17 Years Ago In Whitewright 1915 Notices
The Sun reports deaths of Ray Cantrell after injury in Denison and E. W. Savage at home. Aunt Lizzie Smith dies in Orangeville, births of a girl and a boy announced by the Balls and Smiths. Cotton warehouse inspections in Farmersville and Celeste. Dr. May joins Katy railroad medical staff in Dallas. Armstrong & Company to open a Blum dry goods store after renting adjoining Odeon Theatre building.
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Ray Cantrell
J. L. Cantrell
Katy Hospital
Denison
Katy
E. W. Savage
Town
Lizzie Smith
Joe H. Smith
J. D. Richey
Orangeville
Walter Ball
Will Smith
L. P. Sears
F. M. Echols
Farmersville
Celeste
Ross R. May
Katy Railroad
Dallas
R. L. Holcomb
Odeon Theatre
Armstrong & Company of Blum
Truett to Divide Property Among Seven Heirs
W T Truett plans to distribute estate assets among seven children. He has already deeded property valued at 40000 to four heirs and will divide 30000 of additional property among the remaining three. Also notes first 1920 cotton bale sold for 32 cents per pound and other local items.
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W. T. Truett
Dave Haliburton
Orangeville
S. T. Montgomery
Wilson-Montgomery Hardware Company
Gus Feriss
Chilton
Vaughn sells Sinclair station at Main corner
One year after selling his stake in North Texas Seed Company to T. E. Barbee and Pascal Farley, W. P. Vaughn has closed a deal to acquire the Sinclair filling station at the Main Street corner.
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W. P. Vaughn
North Texas Seed Company
T. E. Barbee
Pascal Farley
Sinclair
Main
Cotton Acreage Talks Propose Special Legislative Session
Gov Ross Sterling weighs calling a special session to pass cotton acreage reduction legislation. Also in brief: Marion Louise Craig drowned at White Rock lake Dallas. Miss Nossaman burned after coffee spill in Norman Oklahoma. White Wright gins reported 92 bales of cotton. home of H A James four miles south of town destroyed by fire last Thursday.
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Bond Streets
Ross Sterling
Marion Louise Craig
White Rock Lake
Dallas
Jack Nossaman
Norman
Okla
Whitewright
H. A. James
The Farmer's Prayer from the Cleveland Advocate
A farmer narrator prays in a roadside scene lamenting past cotton prices and doubt for future earnings. He recounts Hoover and Coolidge era hardships, critiques Mellon and Rockefeller, and ends with an ironic blessing about political loyalties and patched pants.
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The
Cleveland Advocate
Panola County
Henry
Hoover
Coolidge
Mellon
Rockfeller
Farmer
T. C. Grimes
Tatum
Patient's gasp reveals oxygen use in pneumonia treatment
A patient’s sudden gasp for breath leads doctors to recognize oxygen therapy as a treatment for pneumonia. The observation highlights early adoption of supplemental oxygen in respiratory care and its role in improving oxygenation for pneumonia patients.
Elbert M Barron for Flatorial Representative Second Term
Grayson and Collin counties voters are urged to weigh a run off contest. Barron accuses Sam E Bateman of mudslinging and lays out twelve questions about salaries, power lines, and alleged favoritism. He questions Bateman’s past votes and business roles while urging scrutiny of campaign claims.
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Grayson and
Collin Counties
Sam E. Bateman
Grayson
Celina
Dallas
Grayson County
House Journal
Texas
W. T. Waggoner
Arlington Downs
Chamber of Commerce of
Fall garden prep boosts success in Texas fields
Extension horticulturist J F Rosborough of A and M College urges thorough soil prep for fall gardens in Texas. He says shallow plowing, multiple discings, and avoiding weed plow under. Plant 25 percent more seed due to slower germination and choose crops by dates through September 1.
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Texas
J. F. Rosborough
A. & M. College
Jokes From a Humorous Exchange on Work and Woes
A collection of light lines poking fun at salaries layoffs and lovers quarrels. Characters include Dunmore Lobsterpot Shrimp Judge Rastus a poet and an editor. The jokes blend workplace woes with personal mischief and witty quips.
