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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1915
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun announces subscription terms for readers. Subscriptions expire on the first of each month and readers are asked to report missed issues promptly.
The cotton crop is short this year but if price stays at ten cents or higher, producers could earn more money than in 1914.
Grayson county will receive $36 768 less public school money this year than last due to the allotment being reduced to $6.00.
Denison merchants prepare a four day style show from October 6 to 9. Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce W N King leads the effort, backing the event to ensure its success.
Citizens of Bells push for a business men's league as towns in Grayson county increasingly form cooperatives to safeguard local interests. The movement reflects a broader trend of regional cooperation among small communities.
The Sherman Democrat notes cotton prices approaching ten cents per pound and warns farmers not to sell for less. Whitewright buyers have offered ten cents and higher for twelve days, signaling a firm market.
The Van Alstyne Civic League begins with 211 members and promises to propel local progress. The Van Alstyne Leader notes men may later take on tasks once mobilized by the women and a strong rallying call to action is described.
The Celina Record lauds J H Biggerstaff of Whitewright as the best man for the precinct. It notes his Tennessee roots, long Texas residence, prior public service, and suitability for the sheriff or any county role, with focus on finishing important start‑up affairs in the Commissioners' Office.
Dr. O. M. Ball of A. and M. College urges draining water holes and oiling remaining ones to control mosquitoes and flies. He warns these pests are disease carriers amid ongoing flood conditions.
Dr Ball warns heavy rains threaten public health across the state urging ditch cleaning trash burning and water hole oiling to curb fly and mosquito-borne diseases. The note cites fever and related illnesses and calls for proactive sanitation measures district by district.
The piece argues painting maintains prosperity and value, noting paint costs $5 or $6 per gallon and prevents water damage to wood and iron. It extols dry surfaces as costing nothing and asserts paint preserves value without declining in profitability, with DEVOE, Dyer & Jones as sellers.
A loan offer from Tom Barbee promising sums at a fixed rate with repayment options over five to ten years and a provision to pay 1-10 each year. The ad presents a straightforward financing proposal aiming to attract borrowers seeking structured annual payments.
A collection of light observations and anecdotes on family life, money, marriage, and social manners. The piece blends humor with small town foibles, noting how neighbors react to children, wealth, and everyday tensions in Texas life and family dynamics.
The Home Bakery announces its restaurant department is first class in every respect under the management of L. C. Long, proprietor.
An ad promotes Grigsby’s Liv-Ver-Lax as a remedy for inactive liver causing headaches indigestion constipation low energy and mood. It claims natural, effective action with no calomel dangers and offers a money back guarantee at 50c or $1 per bottle, sold by Dyer & Jones.
Property consisting of 105 acres four miles northeast of Ector offered for sale at fifty five dollars per acre. Describes part black land and balance black sandy soil with good improvements and plentiful water. Terms to satisfy buyer. Seller: Tom Barbee.
102 acres five miles from town offered at 30 dollars per acre. Ten acres of pasture, rest cultivated, mixed soil including black and sandy lands, very good improvements, favorable terms. Ideal for a homebuyer. call Tom Barbee to view.
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