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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1921
Page
4
Disjointed satirical observations cover politics and society in Texas and beyond. Jokes about Prohibition and Republican and Democratic contrasts mix with quirky notes on governors terms, cotton tariffs, women in pants, and elderly ministers. Casual jottings reflect a 1920s-era newspaper column voice.
A reformer asks Congress to define ailments doctors may prescribe whisky for. A Chicago bride recovers after a nine day mental lapse, with a doctor noting relief upon her request for a new dress. A meditation on loving enemies suggests sharing half a 60 pound watermelon to ease hate and prejudice. Texas senatorial prospects seem thin with few Sequoias amid scrub saplings. Wives making bread and preserves contribute to the nation even without political clout.
The Baltimore Sun notes there are 3700 terms in the American language for profanity. It suggests many are excessive for regular use, while a few chosen expletives can spark strong feelings in earnest readers.
The essay notes that urban visitors chase theater and shows but soon tire of artificial pleasures. After months in a city, homesickness grows and real human contact wanes. It argues that friendship flourishes best in the country where families share common interests and intimacy deepens naturally.
A brief Exchange reflection on the inmost heart, joy and sorrow shared by close friends. It argues that genuine friendships cannot be bought and are more readily born in country life, urging people to think carefully before giving them up.
In these days of money scarcity the practice of paying with cash persists among some. A class of people still carries ready cash and tends to show it, inviting theft, while another hides money at home and avoids banks. Banks are the machinery of business and welcome small depositors with equal courtesy to the wealthy.
An old advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets as removing the cause of colds and influenza. It emphasizes there is only one Bromo Quinine and features E W. Grove's signature on the box, priced at 30 cents.
A Farm and Ranch column urges depositors to treat banks as friends, noting that every depositor becomes a friend and gains mutual benefits. Paying by check is safer, more convenient, and boosts community standing, with banks valuable in good times and stress.
The store promotes plain service without hype, offering standard grocery brands at low prices. It asserts equal quality to competitors and invites customers to visit, emphasizing no extra charges for perceived advantages.
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