Latin Mastery Moment Turns Into Quiet Exchange
A playful dialogue captures a moment after a student proclaims Latin success. He jokes about the achievement while she questions it with light humor, signaling a casual classroom banter.
Salute of the Sea Exchange Sparks Lighthearted Banter
In a playful moment, two speakers reminisce on meeting the sea during a voyage, joking that the sea seemed to recognize them as it waved back, a humorous exchange reflecting seafaring camaraderie.
Jones and Neighbor Duel Over a Biting Dog
A humorous exchange unfolds as Jones denies a dog bite and the neighbor threatens legal action. Jones ridicules the claim with a four point proof that his dog has no teeth is not ferocious bites only particular targets and finally asserts he has no dog.
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Jones
That Gold in Them Ills Collegiate Plaque Joke
A humorous dialogue from a historical column features two collegians debating a man who appears lucky. The punchline reveals the man sold a pint of blood to a hospital for $2, highlighting a gritty, period-accurate joke about early 20th century life.
Lawyer defies judge and walks out in contempt
A famed lawyer argues with the judge, is overruled, and turns away from the bench. The judge demands contempt, but the lawyer replies calmly that he is not contemptuous, only intent on concealing it.
Rastus Declines Introducing Wife as Sambo Patter
In a clipped exchange a character named Rastus refuses to be introduced to Sambo's wife, claiming he already has his own. The dialogue reflects a racial stereotype tone and slang from a historical setting.
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Rastus
Definition of bolt and nut in student explanation
A puzzled student defines a bolt as a metal stick with a square head and threaded shaft and a nut as a matching hole in a metal block. The answer treats the nut as the inverse of the bolt, noting its hole and shortened form.
Sailor Brought Before Magistrate on Boisterous Celebration
A Celt faces a magistrate after a rowdy night. Asked his trade he claims to be a sailor, though the judge doubts sea service. The exchange turns humorous as questions about opera and an operetta provoke quips about a girl from the telephone company.
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Ireland
Foreman Jealousy Sparks Quip About Roles
An exchange explains a worker’s firing as a joke about mistaken status. Bob says the foreman, who watches his crew, fired him because others thought he was the foreman.
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Bob
Patrol Wagon Proves Useful In A Pinch
In a pinch, a patrol wagon serves as a practical transportation option for moving people when other conveyances are unavailable. The item underscores pragmatic law enforcement logistics in everyday operations.
Lottie's directions stump village cook at restaurant
A renowned village cook leaves instructions for her husband to cook while away. He soon visits the restaurant daily, admitting he tried all she knew until reading Lottie's directions where every recipe began with Take a clean dish, which overwhelmed him.
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Lottie
Man Who Can Be Right and President
Quote from New York Morning Telegraph emphasizes a leader who embodies correctness and presidential capability in one figure. The remark frames the ideal of a statesman capable of right action and national leadership.
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New York Morning Telegraph
Funny Circus Tale Reaches Small Village
A brass band visits a village and puzzles locals with a trombone. Old Pegleg Hoskins claims music insight and mocks the performer saying the trombone has a trick and he does not swallow it every time.
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Old Pegleg Hoskins
Old Pegleg
Fellows
Dark Corner Kiss Confession Prompts Courtroom Quip
A humorous exchange appears as a whispered courtroom aside with a parent accusing a suitor of ambiguity in a dark corner. The suitor retorts that daylight has clarified his doubts about the daughter. The brief quip captures a bygone era's social satire.
Husband’s Pet Names Change Through Marriage Span
A woman recalls her husband’s evolving nicknames from “Miss Mabel” to “Mabel” through engagement, “Kid” during dates, “Skeetie” on the honeymoon, “Tootsams” on the honeymoon, “Dear” after six months, and “Hey, you” after five years, reflecting a changing closeness in their marriage.
Spot’s Trifling Error Spurs Spectator Roar
A rugby match scene unfolds as a thin fullback endures a dog’s taunts. He shouts at the stands asking who owns the dog, and a spectator replies Spot, them ain’t bones, boy them’s legs, in a sharp quip that sweetly pokes fun at the player.
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Spot
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Newport News
S. H. Montgomery
Whitewright Lumber Co
Elbert M. Barron
Harvard University Museum
John Eliot Thayer
Dunmore
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