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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1917
Page
7
October 22 set aside for Buy It Made in Texas Day at the State Fair of Texas with speeches by J A Kemp and a Hoover office representative. If realized a cotton mill in operation will be part of the Made in Texas exhibit, with Texas mill owners cooperating and visitors invited to see a live mill.
Walter Burton announces a poultry show at the State Fair of Texas October 13 28 with at least five thousand birds. Louisiana fanciers will participate for the first time and the Tri States Silver Wyandotte Club plans a first annual show with Texas Oklahoma and Kansas breeders. Barred Rock Club also conducts its usual show with specials alongside fair premiums. State Fair premiums total 2250 plus special awards.
The State Fair of Texas will host College of Industrial Arts Day on Saturday October 20. A special Denton train will bring about 1200 students and faculty, with thousands more expected from Dallas for the celebration. C I A will display a large and distinguished exhibit reflecting its status as the South’s largest women’s college.
In the State Fair of Texas swine department held October 13 28 1917 premiums total 4361 with top money in Poland China Hampshire and Duroc Jersey classes. Poland-China 1148 includes 600 from American Poland China Record association and Standard Poland China Record association. Duroc Jerseys 1178 includes 400 from National Duroc Jersey association and 140 to Texas breeders via State Promotion club. Hampshire 1179 Berkshire 558 Tamworth 586 Essex 358 Yorkshires 358 O S C and Chester Whites 358 includes 50 from Chester White Swine Record association.
Government experts praise Grayson County soils as best for wheat and oats in the Southwest. Farmers invited to meet federal representatives at the Red River Valley Fair on October 16 to compete for cash premiums up to five dollars per peck of wheat and oats, plus prizes for corn exhibits.
President Wil son urges patriotic service and conservation of food as the Red River Valley Fair in Sherman Texas highlights the war effort. Housewives and prospective Southwest visitors have saved surplus fruits and vegetables, with cash premiums to reward the effort. Mrs Rowan Mills leads the department and expects the largest canned fruit display yet at a Southwestern fair.
W. C. Brents advertises highest payments for eggs and butter, inviting producers to bring their goods for immediate purchase.
The oil lamp's design remained largely consistent for twenty centuries, lighting homes from peasant huts to royal palaces and illuminating caves, chapels, and grand temples. Prior to the mid 1800s only vegetable and animal oils were used until James Young of Scotland introduced mineral oils in 1850, kerosene and paraffin.
The greenwood tree is identified with holly which keeps its green color year round. It was said to shelter Robin Hood and other outlaws in Lincoln green. The tale rests on the belief in protective coloration to evade authorities in Nottingham and other towns.
The passage reflects on self focus versus concern for others. It argues that when we prioritize self over others we appear shallow and unthinking, since true dialogue centers on the lives and concerns of those around us.
Some scientists call mistletoe a parasite that drains the host trees. They blame birds for dispersing seeds, spreading the plant. The piece asks if Cupid will approve a substitute to curb the issue.
The Red River Valley Fair, a non commercial event, announces Press Day on October 5 with editors and staff as guests. A midget act from Europe and Belgium appears October 16, featuring Princess Marguerite Duchess Leona Prince Dennison Count Andrine and Tom Thumb comparisons. The act claims multilingual performers and engaging Q A sessions.
Bay horse eight years old sixteen hands high offered for sale. Guaranteed to work anywhere. Part payment acceptable with a milch cow. See W R Ford. tf.
Bread delivered by auto any day to any part of town for fresh bread and quick delivery call 177 Long's Bakery. For sale my residence in East Whitewright will take cows in trade write Panhandle Texas EK D Pippin
Advertisement by W. T. Hastings offers repair cleaning and adjustment for sewing machines at 112 North Walnut Street Sherman. Claims broken machines are his specialty and can save the customer the price of a new one. Paid S 14.
Sherman Texas residents and visitors will learn city planning at the Red River Fair on October 16. Expert Geo E Kessler, famed Southwest planner, will oversee an exhibit showing Texas city planning data and municipal research from the University of Texas Bureau. Exhibits cover public hygiene sanitation pure foods and fire prevention displays through several nights.
The advertising notice claims PAZO OINTMENT cures itching bleeding and protruding piles within 6 to 14 days or the money back. It touts ease and rest from application and lists a 50e price.
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