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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1919
Page
6
The notice explains that the date beside each name shows when the subscription is paid and that all subscriptions expire on the first of the month. It asks subscribers to report missed deliveries and dates the item Friday October 31 1919.
Oak Hill and Whitewright observers discuss a constitutional amendment drive allowing cities to levy additional taxes for public improvements. Mayors urge support to relieve municipal budgets, aid road funding, and finance housing and infrastructure amid rising costs. The piece also notes newspaper subscription price changes and advocates reader action.
The text argues that current funds for road construction are exhausted and maintenance is at risk. It notes many municipalities cannot proceed due to taxing limits and lack of revenue. The proposed amendment would allow people to tax themselves for necessary improvements without imposing new taxes on individuals.
The author muses on awarding blue ribbons in the call show sector at a fair. They suggest if Edi May had free hand, calf standards would be raised and blue ribbons tied on.
A Leonard Graphic quote rails against invasions of sanctum and demands punitive humiliation for offenses described as drives and quotas. It accuses a few people in offices of propagating such aims, claiming the invasion will continue until monetary contributions cease. The passage references a Philadelphia incident involving assault on a boy.
A Whitewright Sun reader recalls childhood discipline shifting from backyard tools to hospital procedures, noting how times change with science and sterilization. The piece jokes about the higher cost of living driven by modern methods and reflects on Missourians observing the change.
Those injured in the late war may equip themselves for practical livelihood by contacting the Federal Board for Vocational Education at Dallas to take advantage of this opportunity.
LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN is a syruphonic laxative stated to cure habitual constipation in 14 to 21 days. It relieves promptly when used regularly and is described as pleasant to take. Price listed as 60c per bottle.
The T H Lively dry goods store was burglarized Sunday night with a large quantity of silks stolen. Thieves pried off back window bars, entered the office and store, ransacked the premises, and took targeted merchandise. Sheriff investigating. no arrests yet. Lively estimates about 2000 dollars loss. he offers a 100 dollar reward for arrest and conviction.
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