Whitewright Updates From 17 Years Ago
Local notes report Mrs Howard Brodhead with typhoid fever, Lester Haile moving to town by Sept 1, and Mrs Orville McMillin undergoing treatment in Sherman. Entries detail births, deaths, injuries, transport, cotton prices, schools, and residents moving or enlisting in the National Guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Brodhead
Lester Haile
Murphy
Orville McMillin
St. Vincent’s Sanitarium
Sherman
D. S. Carr
Charley Howard
Thurston Montgomery
West Texas
Nell Keeling
A. C. Keeling
Cooper
Katy
Whitewright Mill & Elevator Co
Dave Alverson
Savoy
Whitewright
The
Sun
C. W. Pope
A. K. Haliburton
E. T. Nicely
Sabinal
D. W. Smith
Dallas
C. B. Bryant Jr
Frank Phillips
John Badgett
Mr. Badgett
Lester Looney
Clyde Thompson
Cyrus Wellington
Virgil Montgomery
Texas National Guard
Fort Sam Houston
J. M. Carlisle
Carlisle Military Institute
John Denton
Whitewright high school contract awarded for heating and plumbing
On a bid of 5200 dollars the Konneth Plumbing Co. was awarded the contract to install the heating plant and plumbing in the Whitewright high school building by the Whitewright school board this week. The three Whitewright drug stores Dyer and Jones J L Kirkpatrick and Gallaher and Son announce they will operate on a cash basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Konneth Plumbing Co
Whitewright School Board
Whitewright Drug Stores
Dyer & Jones
J. L. Kirkpatrick
Gallaher & Son
Seven Years Ago Highlights From The Sun 1926
Notes from The Sun dated August 26 and September 2 1926 include T D Reynolds stricken with paralysis at home, S R Park dry goods plan, Hayden Hamilton joining San Antonio Military Academy faculty, S D Fulton bringing in White Wright’s first bale, rabies serum for R L Holcomb, Robert Crowell back from an appendicitis surgery in Sherman, Mrs W H Stedham tending son Houston after a serious auto crash, George Burnham’s appendectomy in Sherman, Ray Cates heading to California with his uncle, C A Wilson buying the old W H King home, a new baby boy born to Oscar and wife, and Mrs W F Holland moving to Dallas with G C Gillett moving in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Reynolds
S. R. Park
Hayden Hamilton
San Antonio Military Academy
S. D. Fulton
Whitewright
R. L. Holcomb
Bryan Holcomb
Comanche
Robert Crowell
Sherman
W. H. Stedham
Dallas
Houston Stedham
George Burnham
Ray Cates
California
William Cates
C. A. Wilson
W. H. King
W. R. Wilson
Lester Haile
F. S. Kennard
Old-Timers Reunion Ends With Sour Cider Fare
Two Westerners meet after years and drink too much cider. One asks, Shay, do you remember Jed Hanson. The other cannot recall the name and asks, Who. Sun Want Ads note cost and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shay
Ole Jed Hanson
Ziz
Sun
Undulant Fever Reported Across Texas and Nation
Undulant fever or Malta fever linked to cattle hogs and sheep infections is rising in Texas and nationwide. The illness shows waves of fever and weakness, with low mortality but long recovery. pasteurization and livestock testing are urged to prevent spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Malta
Texas
United States
Mixup in Names Sparks Bid to Annul Jamestown Wedding
In Smith County Jamestown a bride and groom swapped identities and seek annulment after admitting they knew each other’s true sexes. Justice of the peace refused to annul or restore former names, noting the marriage stood as the bride’s status. The couple met on a farm and moved to the county seeking work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Smith County
Johnie Smith
Donald Peach
Justice of the Peace
John Smith
Johnnie Smith
Pastor Dislocates Jaw at Convention in Gainesville
Rev. T. A. Amos, pastor of the Negro Methodist Church, addressed the Fort Worth District Sunday School convention in Gainesville when his jaw suddenly dislocated. Congregation feared a stroke until a physician confirmed the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
T. A. Amos
Negro Methodist Church
Fort Worth
Life Insurance Agent Wanted in Whitewright Area
Mid-Continent Life Insurance Company seeks a licensed sales agent in Whitewright and nearby areas. Legal age 25 plus, strong first year commission with renewals. Address all inquiries to Edwin Starkey, VP, P O Box 1516 Oklahoma City OK. 1-T
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Edwin Starkey
Mid-Continent Life Insurance Company
P. O. Box
Oklaoma City
Oklahoma
Irish preacher jokes about drink as country’s curse
The joke by an Irish preacher depicts drink as a social menace causing neighborly quarrels, shootings at bankers, and disputes over money. The quip blends humor with a sharp critique of substance abuse and its effects on community relations.
Moonlit porch exchange over a curfew call
A mother questions Elizabeth about her late night porch swing vigil as she answers she is watching the lovely moon. The mother gently insists it is time to send the moon home.
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Elizabeth
Spousal Dispute Quarrel Led to Injuries
The Aggrieved One recounts persistent occurrences of throwing objects since marriage while the Magistrate questions why complaints were not filed earlier. The aggrieved party confirms this is the first reported instance of being struck.
