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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1921
Page
6
Unprevented numbers of crickets appear in various sections of the state. They threaten economic loss as they gnaw holes in clothing, ruining dresses left in closets. Store unused garments in tight chests or paper bags, and use moth balls for protection. Exclude insects and kill any that enter.
It will pay you to make the trip to our store. We are making prices you will not find everywhere. M. C. Spivy & Co., Bonham.
In Sherman Texas during October in Fifteenth district court Judge Hare presided. L S Seals pleaded guilty to three counts of forgery and received two year penitentiary terms in each case. The first sentence was suspended but may be renewed as a full sentence if a future felony is found. Seals’ wife faced related charges and received a suspended sentence in a separate trial. Evidence showed Seals could not write and that forged instruments were created by Mrs Seals with his participation.
Ely and Enterprise opened Monday with Prof. Earl McFarland of Randolph as principal and Miss Jewel Reynolds of near Hail as assistant. The item notes several local visits and movements including barn fire at Walter Nevill's, and a church note with Rev. Henderson of Whitewright preaching at Enterprise. Community announcements include visits by Aubrey Wilson, W A Smith, and others, plus a pricing slogan from M C Spivy & Co Bonham.
A poem-like lament describes gunmen roaming the land. It laments shootings of fathers, cousins, and nephews as darkness gathers and mobs commit violent robberies without mercy. The piece conveys fear and moral outrage.
Hayes Healing Honey treats cough by healing irritated tissues and includes Grove Open-Trate Salve for Chest Cold Head Cold and Croup. Rub salve on chest and throat for children with cold or croup. Salve penetrates skin to stop cough. Packaged together at 35 cents.
A verse by Walt Mason laments gun violence and law enforcement's struggle to curb crime. It portrays gunmen roaming streets, police bungling efforts, and the ripple effect on ordinary people who fear travel and safety in neighborhoods. The poem casts the era as plagued by bullets, traps, and growing danger.
On the testimony of customers, we are led to believe our prices are lower. M. C. Spivy & Co., Bonham.
The Sun reports The Burleson Burr semi monthly student publication at Burleson College Greenville lists F. W. McFatridge as first assistant editor in the masthead.
An advertisement from M. C. Spivy & Co. of Bonham promotes improved values and service standards. The notice highlights the firm's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction in its offerings.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic restores energy and vitality, purifies blood with iron and quinine, and enriches appetite. Marketed as a pleasant tonic for both adults and children, it claims to destroy malaria and grip germs through its strengthening, invigorating effect. Price 60 cents.
An old Bonham business motto from M. C. Spivy & Co. proclaims, We will give you the best there is to be had in values. The slogan reflects the shop’s pride in customer service and fair dealing in that era.
A Bonham business note from M C Spivy and Company emphasizes careful expenditure this season. The message highlights prudent budgeting and cost control as essential for the period ahead.
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