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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1923
Page
3
Notice outlines admission charges for events and meals and that obituaries memorials and resolutions are billed at regular advertising rates. Includes policy on correcting reflections and the newspaper’s contact for the publisher.
Whitewright plans a premier district fair in Grayson County during the week of September 17 to 22 featuring local exhibits rides and community events aimed at drawing families and visitors.
A Grayson County editor jokes that the best looking women live in his town and mocks Whitewright visitors. The piece notes local papers like the Bells Review and praises Van Alstyne leaders while praising Whitewright’s cotton receipts and weather wishes.
The piece critiques Texas weather coverage noting a dry summer across North and Central Texas. Editor Waggoner advocates specific rainfall goals while other papers call for rain without details. The dry spell, lack of clouds, and failed boll weevil hatch are cited amid economic fear for cotton growers.
A collection of brief editorial quips from various papers. The Toledo Blade notes equality leaving women hanging to car straps. Port Arthur News cites the eagle on the dollar. Judge riffs on morning routines. The New York World quips Jeremiah and balm in Gilead. Associated Editors critique prize fights. Brockville Reporter questions child debt and infant cries.
A Boston paper notes Ford drivers may harm Ford voter prospects creating a political issue. The Dallas paper jokes outlawing breakfast food factories in lumber states could affect wheat demand.
Commentary from multiple papers mocks figures about ten cent per mile air travel and Ford's potential crisis driven run. Carriers, politicians and Prohibitionists are cited in wry notes on campaign promises and leadership, with a jab about the drinker’s morning cup.
The Chronicle notes the distinction between wartime enmity and peacetime dislike among friends and hints the US could consider canceling European war debts as creditors in Europe show willingness to rethink.
The Portland Oregonian notes a Columbus Dispatch remark about Henry Ford reportedly building eight million automobiles without twelve hour shifts, a claim framed as a great mystery to Judge Gary.
A child seeks comfort from Mother for stomach pain and cramps. The ad promotes Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as a trusted relief for griping cramps. Mention of quick aid for constipation biliousness headaches colds and lagrippe. Cecil Hutton of Greenville spent the weekend with Addison Vestal.
The article notes 4142 dogs were killed in Germany during the first quarter to make sausage. It contrasts Western and other nations views on meat, citing biblical limits and Peter’s vision as removing bans on animals. It observes varying national tastes from hog to horse and dog meat.
The Honey Grove Signal notes that people may prefer dogs over pigs for cleanliness and appearance, yet an American would be shocked to learn they had eaten dog meat. the comparsion highlights cultural tradition and food norms.
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