Whitewright Sun Mail Matter Entry
The Whitewright Sun was entered at the Whitewright Post Office as Second-class mail matter.
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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1914
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun was entered at the Whitewright Post Office as Second-class mail matter.
Term of subscription lists rates for one year six months and three months with a margin date indicating payment, notes that subscriptions expire on the first of the month, and asks subscribers to notify if the paper is not received regularly.
Special Notice details charges for resolutions of respect obituaries and cards of thanks at 3 cents per line. Church lodge notices advertising socials or entertainments also billed at 3 cents a line. Religious fraternal or public meetings aimed at public benefit publish free of charge.
The region must adjust to a new era by planting less cotton and diversifying with other products. The public should stop dwelling on the war and losses and begin planning for the future to improve business prospects across all sectors.
The Sun secured a watch fob keepsake destined for the grounds and race track of the Texas State Fair in Dallas. The weekly notes the fair opens Saturday and touts new features, permanent buildings, and a strong, lasting educational mission.
World famed aviator Lincoln Beachy will perform looping loops in his airship at the Dallas Fair on October 24 and 25, with a second show two days later.
A collage of 1920s era items: Victor Talking Machine orders 250 bales of distressed cotton at ten cents per pound via Texas agencies. Katy railwayman Harry Phillips dies from injuries after a fall near Leonard. St Louis plans a $150 million cotton loan fund with government and business backing. Sherman merchants gather cotton on a public square but must remove due to fire risk. Senator Sheppard proposes cutting salaries of government officials. Revival meetings at Tom Bean Times yield 49 church additions. Battleship Texas set to visit Galveston on October 31 to receive a silver service. the ship’s specs and size noted. Shaves, shampoos and shines at Simmons’.
A local millinery shop touts moderate prices without sacrificing quality or style. The ad promises no fictitious prices and invites customers to compare offerings and service, noting the store sells the ACH line of millinery materials and trimmed hats.
Barnum & Bailey’s circus will perform in Sherman on Wednesday, October 21, opening with a new feature The Wizard Prince of Arabia. The production employs over 2,000 people and promises baby lions, a tangoing elephant, dozen bands, wild animal acts, equestrian feats, acrobatics, magic, and a myriad of amusements. A free street parade and excursion railroad rates are advertised.
The Baptist Young People's Union invites Baptists to attend a Sunday evening program at 6 15 featuring scripture lessons and parables from Matthew and Jesus Transfiguration and parables recited by Mrs Fudge Mrs Epting Miss Mildred Browning Miss Sallie Joe Gowdy and Mrs Harry Brown with leader Mr Harley Glidewell encouraging youth work and blessings from prepared talks.
Suffering from bilious headaches and stomach trouble, a man credits LIV-VER-LAX with quick relief and a full cure. He says doctors offeredカルomel but worsened him, noting he now feels renewed and plans to share the remedy with his children. Bought from Dyer & Jones. barber offers added services and clubbing deals.
Apply Sloan's Liniment to the back and loins for quick relief from lumbago a rheumatic condition. It also treats colds sore joints rheumatism neuralgia sciatica and similar ills. Money back if not satisfied. Also report: About 3 30 Monday morning G A Gregory died suddenly in Sherman of heart failure. Remains brought home and interment at Whitemound cemetery Tuesday. Survived by aged mother wife three small children and three brothers.
Mr W S Wilkins of Gates North Carolina reports using Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey in a case deemed hopeless and achieving a complete cure. The ad urges purchase of 25 cent bottles and notes relief from dry hacking cough when medicine is allowed to trickle down the throat. Work on the warehouse progresses rapidly and will soon be usable serving local farmers for years. Leonard Graphic.
The ad proclaims Dr King s New Life Pills ensure good digestion correct constipation and a tonic effect on the system. It promises purifying the blood and ridding the body of poisons through the bowels with a 25 cent price at the Sun office.
Regular correspondent recalls a string of village vignettes from Dog Hill and nearby places. The preacher cannot preach due to a wash week. jokes about promises and money float amid daily life. Local mischief includes a jailhouse coming out, a store owner trimming yard sticks for profit, and a rescue plan for Slim Pickins from a rising cistern near a moonshine stil l on Musket Ridge.
Sun office offers typewriter paper in various sizes light or heavy weight for sale. Durable sheets suitable for documents and correspondence are available at affordable prices.
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