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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1947
Page
6
Lexington Avenue becomes a price ad battleground as a rival touting The Hamburger with the College Education at 25c steals customers. The longtime favorite retorts with a new sign claiming Hamburger with the High School Education, Lo.
A shopper confronts a butcher over finding bits of rubber in meat. The butcher apologizes and attributes the incident to a recurring issue where horse meat has been replaced by automations in processing.
An old newspaper page features a witty exchange about love and perception. The quote suggests affection can confuse people into believing the world revolves around romance, capturing a lighthearted, reflective tone.
A father explains to his curious son that executive ability is the art of claiming credit for the hard work done by someone else. The line captures a witty, cautionary view of leadership and accountability.
A man shouts in shock as his wife runs off with another man taking his new car. The banter underscores a domestic dilemma and a sudden loss of property, reflecting a tense moment likely from a local-era humorous or dramatic column.
A Virginia editor suggests the bride dip her ring in dishwashing water three times daily to protect it. This Week Magazine weighs bathing suits, noting that women are viewed as modest and romantic while men are seen as practical and hard-headed, prompting some alarm about evolving standards.
A West Coast city fire department notes that during emergencies men grab trousers while women reach for purses. The host comments on wallpaper, and the host’s son draws a pink elephant on it, joking that the boy has seen an elephant only once.
A village bond grows between a notorious local does-nothing man and his loyal red hound. They wander the woods and loaf before the general store, drawing a remark from a neighboring resident about the dog’s shared recklessness. Jake explains the pair’s unity in being wuthless together.
A man offered a $1000 reward in a newspaper for his missing show dog. After no calls, he sought staff at the paper. The office boy said the advertising man, his assistant, and the editor were out. The punchline: they’re all out hunting the dog.
Two women strolling near Hollywood Boulevard are warned away by a man with a red flag who shouts that a movie is being filmed. One woman quips the film deserves to be shot if it matches last night's. A hat shop scene follows with husband and wife banter over a hat price, turning it down at twenty five dollars.
Citation issued in 1947 directs Joseph W Butler et al to answer Alma Sewell's petition seeking title and possession of property in the Sam Bragg Survey Grayson County Texas Lot 7 Martha B Moore Addition Sherman. Plaintiffs claim adverse possession since July 31 1947 under five and ten year statutes of limitations and request cloud removal from title. Court is District Court Grayson County Sherman. 1947 docket No 55799. Clerk S V Earnest. Deputy Nancy Drake.
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