13 Aug 1915
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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1915
Page
1
The legend explains the word kiss from a Greek shepherdess who shared a priceless pearl with Kisthenes. Brigands steal all but the pearl hidden in her mouth. Kisthenes tries to receive it with his lips while her hands are bound, but the pearl remains lost in the grass. They marry and live happily ever after.
Sherman Tex Aug 9 Mrs Florence Miller who shot her husband Jeff Miller on the streets of Sherman recently appeared before M H Garnett of the Fifty ninth district court Saturday afternoon and had a habeas corpus hearing. The defendant's bond was set at 1500. The case is set for trial on September 1 with the sheriff summoning a special panel of sixty men to report for jury service on that date.
Julian Field, engineer for the good roads construction, and County Commissioner Johnston surveyed roads west of town on Monday to determine how much wider they must be to fit the new system.
A terse remark argues that a person is defined by actions, not inner thoughts, stressing restraint in expressing opinions aloud. The claim centers on behavior over private belief and warns against broadcasting unspoken judgments.
A compact remark noting that some women make good wives and some wives make good husbands of what they marry, reflecting views on marriage and suitability.
Clarence Ousley urges Southern cotton farmers to unite and warehouse grain via government and banking support to secure fair prices. He argues 1915-16 could bring shortages, potentially a cotton famine, unless warehousing financing is used and public panic is avoided.
F K Gillhan a 35 year old known as Knox Gillhan died instantly at Love's restaurant after drinking carbolic acid he had bought at a local drug store. He had asked for coca cola to steady his nerves before going home and spoke to bystanders before collapsing. He leaves a widow and three children Hazel Evaline and Elbert.
A series of generous deeds brightened communities, drawing reactions from residents and officials. The acts inspired goodwill, with witnesses noting how small gestures sparked broader acts of neighborly support and cohesion.
A farmer sent a dilapidated tin chicken coop he found offensive to his eye to a Ford plant. The Ford engineers replied with a humorous letter suggesting a new car was being sent to continue the pleasant relations.
A woman grows furious with her husband and stops speaking to him, an action noted by neighbors as unusual. The incident highlights a rare moment of heated emotion ending in silence rather than confrontation.
A blush is described as one of the few things that cannot be counterfeited, highlighting its unique, genuine nature in contrast to forged impressions.
The text notes a paradox about a booster who seems to wait for others to lift him up. It plays with the idea of reliance and reciprocity in social dynamics without citing a specific event or source.
In Franklin county near Lone Star, Frank Pierce about 18 staged a death by his own action to frighten his wife. He stood on a barrel with a belt around his neck fixed to a rafter. the barrel head fell, he dropped, was cut down, and died the next day after a physician reached him.
The Bells Tribune praises W. M. Stockton the concrete man for his return and notes his presence in town prompts civic activity. It suggests Main street residents unite to extend the concrete walk to the street's end.
In a last minute turn of events a letter from Washington spared Route No 10. Patrons and local officials aided by Congressman Sam Rayburn secured continued service for W. W. Mason who will maintain his rural mail routes south of town. Route No 8, however, was discontinued as the postmaster general completed his action and the carrier returns.
A concise reflection on the futility of measuring a neighbor’s achievements by the observer’s own frame. It questions how personal perception distorts understanding of others’ prosperity.
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