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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1942
Page
7
A nostalgic reflection on a career in crime reporting with close calls during burglaries and a car theft ring case. The narrator recalls hiding from gunfire, a riot gun misfire near him, and tense stakeouts. He describes posing as a buyer to cover a city crime story and the eventual bust after returning to the newspaper office.
A collection of short humorous stories and puns illustrated by anecdotes about Lincoln logic and social quirks. The pieces showcase quick retorts, mistaken assumptions, and everyday misunderstandings in light, old fashioned style.
Three volunteers are called to help a sinking lifeboat. A Frenchman shouts Viva la France and jumps. An Englishman calls God save the King and follows. A Nazi proclaims Heil Hitler and pushes an Italian overboard.
A floor-walker, weary of his job, quits to become a police officer. Months later a friend asks how he likes policing. He says the pay and hours are good but the best part is that the customer is always wrong.
A brief note records Mr Brown taking his son to dinner at a friendly house, describing a calm social visit and the informal gathering it involved.
Lucille Waddell is summoned to appear by 10 AM on the first Monday after 42 days from issuance for a divorce petition filed July 16 1942 in Grayson County Court Sherman Texas. Plaintiff P H Waddell alleges abandonment since April 1934 and one child Joyce Louise Waddell. Court date set by W R Henderson clerk.
A hungry boy pesters his father as dinner is late. He openly asks why he cannot “kick up a row” like at home when meals are delayed.
Fragmentary dialogue discusses how Smith injured his hand but mentions only reckless driving as the cause. The exchange notes a missed trail and an opportunity after the other driver seized tea, reflecting a tangential anecdote rather than a clear news item.
In a frontier style exchange a guest at a dude ranch argues with a cowboy about saddle orientation. The dialogue spotlight shows humor and regional, informal cadence characteristic of vintage Western anecdotes.
Two colored men discuss a new Pullman porter job with one recounting his conductor’s instruction to treat passengers with tact. The fragment hints at workplace etiquette and social dynamics aboard rail travel.
A fragment recounts a humorous anecdote about a hotel worker startling a guest in a bathroom. The speaker uses dialect to describe the incident and a supposed lesson in politeness and tact.
Two rookie workers debate writing a note as a love letter. F R questions the time spent while S R insists on accuracy to avoid looking foolish if read in court. The dialogue centers on caution and honesty in a personal missive.
A young barrister, the Earl of Birkenhead, protested a judge's sympathy for his opponent. The judge rebuked him and their exchange grew personal. Finally the exasperated judge declared, You are extremely offensive. As a matter of fact, he replied.
A fruit and vegetable dealer hires a boy to open at 3 am for truck farmers. The boss visits at 2:30 am to find the boy missing until 3:07 am. The exchange turns into a sharp remark about hours. A separate line recalls a cake joke between Earl and a companion.
Mrs. Whifflebotham smiles as she echoes a remark about the paradox of fools and beauty. The exchange with her husband highlights playful wit and light domestic humor.
Bilson compliments Wilson on his appearance and jokes about his wife’s beauty aging, while Wilson replies that she still looks good though it takes longer now.
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