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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1926
Page
6
Notice from The Whitewright Sun warns that all notices of entertainments box suppers and other benefits with admission or monetary charge will be billed at regular advertising rates. Memorials and resolutions of respect are also charged. The paper pledges prompt corrections for erroneous reflections upon any person firm or corporation upon notification.
Whitewright merchants offer sale aid while a half inch rain Sunday night improves ground for wheat sowing. Denison and Sherman report heavier rain. Samson plans a stunt in Whitewright drawing crowd. The Sun reports growing subscriptions amid drought concerns and coverage of Dr. J Frank Norris murder trial. A debate on women’s equality runs alongside local notices and humor.
The state accounts for seventy percent of the world’s sulfur production and hosts over 20 000 oil wells in 75 counties. Texas reports vast iron reserves across 19 counties and natural gas fields with substantial capacity. Daily use stands at 154 million cubic feet. In 1925 Texas produced 600 000 dollars in silver. The state leads in cotton livestock wool mohair rice and more.
A collage of quips from multiple papers remarks on science, life length, efficiency, and fashion. It notes terse observations about fame, politics, and style while joking about antique garments and modern eyewear. The fragment hints at shifting cultural attitudes and editorial wit.
Quotes from the Arkansas Gazette praise gains in reform while noting brake failures and a sign of progress in justice. Life magazine comments anticipate broad favor for Chicago's new midnight curfew as parents celebrate easier access to club tables amid nightlife tensions.
The Norfolk Virginian-Pilot notes the campaign book accuses the Republican party of moral bankruptcy. The piece hints the upcoming primaries will stress this theme as observers view the political scene. A Swiss inventor reportedly created an earthquake announcer resembling an alarm clock, joked about by The Passing Show.
A compilation notes that fourteen foreign countries will train at US Army schools during 1926-27. Other items include London police injuries, early public transport in Nantes, and the cost of maintaining soldiers in the US UK and France. Additional facts cover Sing Sing's name origin cannibalism tale salve saved missionary, a Parisian's $10000 bequest to his cook, Navy teeth identification, dogs fearing fire, a delivery man fending off dogs with matches, Chauncey M Depew quote, Spain subsidies for large families, Italian large families, US metal furniture abroad, Texas trains with men in stockings, Napoleon House sale, English taught by radio in Japan, and tips on politeness.
A Russell Kansas Record editorial argues against sending printing to distant cities for cheap rates. It highlights the economic benefits of local printing, including employment, tax support, and community information, and warns that outsourcing undermines home businesses and quality.
Local dispatch notes light events and quirky happenings. Dunk Botts reports on a storm drowned by rain while Sim Flinders seeks a hideaway with his wife. Yam Sims recalls a loud explosion near Tickville provoking bank bust fears. The Hog Ford Preacher injures an elbow while gesturing, Ellick Helwanger is praised as sober, and townsfolk weigh in on various light anecdotes.
Raz Barlow visits the Old Miser on Musket Ridge asking about sowing turnip seed. the Miser says he did not count them. Washington Hocks offers farm relief plans drawn with his walking stick. Cricket Hicks, tired yet sociable at a sermon, attends the biggest meal in a while and notes the need for friendly appearances in elections.
A live turtle discovered in Connecticut bears the date 1815 carved on its shell. The find was reported recently and noted as a curious historical mark on a living animal.
Mr and Mrs J A Ragsdale attended the funeral of their son in law Lewis Bothe who died at his home eight miles northeast of Kemp Oklahoma. The service took place in Denison on Wednesday afternoon with Rev J F Norris officiating. Bothe was a familiar visitor to Whitewright residents.
Dr. L. B. Holland of Dallas departs Monday for Rochester Minnesota to spend weeks at the Mayo Brothers clinic before pursuing post graduate surgery study in New York City. His wife will visit her parents during his absence. Sell it with a Sun Want Ad.
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