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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1925
Page
7
The Whitewright Sun discusses starting children to school each Monday and avoiding missed days. It notes the new headlight law and calls for strict enforcement. A local store fire incident shows toy caps igniting a box of candy, driven by mice chewing into caps, burning the box but causing no material damage.
The city commission approves preliminary surveys and data collection to gauge public attitude toward permanent street pavements. It urges similar towns like Trenton and Plano to pursue standard pavement work, warning Whitewright not to concede inability to start a nucleus until a definite project is defined.
Chesley Rutledge and Postmaster Brents had a local blacksmith make a large wire receptacle to burn papers and store trash. The burner sits at the back of the post office and reduces fire danger while preventing waste from migrating to neighbors. Insurance rules and city ordinances require wire burners, yet many merchants have not adopted this inexpensive safety device or complied with the benefiting ordinance.
The piece notes Whitewright’s withdrawal from this year’s expo scene and sketches how Greenville Bonham Sherman Leonard and Bells fairs step in. It mentions Greenville’s recent brass band and large trackless cars, Hunt County Fair in Greenville, Red River Valley Fair in Sherman September 22 to 26, Bells Fair catalog, and Bonham parade for Fannin County festivities starting on the 20th.
The Sherman Democrat notes ongoing troubles in fair advertising and how papers balance duty to institutions with fair treatment of all advertisers. The Van Alstyne Leader cites Wright Sun arguing against half-rate ads for Hunt County Fair but acknowledging some papers printed a reduced rate. The Leader compares this to early Red River Valley Fair ads in Sherman and broader industry practice.
Texas emphasizes valuing newspapers and their aid as the Red River Valley Fair aligns with local papers for paid advertising. Editors White and Waggoner praise fair business practices, expecting extensive coverage and promotional support from Van Alstyne, Whitewright, and other outlets as the fair grows alongside Grayson County prosperity. The piece also defines the ideal citizen as a booster who pushes local progress.
The Red River Valley Fair is praised for its prompt actions in handling a situation. Local officials and organizers emphasize community impact and positive conduct stemming from the event.
A reflective quote warns that choosing a middle path gains no backing from either side and that knocker types will face retaliation. The column cites opinions from the Lubbock Avalanche and the Columbus Ohio State Journal, noting a mother who finesses fare by aging her daughter to enable travel, and a shop that remains closed Sundays but stays open Saturdays for Sunday dinner needs.
France and Italy seek debt settlements and look for moral obligations for the Government to honor. A Springfield Republican quote. A Arkansas Gazette remark notes women have long focused on dress and may drive a movement to address their wrongs.
Notice in the name of Texas and Grayson County to unknown heirs and owners of Lot 4 and 5 in Block 15 of Dumas Addition Denison for delinquent taxes. Suit brought by the State seeking foreclosure. appearance required at the October 1925 District Court session in Sherman.
In Grayson County Texas T J N Johnson and BE C Baum non residents and all other interested parties are notified that Lot 9 Block 50 Miller's Second Addition Denison faces taxes totaling 127.60 to the State and 152.63 to the district court. A hearing is set at the Grayson County Court House Sherman on October 5 1925 to show cause why judgment condemning the land and ordering sale for taxes should not be rendered.
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