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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1920
Page
6
T. H. Lively announces a drastic one quarter discount on the entire stock at Everything to Wear in Whitewright Texas. The note claims the offer is genuine and ongoing for a few days with no price tickets changed, urging thrifty buyers to take advantage of the fall sale.
A compact yearbook of local items from Van Alstyne and Whitewright including population figures, a call for Democrat contributions to State Headquarters, approval of a $50,000 Whitewright Ida road bonds, quail sightings on Bonham streets, and a Middlesex Ontario farmers half-holiday initiative with United Farmers involvement.
A collection of light notes describes weekly farmer picnics and leisure, a Whitewright Sun editor losing 140 on a Ford purchase, and a Collin County pig selling for 2200. The items reference communities including Whites Wright, Celina, and Trenotn Tribune, noting regional activities and humorous local comment.
Readers vented frustrations after a Ford price drop of 140 dollars. A Whitewright Sun reader laments saved nickels and a disappointing purchase. The Van Alstyne Leader chimes in urging to swap the car for a canine with a rat killing claim, reflecting playful reader reaction.
Foundations for the citys water pumping machinery are underway while the equipment, bought June 27 for delivery by September 27, has been shipped but not yet arrived. A concrete addition to the pump house will be built to house the new Fairbanks Morse seventy five horse power type Y oil engine and a Sullivan air compressor.
The city will install a two stage centrifugal service pump and an air lift pump for well use. Once in place, the system promises a modern, reliable pumping plant and enables rapid extension of water mains and related improvements as funds allow.
The Grayson County Sunday School Association county officers will meet Sunday at 3 o clock at the Baptist Church to organize a district association. All interested, especially officers and teachers, are urged to attend. The state association includes prominent Texas leaders such as Judge Wm F Ramsey and Mayor Woznecraft of Dallas. Will L Newsom, For the Committee.
The Hico paper reports Millis and Keller’s tent show delivering top entertainment this week. It notes capacity crowds at every performance and praise for a better than usual tent theatre presentation. Monday night’s bill In the Eyes of the World was well presented and enjoyed, with Tuesday follow-up continuing the positive reception.
A lengthy notice praises a Wednesday night Western play titled When a Man Marries. The cast receive high marks for adaptability and the band and orchestra are lauded for their music. The management earns commendation for hosting such high-class entertainers. The ad also mentions a nostalgic buggy image and a Sherman Democrat quote.
Announcement that manufacturers are making buggies on special orders shows how far autos have surpassed the old-fashioned vehicle. The nostalgia stirs old timers to reminisce about sunlit summer afternoons on shaded country roads with a best girl by their side. The piece recalls courting rides and the memorable moment when one spoke hearts, with no other ride matching a new old-fashioned buggy.
Grove's Wasteless Chill Tonic restores vitality and energy by purifying and enriching the blood. You can soon feel its strengthening invigorating effect. Price 60c.
Austin Callan argues against doctrinal battles and creeds. He urges kindness to all, serving others as the true measure of religion, citing unity in Christ’s love over labels and divisions.
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