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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1961
Page
3
The column lists numerous residents and visitors from Sherman and nearby towns such as Dal las Dallas Bonham Richardson Port Neches Idabel Oklahoma City Wichita Falls and Vernon. It also mentions a funeral in Idabel and a rare note about wolverines killing deer caribou and sometimes attacking moose.
Bob Bartos discusses choosing a dog breed and size to fit life, home, and budget. He notes 114 recognized breeds and explains that some popular breeds offer size and coat options, using the poodle as an example with three sizes.
The excerpt details dog breed sizes and coat variations. Beagles come in small and large editions. schnauzers in miniature standard and giant. dachshunds in two sizes with smooth wire and long coats. collies in rough and smooth coats. Shetland sheepdogs as miniature collies. and miniature pinschers and airedales offered for smaller and larger dog lovers.
A quirky feature explains the origin of the term dog days from Sirius the dog star and its role in ancient astronomy. It notes Sirius as the brightest star and mentions the star’s white dwarf companion, while also touching on superstition about dogs and rabies. The piece segues into a legal notice about a 1961 property suit in Grayson County, Texas.
Three mothers boast about their sons then a joke about a son visiting a psychiatrist. A driver inspecting an engineer’s hand on a zigzag mountain road reveals the punch line: no brakes as the car speeds along.
A Texas man driving home from California takes a wrong turn in New Mexico and spends hours without civilization. In a gas station, he vents at the pumps attendant, who calmly says he is in Texas. The man recovers and admits, Texas is big enough for a man to get lost in.
A bride becomes a wife when she stops lowering her eyes and starts raising her voice. Definition of a child: A creature who stands halfway between an adult and a television set.
A American construction engineer travels with his native driver to a distant Brazilian or Andean work site. One morning they arrive in a small village after a day’s drive through the mountains and consider their next steps before continuing to the job.
A woman about to leave her car after a crash shouted at another driver, accusing them of poor driving and noting she had struck four cars that morning. The remark highlights frayed nerves in a string of incidents on busy streets.
A youngster on his first day at school tells his mother he learned that all the other kids receive an allowance, while he does not. The gentle exchange captures a humorous moment of kid logic and family life.
A secretary explains why she was late saying the buzz from her alarm clock woke her. The employer mishears as bus and laughs. Later a witty exchange follows about marriage with a minister father and an attorney fiancé.
An odd newspaper fragment describes a monkey negotiating for a coconuts consignment, detailing a quirky barter scene. The brief note highlights the animal’s bargaining stance and the possible delivery arrangement.
A monkey known for sharp trading clashes over value with a prospective buyer. The buyer paces the treetops while Egmont’s wife urges him to hold to his original price and not be pressured into a higher offer.
A doctor questions a fat woman about adherence to a prescribed diet while she adds her regular meals. Miss Blank and another patient discuss tranquilizers and social behavior. A joke with a rat references Dr Zilch and a food reward, noting his wealth and age.
The Sun accepts items from individuals and organizations but the editor decides what is news and rejects items that are too old or promotional. The paper emphasizes newsworthiness over self promotion and maintains discretion on publication relevance.
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