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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1926
Page
4
Notices of entertainments box suppers and benefits with admission fees will be charged at regular advertising rates. Memorials resolutions and similar items will also be charged. The publishers will correct any erroneous reflections upon character or reputation brought to their attention.
The Sherman Democrat praises the Whitewright Sun for its printing and news quality. It highlights local fairs, cotton harvests, gas line plans to Farmersville, and strong Grayson County journalism. Residents attend the R and R Theatre in Whitewright for nightly shows and music.
Mrs Rowley praised as capable manager at the R and R theatre in Whitewright where the Tom Bean Times urges the public to enjoy shows. Farmers from the Whitewright area won ribbons at the Red River Valley Fair including sweet potatoes, showing strong local competition from Southeast Grayson.
In the Whitewright Sun Jim Waggoner accuses Ernest Parker of The Sherman Democrat of imagining a letter from a local young woman. The Leader notes Parker may be judged by writing rather than appearance and questions the idea of Parker as a hero.
The Terrell Tribune profiles a local man with three young children after losing his wife three years ago. He lacks wealth or a bank account yet cares for his motherless kids with dignity as kindly neighbors consider aid.
A man refuses to place his children in an orphanage choosing to care for them alone. For three years he cooks, cleans, and earns to feed and clothe his family while keeping cheerful daily toil. Neighbors, press, and the Tribune praise his steady devotion and humane example as a common man doing his duty.
Bonham Texas merchant M C Spivy & Co announces hard efforts to align dry goods prices with the low cotton market, promising price adjustments to ease shoppers.
The Archer City Rews editor describes the town for unfamiliar readers listing notable assets. He notes the courthouse as one of Texas' finest, and mentions it is receiving $20,000 in funds.
The text lists numerous enterprises and residents highlighting a bustling community. It notes banks, a Republican post office, printing office, churches, schools, butcher shops, dry goods stores, home breweries, automobiles, and a powered electric system, plus lawyers, cafes, and various trades. It paints a portrait of a lively town with diverse services and lively characters.
Bonham Texas merchants M C Spivy & Co announce focus on attractive dry goods pricing to appeal to customers facing current cotton prices. Claim high dry goods prices hurt sales.
Gordon Bros grocers offer 25 cents cash or 27 cents in trade for eggs this week. Bring your eggs to earn more.
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