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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1923
Page
4
Sherman reports a surge in teacher certificate exams as Grayson County sees more applicants. Supt. George W. Acton notes 100 took July exams, 55 registered for August, with registrations expected to rise by Aug 1. Across Texas counties the trend mirrors Grayson’s, mostly women seeking credentials.
The Navy intelligence division reported the arrest of Charles F. Bennett in San Antonio Texas charged with embezzling 75000 dollars while a paymaster. The manhunt spanned Canada Mexico and the western states after his 1920 disappearance. He reportedly sold oil stocks in Texas and was to be taken to New York for court martial.
A collage of wry lines and observations from papers including the Detroit News Tampa Morning Tribune Indianapolis Star Los Angeles Record Seattle Star Sacramento Star Wall Street Journal New York American Tampa Morning Tribune Pittsburgh Chronicle Birmingham News London Morning Post. The snippets poke at politics war taxes and culture with a mix of humor and social critique.
A council asserts its right to fair profit for its printing work and to receive local jobs in the town or community. The statement links the demand to a note about hot weather, framing the issue as essential for the community.
R. S. Morehead promotes a “special pump” that displays exactly how much gas is delivered, ensuring customers pay for what they receive.
William McPherson born 1866 Inverness Scotland lost eyesight and hands in a 1906 Colorado quarry explosion now reads raised letters by licking them. He lives at 3024 Flora Ave in Kansas City and learned the method six years after his injury earning astonishment from blind teachers worldwide.
A blind man in Honey Grove learns to read by touching the raised alphabet with his tongue while a Chicago teacher traces the same letters on his shoulder. After over two weeks of patient effort he masters the alphabet and begins reading the gospel of St John the first book attempted.
Texas asserts ownership of the largest pecan tree in the nation. The claim centers on its size and age, drawing attention from local residents and regional agricultural groups amid statewide pride in native species.
The famed tree near Lampasas attracts buyers who want to plant trees with nuts selling up to 500 dollars for especially large specimens. The owner keeps the tree in scientific care and has it sprayed by the State inspector of pecan trees, who used over 100 gallons on the last spray. The topmost branches reach beyond 100 feet, and the tree is still growing.
A sensational local item reports a man known for smirking offers a pony for a kiss to a young girl who replies she can earn more by taking castor oil. Authorities warn against such harassment and urge caution.
Editor Holford recounts a visit to a Garland merchant who argues for boosting town trade. He rails against underpaying printers and warns that newspapers must earn a living like other trades while supporting local merchants and banks.
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