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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1918
Page
4
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The notice lists 12 month and 6 month subscription prices for Grayson and Fannin counties and for outside areas. It states one year for $1.00 within the two counties and $1.50 outside, with six months at .60 and .15 respectively. No period shorter than six months will be accepted and all payments are in advance.
Grayson county remains top in the state and Whitewright leads Grayson county in War Savings Stamps sales. The Van Alstyne Leader notes silence on allied war fund work in town, urging stronger patriotism. Red Cross reports a $15,453,050 expense for French soldiers and $13,829,418 set aside through December 31, 1918.
General Frost reports Marshal Crimp has arrived with his army of occupation for the winter, signaling a tense seasonal standoff.
Saturday night actions by General Snow closing with Monday triumph in this section. Van Alstyne fell 25 to nothing to Trenton’s forces. Trenton sought $2 000 allied war fund quota. town raised $727.31. Citizens selling Liberty bonds and War Savings Certificates drew government ire and urged holders to keep them.
The column discusses holding war bonds, furlough plans for Students Army Training Corps, and a bank deposits comparison that omits Whitewright. It notes Whitewright being passed over in deposit tallies and praises local support as Allied drive progress is reported across Grayson County.
The piece surveys Whitewright's war fund and Liberty loan contributions, noting a six percent county advantage claimed in Sherman and a loss of one third of territory due to a tax and depot changes. It argues for postwar rail wage adjustments and discusses teachers institutes timing and pay, referencing local commentary from the Sherman Courier.
Law requiring in person payment of poll taxes threatens veterans as Legislature discusses remedy and fairness for soldiers returning from service.
The Denison Herald notes thousands of young men overseas will miss voting due to absence when taxes are due. It argues their sacrifices deserve a voice in public affairs and urges inclusive voting rights before February 1 each year.
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