Whitewright Sun Subscription and notices policy
The Whitewright Sun lists a subscription price of $1.50 per year payable in advance and notes its post office as second class mail matter. It states that notices of entertainments dinners and other paid events will be charged at regular advertising rates, as will obituaries resolutions memorials and any erroneous reflections will be corrected upon complaint to the publisher.
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Whitewright
The
Sun
United States
Notice on Whitewright power shortage and boilerplate news
The Sun notes a seven day electricity shortage in Whitewright as the Whitewright Electric Company lacks coal since Thursday and conducts limited daytime and partial nighttime service. The paper jokes about directing readers to Mr. Brodhead, manager of the light plant, for complaints while acknowledging their own troubles and potential temper.
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Whitewright
Whitewright Electric Company
Brodhead
the Sun
Mr. Brodhead
Jack Johnson Accepts Prison Term Decision
Jack Johnson chooses to begin serving his prison term and publicly signals acceptance of the sentence. Supporters and detractors react as news outlets report the development and potential implications for his future.
Democrats urged to donate to campaign fund
All Democrats now have the opportunity to show loyalty to the party by contributing to the campaign fund. It is said that the National Democratic committee is sorely in need of funds.
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National Democratic Committee
Ford Price Cut Impacts Saver's Plan
A narrator explains months of nickel saving to buy a Ford, bought a car last month hoping for a bonus on resale, then Mr. Ford reduced the price by 140 dollars, leaving the plan unsettled and reflecting the unpredictability of life.
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Ford
President Wilson Supports Cox Campaign Efforts In Texas
The piece notes President Wilson may headline limited speeches for Cox while in poor health. It reports the Texas Legislature meeting in Austin for a fourth special session under Governor Hobby, and contains remarks about future presidents being newspaper men, plus pension retirement for an 83 year old longtime Austin post office worker. It also highlights a Collin County pig selling for 2200 dollars, yielding a hefty implied monthly return for the owner.
Newspaper Costs Rise Over Newspaper Tickets for Votes
It is estimated that twenty five car loads of paper will be needed to print the extra tickets for the 27 000 000 women voters in the November election. This will cause another advance in newsprint and the poor newspaper man will have to dig up again. The Sun never thought about this when it was talking for woman suffrage.
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the Sun
Grayson Baptists condemn Sunday activities and tobacco use
The Grayson county Baptist convention at Denison last week classified cigarette smoking pipe smoking chewing tobacco and dipping snuff as intemperate conduct. Resolutions also banned Sunday baseball Sunday church visits Sunday afternoon car rides and Sunday runs of the State Fair. They urged reform to reduce tobacco and gasoline prices and fund preacher support.
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Baptists
Grayson County
Denison
Port Arthur police strike prompts citizen relief efforts
The Port Arthur police force went on strike after a chief of police seen as unsuitable was appointed. Bankers, doctors, lawyers, merchants and other citizens volunteered to provide services until a new police force could be employed. The ex service man, commander of the Port Arthur American Legion Post, was suggested as a possible object of the policemen’s objections. Local musings compare such potential court strikes to national crises. In Van Alstyne, residents note laws against weeds exist but are rarely enforced, and tall grass is viewed as a sign of home.
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Port Arthur
American Legion
Texas
van Alstyne
Flower scented feuds between Van Alstyne and Whitewright papers
A Tioga Herald note references a campaign feud with The Van Alstyne Leader and Whitewright Sun, denying brick-throwing during August. The piece mocks trashy streets in Van Alstyne and invites a Fore to visit Whitewright to enjoy clean air and fragrant flower gardens around homes.
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van Alstyne
Whitewright
Tioga Herald
Waggoner
Whitewright Dog-Killing Rat Scoop Sparks Medal Talk
The Whitewright Sun carries a tongue in cheek report about a dog killed by a rat, prompting playful bets between Celina and Van Alstyne papers. Rival editors challenge claims, joking about medals for the “rattiest” town and the man who sparked the tale.
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Whitewright
Bob Jones
Texas
Sun
Celina Record
Charlie
Waggoner
van Alstyne
Weasley
New York Judge Calls Prohibition on Remarriage after Divorce
Supreme Court Justice Russell Benedict urged banning remarriage within the life of either party as the only cure for the divorce problem. He criticized the 1919 Legislature for reducing the waiting period from five to three years and suggested requiring the injured spouse’s consent before permission to remarry. He said experience shows many divorces would not be filed if remarriage were prohibited during the period.
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New York
Supreme Court
Russell Benedict
Justice Benedict
Benedict
Open Shop Management Seeks Police Protection in Dallas
Dallas manager T. P. Roberts of the Open Shop Association asked police and city officials to prevent further attacks on three waiters employed in restaurants operating under the open shop plan who were attacked and beaten at different times Thursday night.
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Dallas
T. P. Roberts
Dallas Open Shop Association
Johnsons visit relatives as daughter heads to Ward-Belmont
Mr and Mrs Earl Johnson are visiting relatives this week. Their daughter Geraldine left earlier this week for Nashville Tennessee to attend Ward Belmont College.
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Earl Johnson
Geraldine
Nashville
Tenn
Ward-Belmont College
Sears Auto Co Offers Fifteen Percent Off Car Casings
Sears Auto Co announces a fifteen percent reduction on automobile casings with a buy now and save message. The offer highlights immediate savings on vehicle components.
