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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1918
Page
2
The Whitewright Sun urges readers to invest in Liberty bonds and meet quotas for the war effort. It notes local actions to curb influenza, mentions gasless Sundays in the East, and reports on local traffic violations and civic duties while highlighting national mobilization and fundraising.
The President nominates Major General Merritte W. Ireland of the medical corps for four years as surgeon general. He succeeds Major General Gorgas, retired October 5. Gorgas led the Panama Canal effort by making Panama habitable and paving the way for the canal. Whitewright and Dallas lead Texas cities in the Fourth Liberty Loan.
Whitewright opened the fourth Liberty loan drive with a dodger urging subscriptions. By Wednesday night $115,450 had been pledged, with the district aiming for $184,081 and an expected over subscription before the October 19 deadline. Largest gift was $10,000 by Kay Kimball. nearby districts Canaan and Kentuckytown exceeded targets.
J H Waggoner editor and publisher of the Whitewright Sun in Whitewright Texas swears to ownership and management details for October 1 1918. The document lists publisher editor and business manager as J H Waggoner with ownership lines and security holders noted in compliance with federal statute.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet Monday at 3 p m for Bible study and business. Members are urged to attend, as the group emphasizes teaching and service in Christ's example. The note also promotes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE for 30c with EH W Grove signature.
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