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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1920
Page
4
The issue recalls historic GOP strength in Texas with 250000 claimed after the 1896 McKinley vote, and notes Democratic runoff results with Neff at 264075 and Bailey at 184702 from August 28. A weather shift brings sunshine and renewed smiles across town.
John G. Gilbertson of Wichita Falls the Republican nominee for Governor will tour Texas from now until November 2 delivering one to five speeches daily. The campaign also notes a Dallas lease by Lu ther Nickels and Senator Bailey’s eldest son to practice law under Bailey Nickels Bailey.
The Deport Times recounts Arkansas politics with a negro candidate for governor running on an Independent Republican line to show he can draw more votes than the regular Republican hopeful. It notes possible outcomes if black voters turn out and hints at state reactions. A separate local item describes a scale salesman visiting Deport, a weight inspector finding two scales out of balance, and the salesman returning the next day to try for orders.
Miss Maurine Durell Noe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Noe, died at 8:10 p.m. Sunday at 621 W Crawford St from typhoid fever after several days illness. Her life, marked by culture and service, inspired those who knew her as an example of living.
Miss Durell, born November 10, 1900, died aged 19 after a life of church service with First Baptist in Whitewright. She graduated in 1918, taught briefly, then attended Austin College at Sherman in 1919. Survived by parents, one brother, five sisters, grandfather W. T. Noe, and two aunts. Funeral Tuesday afternoon drew many friends from Whitewright.
In Salina Kansas on September 13 a trained elephant named Snyder went berserk as the circus opened. Three rounds from five army rifles killed the maddened animal after it toppled cages and hurled a lion cage about thirty feet, endangering crowds gathered near the tent.
A newspaper item notes the afternoon performance was abandoned and records the elephant’s value at $10,000. The report highlights the costly end to the act and the animal's appraisal.
A Dayton company acquired the Blue Bird Electric Clothes Washer trademark and goodwill for 800000, crediting rapid growth to newspaper advertising. Gardner Advertising Agency chief H S Gardner attributes the surge to the Blue Bird Happiness in the Home campaign and large newspaper space. The new Dayton owners plan to continue the advertising program with their 58 years in appliance making.
Sophia XIX, famed for four straight world championships, inspired Hood Farm. The Texas Agricultural Experiment Station bought an unborn calf from Sophia for 500, and her Experimenter, now heading the College Station herd, marks the fifth world championship victory of Sophia. Her offspring enrich several Texas dairy herds. Sophia stands fifteen years six months and has yielded 110,918 pounds of milk and 6,353 pounds of fat.
The record shows a woman producing an average 12,324 pounds of milk and 706 pounds of butter fat per year, giving her a clear lead of 693 pounds of fat over the next best competitor.
Mrs Elizabeth K Denton aged 81 was found dead in her bed Tuesday at her son-in-law Warwick’s home in the Ely community. She was in her usual health when she retired Monday night and is presumed to have died of heart failure. The remains were laid to rest at Pilot Grove Cemetery Tuesday afternoon with Rev Mc Craw conducting the funeral service.
Ribbons to fit all machine makes newly received at the Sun office. Prices are one dollar each.
Members J. N. Powell George German Horace Gordon Paul Roberts D R Montgomery Charley Sanders Rollie Vestal Lewis Holland and Lloyd Moore from this place traveled to Cannon last Saturday night to assist in confering degrees in the Masonic lodge there.
P. J. Pierce and Sons advertise wholesome fountain drinks made with proper mixing and prompt service, promising delicious beverages for patrons seeking quality refreshments.
Purifies and enriches the blood to restore vitality and energy. You can soon feel its strengthening invigorating effect. Price 60c.
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