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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1921
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun lists subscription price at 1.50 per year payable in advance and issues on letter and notices policy. It states charges for admissions, obituaries, memorials, and unsigned letters or communications, requiring real names for publication and promising corrections for any defamatory errors.
The State Press claims a nickel buys a fine cigar, but the Whitewright Sun notes prices and habits have shifted since before the war. The Bonham Favorite mocks the claim, saying State Press never smokes. A North Texas clan tale then circulates about an irate husband at a picture show, prompting a manager to warn off any man with another man's wife as eighteen men slip out the back door.
A respected local resident reported hearing a fierce barrage near his home last Friday. He saw corn stalks shaking and ears twisting as a heat popper caused the corn to burst, ending the frightful racket.
A harsh reply to a past due account addressed to G. H. Pittman & Bros. contains a customer’s defiant message. The claimant notes future payment when others pay, and asserts the burden of meeting a debt akin to facing judgment day and meeting God. The quotation is attributed to a Dallas Times Herald report.
Proprietary laxative tablets claim to cure chills and fever in a day. Advertised as effective for head and sinus aches, with E W Grove’s signature on each box. Sold for 30 cents.
A collection of witty sayings from various papers reflects on marriage, industry, disarmament, finance, and international affairs. Notable lines critique efforts in politics and business while lampooning delays, red tape, and wartime aftershocks as observers poll the path to enduring peace and economic recovery.
The term ostracism comes from ancient Greek practice where citizens banished someone by voting on oyster shells or pottery shards. If 6,000 votes were cast against an individual, they were banished for ten years, with ten days to settle affairs and retain property rights. Syracuse used a similar Petalism method using olive leaves.
A correction clarifies music instruction locations for Miss Chenoweth and Mrs. Harp. Each teacher will teach two days in each building, alternating between grammar school and high school. Both educators will continue serving their current pupils in both schools.
On January 1, 1921, wholesale druggists declared cash and 30 day terms for the trade and urged retailers to move to cash only. The community is urged to settle 30 day accounts as they can, but the plan shifts current customers to strict cash and 50 day terms effective September 1, with all 30 day accounts closed at month end if unpaid.
Sunday school at 9 45 a m and service at 11 a m marked on the church calendar. The Senior League gathers at 7 p m, with Reverend QO T Cooper presiding elder of this district delivering the 8 p m sermon.
Rev A A Kidd missionary secretary of the North Texas Conference will present a five reel motion picture at the Methodist church next Wednesday night. It showcases mission fields similar to those shown at the 1919 Centenary Celebration in Columbus Ohio. Admission is free and no collection will be taken. All are invited.
A Sun want column announces a promotional sale price of 25 cents, urging readers to try the offer. The snippet emphasizes affordability and invites audience participation in the deal.
Due to cot ton scarcity, two companies agree to run only one gin this season, to be the Johnson & Jameson gin. The Willard battery is highlighted as a top market option, with local agency by R. S. Morehead and Rub-My-Timkins infection noted.
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