia illness.
The Whitewright Sun notes that the town has contributed two first class doctors and now maintains three as normal operations resume. It argues health habits and sanitation reduce medical need, and praises civic cleanliness as a preventive measure shared by the community and its soldiers returning home.
A respected local business man died leaving a wife and two children along with two brothers and a sister Jim Lindsey of Lott Texas Mrs H C Bliss of Trenton and Geo Lindsey serving with the American Expeditionary Forces in France. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev W J Epting and Rev C Childress with burial at Oak Hill cemetery. The Sun shares in the community sorrow and offers sympathy to the bereaved.
After weeks of sickness our dear husband and father is called home. We thank friends who watched over him and offered comforting words. Special gratitude to Lynch lodge I. O. O. F. and the doctors who served cheerfully and those who sent the towers. We acknowledge Bro. Kerr and Bro. Epting for their messages. Mrs. B. R. Allison and Children. LOST Old-fashioned gold hair pin return Sun Office.
A shy young soldier in khaki shares a lonely moment in a city library with a sympathetic girl. She offers to write letters and knit for him, sees his sacrifice as a service to country, and they pledge to stay connected as he departs tonight for camp. The farewell at the station leaves him hopeful and resolved.
J H Johnson and B B Wilbanks of this city were called to Greenville today after the death of their niece Zelda Wilbanks daughter of Dr M L Wilbanks of Greenville who died from influenza. She was 19 and had visited Sherman friends. Her mother formerly Miss Noah Johnson died earlier. Survived by sister Clotile half sister Laverne half brother Theron and step mother A F Lackey of White Mound. J W Johnson of Tom Bear and others extend sympathy.
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