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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1916
Page
7
The City Market promotes sanitary meat and urges customers to phone in orders. Three wagons sell meat across town, but the sellers admit that keeping meat sanitary is impossible during several hours of town wagon transport.
E J Kiest director of Press and Publicity for the State Fair of Texas announces completed plans for the annual Press Day. The event aims to boost Texas publishers through closer fellowship and cooperative discussion, held in conjunction with the State Fair to maximize impact for Texas and its interests. New initiatives and methods promise a longer lasting, unforgettable occasion for editors and newspaper men statewide.
J J Eckford director of athletics at the State Fair of Texas announces that many championship games will be held during the 1916 fair primarily football. Teams from leading educational institutions of the Southwest will compete with daily scheduled contests promising close and exciting sport for thousands of visitors.
A. A. Jackson announces a world class vaudeville collection for the Texas State Fair Coliseum Park October 14 to 29. He promises the show will eclipse previous fairs with top billed acts and a balance of artists rarely seen outside major circuits.
T Morgan of the grandstand announced the new Hippodrome Circus will be staged in front of the steel stands at the fair. He said it is a major innovation among fair amusements and expected to draw large crowds with twenty five world class acts including riders gymnasts clowns aerialists and daring performers.
E M Kahn, longtime state fair official, predicts the 1916 State Fair of Texas will attract more visitors than any prior fair. He notes record privilege and concession sales, sets October 14 to 29 as the run dates in Dallas, and urges friends to attend the sixteen day event for pleasure and profit.
William Doran, longtime director of gates at the State Fair of Texas, explains that automatic cash turnstiles at all park entrances speed entry by registering entrants when a coin is inserted. He notes no need to make change or buy tickets, aiming to handle up to a million visitors this year.
Thousands visit Dallas to see farm implements vehicles and machinery with a larger display than ever before J C Duke notes more exhibitors and improved exhibits tractor focus belts operations draw bars and latest equipment across Implements and Vehicles divisions dates October 14 to 24 inclusive at the State Fair of Texas.
A ceremony at the Martindale residence united Miss Etta Lackey and Mr John A Finch of Memphis Texas on a Wednesday afternoon August 23 witnessed by immediate relatives. Rev A R Nash officiated. The bride, a longtime San Antonio teacher, wore navy blue taffeta traveling attire. After a Colorado Springs and Denver wedding trip, the couple will reside in Memphis.
Cold signs include stuffed-up head clogged nose tight chest and sore throat Dr King's New Discovery offers relief with antiseptic balsams that soothe irritated membranes clear the head loosen phlegm and help you breathe easier A persistent cold needs full treatment until gone a 50c remedy from your druggist for 47 years
Railroad schedules list eastbound and westbound trains with times. Northbound No 2 and Local No 4 appear for local service, while southbound trains run at 4 50 p m and eastbound at 9 30 a m and 3 35 p m.
Community observer notes a merchant who insists on fair dealings to protect local commerce. He actively circulates his dollars locally, signaling commitment to the town’s development and economic vitality.
An old advertisement notes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic strengthens the elderly and the young to endure summer heat by purifying the blood and boosting the system. It also promotes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE as a non nerving quinine option. Includes EH. W. GROVE signature and prices 50c and 25c.
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