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Sears Auto Co
Mr and Mrs L LaRoe Enter Daughter at TCU Fort Worth
Mr and Mrs L LaRoe traveled to Fort Worth early in the week to enroll their daughter Miss Louise at Texas Christian University.
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L. LaRoe
Ft. Worth
Louise
Texas Christian University
King and Boone Depart for Dallas to Attend SMU
Tom King and Will Boone left this week for Dallas where they will attend Southern Methodist University.
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Tom King
Will Boone
Dallas
Southern Methodist University
J R Andrews to Attend Confederate Reunion in Houston
J R Andrews leaves early this week for Marlin then travels to Houston for the Confederate soldiers reunion slated to convene on October 4. He will stay several days in Marlin before continuing.
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J. R. Andrews
Marlin
Houston
Gas Station Near Grand Avenue and Sears Street
R S Morehead nears completion of a gasoline filling station in the W T Truett building at the corner of Grand avenue and Sears street. The corner has been made attractive and autos will soon be able to drive in for gasoline and oil.
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R. S. Morehead
W. T. Truett
Grand Avenue
Sears Street
Former Sun editor visits from Edmond to see kin
W. Z. Spearman, once editor of the Sun, arrives from Edmond Oklahoma to visit relatives and friends. He enjoys life now and is not troubled by rising print paper prices, having left the newspaper trade years ago for the cinema business.
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W. Z. Spearman
the Sun
Edmond
Oklahoma
Mr. Spearman
Republican Rally at Whitewright First National Bank Corner
Republican rally hosts at Whitewright near the First National Bank corner Friday night September 24. Sherman and Denison Republicans will speak with a musical program. Attendees invited, issues only discussed, no personalities. W. O. Brents arranging visitors and dodgers.
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Whitewright
First National Bank
Sherman
Denison
W. O. Brents
Methodist Church Services Schedule in Childress
The Methodist church announces Sunday school at 10 with preaching at 10 for Noahs Good Fortune and the evening service at 7 30 titled Looking for Jesus The pastor invites all to attend prayer meeting Wednesdays and choir practice Thursdays All evening services start at 730 and everyone is welcome.
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Noah
Jesus
C. C
Childress
Sears Auto Co Want Ads Offer Savings Today
Do you read the want ads. Everybody does to save money. Sears Auto Co advertises deals and discounts for auto parts and services available now. Local readers urged to check classified listings for prices and timing.
Kimbell Milling to Install Shelter After Fire Loss
The Kimbell Milling Company plans a corn shelter for its meat plant located north of the flour mill. It will replace the shelter destroyed by a recent fire that leveled the elevator near the Cotton Belt depot.
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Kimbell Milling Company
Cotton Belt
Death of Dr O M Durhams West Texas Father
A message received last Thursday informs friends of the death of Dr O M Durhams father who lived in West Texas. Dr Durham left Whitewright months ago to stay at his father's bedside and remained until death. He plans to return soon to Whitewright to resume dentistry practice.
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O. M. Durham
West
Texas
Durham
Whitewright
Pierce and Sons Cafe Serves Top Eats with Great Service
At Pierce and Sons Cafe patrons are urged to try the best meals and enjoy superior service, inviting customers to ask friends about the experience.
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Pierce & Sons
Bank Commissioner Jack McMillin Visits Parents Saturday
State bank and insurance commissioner Jack McMillin was in town Saturday to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. S. McMillin, according to local sighting reports.
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Jack McMillin
State Bank and Insurance Commissioner
Mrs
D.S. McMillin
Habitual Constipation Cure Promoted in 14 to 21 Days
An advertisement promotes LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN as a syruphonic laxative for habitual constipation. It claims prompt relief with regular use for 14 to 21 days to establish regular action. The tonic is described as stimulating and regulating, very pleasant to take, priced at 60 cents per bottle.
Sherman Moves To Enforce Teacher Contracts
Sherman September 21 The Sherman School Board will ask State Superintendent Annie Webb Blanton to cancel the certificate of any teacher who breaks a contract to take another job elsewhere even for a higher salary. The action aims to deter bidding by other Texas cities for local teachers.
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Sherman
Sherman School Board
Annie Webb Blanton
Baptist Sunday School Announcement
On next Sunday W C Cooks Bible class meets at 10 o'clock in the Odeon theatre building Pastor Boston will lecture on the lesson All men of this town and community are invited The beginners department meets in the Sunday school rooms at the church These rooms are being fitted for the exclusive use of the little tots and we hope you will place the children in Sunday school at an early age Miss Susie Noe has charge of this department The balance of the school will meet in the main auditorium of the church.
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W. C. Cook
Odeon Theatre
Boston
Susie Noe
Sunday School Welcoming Note Promotes Classes
Hope to arrange more classrooms later but invites attendance at Sunday school with a hearty welcome. Signed by W. L. Newsom, Superintendent. Also notes grain and cotton insurance available on farms with agent W. J. Barbee.
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W. J. Barbee
Quinine Tonic LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE Ad Promo
An aged ad claims LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE is superior to ordinary quinine, offering tonic and laxative effects with no head nervousness or ringing. It advises seeking the full name and the signature of E. W. GROVE at 30c.
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E. W. Grove
Royse City School Board Hires Dabney for Intermediate Dept
At Tuesday night’s meeting the Royse City school board employed Miss Dabney to fill the vacancy created by Miss Clarice Thomas resignation. Dabney will oversee departmental work in the intermediate grade. Teachers were also hired for the colored school.
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Dabney
Royse City
Clarice Thomas
Miss Dabney
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