Chaplin Wins Second Prize in Coastal Imitation Contest
A Pacific Coast town hosted a gala contest for best Charlie Chaplin imitation. Chaplin learned of the event, attended in disguise, and secured second prize in a lighthearted publicity stunt that drew crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaplin
Pacific Coast
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie
Zoological Notes on Flappers and Kisses
A humorous column reflects on curious behaviors in modern life and asks why a flapper lifts her foot when kissed and why she shuts her eyes, noting surprise at learned misconceptions. The piece juxtaposes casual social quirks with observations from Florida and Buffalo papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Times-Union
Buffalo Evening News
Such a Wonderful Doctor A Banquet for Dr Sing Lee
A New York banquet honoring eminent Chinese physician Dr Sing Lee featured bound letters of appreciation from beneficiaries. One Chinese businessman Wang Choo wrote a testimonial describing how multiple doctors failed to help before Dr Sing Lee provided care and improved his health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sing Lee
New York
Wang Choo
Yuan Lin
Hang Shi
New Management Claim Disputed by Diner
A diner complains a restaurant still shows the same manager despite an advertised new management, while the waiter confirms the manager married yesterday.
Waitress and Breakfaster Dialogue Captured
A humorous exchange shows a waitress offering two minute eggs while a breakfaster notes he will sleep longer mornings. The line plays on expectations of timing and breakfast rituals.
Vicar Queries Child Costume At Local Dog Show
At a village dog show the vicar mocks a youth outfit remarking it could be a boy or a girl. A companion corrects him calling the girl, then reveals the man is her mother. The vicar apologizes, learning the parentage is different from what he assumed.
Young Gwl Expresses Urge to Help Others
A conversational vignette shows Young Gwl stating a longing to do something for others. A friend questions who qualifies as others, and the young person replies that nearly anyone outside their immediate family fits.
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Young Gwl
Nagging pains warning signals and Cardus relief
Nagging pains warn of underlying weakness and should prompt treatment of the cause. Temporary relief masks symptoms and delays care. Cardus is promoted to build up against ordinary women’s ailments and is sold at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardus
Sauce for the Gander: A Farce of Honor Debts and Dressing
A humorous exchange centers on a dressmaker’s bill and a claim it was paid. A witty reply notes the funds covered bringe losses and debts of honor, revealing social ties and implied financial impropriety in a light domestic scene.
Split Pea Soup Delays Dinner In Domestic Quip
Mr Bridemore asks if the split peas were used for dinner. Mrs Bridemore replies she started the soup but it cannot be served until tomorrow as it has taken her all day to split the peas.
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Mr. Bridemore
Whitewright
McAlester
Bandit Demands Cash as Postoffice Clerk Requests Form
A bandit forces a robbery demand while a post office official asks the customer to fill out a withdrawal form. The scene unfolds with the suspect threatening and the clerk seeking compliance through paperwork. The incident highlights confusion over procedures during the crime.
Ferdiliza Name Story From Two Parents
A short quoted vignette centers on a child declaring his name Ferdiliza after revealing his parents Ferdinand and Liza. The passage uses dialect speech to present a personal naming detail and family link.
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Yassah
Fum
Daddy
Ferdinand
Mammy
Liza
Ferdiliza
Odd Jobs and Courtship Dialogues from a Household Post
A collection of short humorous exchanges shows a woman seeking a willing helper and a bachelor seeking marriage, with witty remarks about roles and expectations. It includes a farmer father, a war question, and a comic line about unlucky number thirteen.
Stock Market Reopened Leads to Recovery in Experience
The dialogue shows Green admitting a renewed venture into the stock market after a breakup with Gray. He frames his entry as a way to gain experience, hinting at lessons learned from past losses and the desire to recoup through wiser moves.
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Green
Gray
Unhappy wedding clash over jewel demands
A dialogue reveals Goofus wed a wife who demanded lavish settings. He calls her jewel at first, then learns he cannot afford her taste. A tramp and a sharp matron scene ends with a weather chat interruption.
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Goofus
Wedding Music Debate Sparks Sudden Decision
A playful exchange asks which wedding march suits best Wagner or Mendelssohn. Responding with surprise, she notes the moment is sudden, adding charm to the couple’s planning.
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Mendelssohn's
Diplomatic Rift Over Axle Grease Pranks
A neighbor dispute escalates after a box of axle grease is sent to one party. The reply mocks the other by suggesting using grease on a lawn mower at dawn and on a daughter’s singing at night, prompting suspension of all relations.
Rug-beater Borrowing Improbable Amid Neighborly Exchange
A humorous exchange between Mrs Heck and Mrs Peck centers on borrowing a rug-beater. Mrs Peck declines, noting he does not return home until five o'clock, illustrating stubborn neighborly request dynamics.
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Mrs. Heck
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Frank Roberts
Roberts
Oscar Jones
W. F. Holland
G. C. Gillett
Reeves
Whitewright Lumber Co
Human Sisterhood, Ltd
Kirkpatrick’s
Kirkpatrick
Gomer May
Clifton
Paul Stephens Office
L. Laroe & CO
S. H. Montgomery Agency
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