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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1926
Page
3
Local residents including Tocals J. K. Pace and Mrs. W. T. Ross visited friends and relatives in Denison Sherman Dallas Greenville Bonham and other areas. Several guests stayed with relatives while others attended schools and toured. Also local ads offer second hand furniture and eye glasses fittings.
Ray Manning attended the first annual convention of the Atwater Kent Radio Dealers of Texas in Dallas last Friday. About 500 Atwater Kent radio dealers attended the convention.
Misses Bessie Joe Barbee and Clara Craig visited friends in Dallas over the past weekend and attended the State Fair.
Lem Tittsworth Co. advertises a strong selection of coal, heaters, and cook stoves available for purchase in Bonham. The message underscores good quality fuel and heating options for homes.
Miss Sally Moore at Park's dry goods store promotes a limited time Sun and Semi-Weekly Farm News subscription deal. One year for both papers priced at $1.50, with many already taking advantage and cut flowers or hand-painted cards available.
Lem Tittsworth Furniture Co of Bonham announces a real sale of Congo leum and pabecoleum art rugs priced at 8.50, 10, 11.50 and 12.50 dollars. See them now at the store.
Miss Aileen Thompson and Bira B Adams wed Tuesday evening at 8 at Beech Street Baptist Church in Whitewright Texas. Rev O J Wade officiated with ornate floral decorations and traditional wedding music featuring organ and violin.
An old advertisement touts Laxative Brom Quinine tablets as a one day cure for cold symptoms including cough and headache. It claims immediate action and notes E W Grove’s signature on each box with a price of 30 cents.
The Texarkana Gazette reports the marriage of Miss Adams and Mr. Adams with C. T. Thompson officiating. The bride wore bridal satin marine and silver with a lace veil and orange blossom rosettes, while bridesmaids in rose petal pink accompanied the couple to Whitewright, Texas for a bridal trip.
John Wannamaker argues that saving part of earnings over ten years distinguishes a successful business owner from a man left unemployed. He emphasizes the long term benefit of prudent financial habits and self discipline.
A little girl fears the dark as her mother plans to leave with the candle lit. The child pleads that she would rather the candle stay and the angel go, revealing a preference for light over spiritual protection.
Joe Johnson promotes electrical line work and repair services as his specialty offering reliable electrical repairs and maintenance for homes and businesses.
Gordon Bros. grocers advertise a special egg purchase rate offering 25 cents per dozen in cash or 27 cents in trade. They urge customers to bring eggs to their stores to receive the higher price this week.
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