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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1921
Page
3
The Whitewright Sun comments on growing water wagons delivering city water to farms as life support, hints at crafting cotton money, warns of a possible storm and winter coal needs, mentions two carnival firms avoiding Whitewright, reports two new bungalows near completion, and notes a resident selling over thirty dollars of turnip greens amid a drought of cotton income.
Superintendent Durham notes 21 instructors for the current session but confusion arose locating the full count until Prof Luper. Katy plans an electric alarm bell at the railway crossing north of the oil mill to prevent further loss of life. Whitewright enjoys good corn yields and prices around 40 cents a bushel for white corn, 38 for mixed. Marshal Foch is voted a member of George Washington Post, American Legion, Washington DC, for his command of American troops. The Generales dues set at 5000 centimes were rejected. State Fair attendance down due to high railroad rates. Whitewright round trip is $5.02 with no Sunday rate.
The passage notes regular round trip rates to Dallas were under four dollars, about two dollars fifty during the fair, and a Sunday rate of one dollar fifty. It highlights the gap between a cheap five dollar fare and a day at the fair costing a dollar and a half, explaining many would skip travel at higher prices despite cheaper options.
The town notes that more people start yard cleanup fires when winds are strong in fall. No one intends harm, but the windy conditions increase the risk of fires spreading beyond yards. Community awareness urged for safer burning practices.
The Ladies' Home Journal of Philadelphia topped all American publications with $1,000,000 in advertising in its October 1919 issue. Other popular magazines reached $500,000 per issue, while the Saturday Evening Post led weekly mags with over $500,000 across four 1920 issues, a record unlikely to be broken soon.
County Tax Collector J H Johnson mails advance statements of 1921 state and county taxes. The service helps distant residents mail in payments before February 1, avoiding a trip to Sherman. Women of poll tax age must pay 1 75 dollars before community property tax receipts are released.
A nationwide railroad strike is announced for the 30th instant. Brotherhood leaders say train men will try to keep food shipments moving to avoid public alienation, but the author argues public sympathy is already waning due to frequent strikes and rising costs.
A collage of editorial quips on economy prohibition and public life from papers like Dallas News Richmond Leader New York World and Brooklyn Eagle. Notable lines poke at pessimism unemployment armament and the American scene with satirical twists and a Whitewright street concert invitation by the American Legion Band.
An old advertisement promises Walls Catarrh Medicine prevents frequent colds by building up the system and cleansing the blood. It asserts internals reach mucous surfaces and claims testimonials are free. A bold $100 guarantee is offered for any catarrh case not cured.
A tonic claim describes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as purifying and enriching blood with iron and quinine. It touts strengthened energy, color in the cheeks, improved appetite, and broad appeal including children, noting malaria and grip germ destruction by its invigorating effect. Price 60 cents.
Mangrum Bros advertise Saginaw salt priced at $4.25 per barrel. The notice highlights bulk purchase options and delivery details for local customers seeking salt supplies.
The Dallas News notes a picture needing X ray analysis to decide if its value reaches $100,000. It argues such evaluation may not be worth the effort or expense.
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