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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1929
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun notes publication at the post office as second class mail matter and warns corrections for adverse reflections. It states notices of events with admission fees will be charged at regular rates, mentions memorials and resolutions, and notes four modern gin plants ready to begin operation as new currency reference.
Whitewright sees repainting and street upgrades as homes across the town receive attention. The town remains active with a steady flow of student transfers to Whitewright schools and a potential record high 1929 30 high school enrollment.
A Whitewright boy writes that he has two sweethearts, a blonde and a brunette, and that his preferences shift with each. The ramrod of this column replies that his system is fine but warns not to let the two girls meet.
A party signed a three year rent contract for a Whitewright business site after two weeks of searching. An old building will be razed to make way for a new fifty foot front structure. The party praised Whitewright for its appeal and quickly closed the deal.
A Cedar Rapids circus incident three days after the Fourth ends in tragedy as 11-year-old Jimmie Gregory dies after being struck by a car while carrying water for elephants. Mourners recall his act of kindness as a town pauses, and donors reflect on the value of reaching the good in people.
A short notice reports the phrase Negro problem looming, reflecting racial tension language used in the era and signaling upcoming discourse or policy debate on race relations.
The article describes violence in North Platte Nebraska where a black man killed a policeman and, after a mob burned the house he hid in the man killed himself. It notes 225 black residents fled the town. It also mentions Princess Anne Maryland where 500 blacks were ordered to leave. It condemns Congressman De Priest for stirring class conflict and threatening federal election law enforcement bills.
A selection of editorial quips from various papers remark on alimony and pensions, car names for Coolidge, American English, beauty parlors, and jazz in Japan. Observations touch on money, culture, and public figures with a humorous, pointed tone.
In 1867 a Winchester wielding preacher named Fightin Parson Potter rode into Texas amid border chaos. Indians and white bandits preyed on settlers as religious services were disrupted. Potter, named after Old Hickory, refused to back down and fought to spread Christianity on the frontier.
The article recounts how William Potter known as The Fightin Parson rode through Texas frontier towns with rifle and Bible using forceful gospel methods to tame unruly settlers. He served as Confederate chaplain and Indian fighter, notably taming a bully in his regiment and turning gambling sessions into prayer meetings.
Ben Luna, convicted in the 1920 postal robbery that left one worker dead and about 2 000 000 stolen, has been paroled to Murray Fisher in Dallas. The release followed judge James C. Wilson attorney R M Taylor and jury support, with Luna aiming for a chicken business on his Irving area property after serving 25 years at Leavenworth. Albert Rowan, named mastermind, remains in Leavenworth.
A Wan Ad promises to locate desired goods for buyers who are unsure where to shop. Readers can place inquiries to connect with sellers and secure needed products efficiently.
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