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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1914
Page
19
The notice indicates the item is entered at the White Wright Post Office as Second class mail matter, marking its handling category and distribution pathway within postal service procedures.
TERM OF SUBSCRIPTION dollar amount and expiration rules printed to subscribers. Subscriptions expire on the first of the month and readers are asked to notify if the paper is not received regularly.
Special notice outlines charges for resolutions of respect obituaries and cards of thanks at 3 cents per line. Church and lodge notices and entertainments with revenue are 3 cents per line. Public benefit religious or fraternal notices are published free of charge.
The article discusses farmers urged to hold cotton in gins or warehouses amid price manipulation fears and war-related demand changes. It notes a looming large crop following a record yield, uncertain European markets, and questions why cotton trades may be restricted while other exports proceed.
Businessmen in Atlanta propose a plan to buy at least one bale of cotton at ten cents a pound and hold it until conditions normalize. An association within the U S Senate aims for each senator to own a bale, allowing storage at home to avoid insurance and warehouse costs. If adopted widely, the tactic could stabilize the market across the cotton states.
The Texas Industrial Congress bulletin estimates this season’s cotton crop at four and a half million bales. Projected gains occur mainly in Western Texas with larger acreage and higher yields.
The phrase On to Paris appears as a Kaiser slogan and as part of Paris interurban promoters led by McKinney. The odd coupling links wartime rhetoric with local transportation schemes in a period study.
Ernest Logsdon has transferred management of the Pla ne Star-Courier to F. E. Wankan and A. A. Bagwill, indicating a leadership shift at the newspaper.
The upcoming State Fair in Dallas will debut on October 17 promising a different and improved experience. Organizers tout enhancements across exhibits, rides, and attractions, aiming to attract larger crowds and deliver new entertainment options.
A revival meeting at Ector ended with thirty conversions and twelve additions to the church. In religious usage conversions and additions are synonymous, and it is hoped the remaining eighteen will find work to suit them.
An eight year old boy died in Dallas last Friday from tetanus after sticking a splinter in his foot. The article warns that tetanus germs lurk where barefoot children play and urges removal of nails and snags and cautions for outdoor play.
The speaker argues that cutting legislators per diem would force a faster warehouse law. He chides lawmakers for needing a month in session to craft adequate legislation, implying poor quality work while in Austin.
It is believed the three nations France Russia and Great Britain recently agreeing not to seek peace talks without consent from the others will prolong the conflict and hinder early arbitration prospects on the European continent.
Bonham readies for the semiannual session of the Northeast Texas Press Association on September 18 and 19 with a welcome awaiting editors at Fannin's capital. A lively entertainment is promised for tired newspaper men and families, though a rush order could derail plans.
At the first gathering of Wylie farmers and business men officers and directors were elected and 1400 dollars of stock subscribed with 700 paid. The group announced readiness to build the warehouse as soon as the legislature passed or disposed of the warehouse proposition.
M H Pope, claiming farmer representation, urges a one year debt moratorium in the legislature. The idea, though well intentioned, would halt debt payments and likely choke other industries and livelihoods, a consequence increasing with further reflection. Some legislators have shown openness to the proposal.
Bring your boys and girls to us for their hair cuts. We take pains to please. Simmons Bros.
Contemporaries report P C Keith has bought Watson stock of confections and fountain and will open a drug store in the building at Travis and Houston streets as soon as preparations and stock arrive. The notes mention turnip greens and buttermilk as suggests to ease the cost of living amid a promising turnip crop and good milk supply this summer.
The Denison Herald notes the circulating rumor of a new eight story hotel to rise on a prominent city corner. It asserts no confidence is violated and expresses hopeful caution that the rumor may prove baseless.
D W Leigh takes control of the Blue Ridge Success with Whitley Reed stepping aside for broader fields. Jeff McLemore campaigns hard, arguing the nominee should be the one with the most votes. Leonard’s new high school building is ready for occupancy though classroom desks and auditorium seats are pending. In Dallas a workers’ march highlights rising distress as global events loom over local hardship in Texas.
Ex Senator Joseph W Bailey spoke to the Texas legislature by invitation on Wednesday night, noting a calmer, more logical approach than six years ago. He defended Democratic principles, announced he does not seek the senate, and offered a thoughtful critique of democracy.
The Honey Grove Signal notes that no additional contenders entered the race, signaling a slate aligned with a genuine Democratic platform and leaving the field to a single primary or incumbent choice.
Dodson's Liver Tone is advertised as a vegetable liquid medicine to replace calomel for liver sluggishness. It claims no after effects, is safe for children and adults, and costs fifty cents with a money back guarantee if it fails or satisfaction isn’t met. The ad urges readers to buy at Dyer & Jones.
Patent medicine claim touts Po-Do-Lax as a remedy for pimples bad blood headaches biliousness torpid liver and constipation. It says the laxative tones the liver purifies the blood and prevents indigestion. A 50 cent bottle is offered with a money back guarantee. Available at all druggists.
The Great War is described as the most historic and vast conflict, spanning continents and involving immense casualties and changes. Texans are urged to read Dallas Morning News, Dallas Evening Journal, and Dallas Semi-Weekly Farm News for authoritative wartime coverage at nominal cost.
A cool roomy shop on the North side offers three trained barbers ready to serve customers with the best and quickest cuts.
C M Shannon publisher of the Richmond Coaster in Waco Texas claims Liv-Ver-Lax cured him of bilious headaches and malaria symptoms. He warns indoor workers are prone to malaria and urges prevention to avoid serious complications, asserting the remedy can prevent and cure malarial signs.
Mrs. H. T. Strange of Gainesville Georgia suffered a severe back ache and kidney bladder inflammation. She reports relief after taking Foley Kidney Pills, stating her back grew stronger and kidney and bladder troubles disappeared.
A local shop invites owners to bring baby carriages for re-tiring by Dixon and Hayter. The service promises refreshed upholstery and repairs, highlighting expertise in stroller and buggy restoration for families seeking renewed mobility.
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