Whitewright Sun topics mix weather, politics and pumpkin pie
The Whitewright Sun reports on local notes including political reminders and a forthcoming special Legislature session. It notes cool Texas nights and heat of cotton prospects, rain aiding a potential crop, and editor Jim Waggoner optimism. Pumpkin pie gifts from Mrs Jeroms May spark playful exchanges with neighboring papers.
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Jim Waggoner
Whitewright Sun
Grayson County
Whitewright
Jim
Sherman Democrat
Rouse City News-Times
Eliot and Valentino Show Deaths Mark Different Legacies
The column contrasts the lasting impact of an educator who died aged and honored for lifelong service with Valentino who died after a brief era of entertainment fame. The tone notes public appetite for fleeting celebrity versus enduring educational contributions.
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Valentino
Eliot
Valentino and Eliot contrast in fame and influence
The Dallas News editorial notes that Valentino’s celebrity rested on sensationalism and sideburns, while Eliot earned lasting impact by transforming North American university education. It argues there may never be another Valentino, as true lasting value lies inside a person’s mind rather than public bravado.
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Valentino
Eliot
North America
Dallas News
Editorial Sparks and Snippets Across Newspapers
A collection of wit and quips from papers like the El Paso Times Norfolk Virginian Pilot and Baltimore Sun. Jokes touch on old songs purse strings walking Europeans and Santa Claus. Punch quips about prohibition and a monument to a hen in Rhode Island highlight playful editorial tone.
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Norfolk
Virginian- Pilot
Rhode Island
Detroit News
Publicity on a poor fish caught by a President
The quoted remark criticizes excessive publicity around a fisherman caught by a president. The collection includes opinions from several papers noting American leadership, aviation licensing, and postwar attitudes, reflecting public sentiment and media tone of the era.
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United States
Cincinnati Enquirer
California officer indicted over liquor disposal irregularities
An enforcement officer in California facing indictment replies with a defiant line about not being “a lily.” The remark adds a sharp note amid the case involving irregularities in liquor disposal.
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California
Seattle Times
Quick Starters And Slow Starters In Careers
A speaker recalls meeting a twenty five thousand dollar man in New York and notes how some fast starters surge briefly then lose steam. He cites examples like Cervantes and Cervantes and De Morgan to illustrate that major achievements often come late and presidents are usually past fifty, tempering youth hype.
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New York
United States
Cervantes
Don Quixote
de Morgan
Notable Nurture and Pepys Echo in Bruce Barton Reflection
Bruce Barton reflects on his two children and the value of steady health over early brilliance. He cites Samuel Pepys to illustrate how consistent effort yields divine blessing and busyness in daily tasks.
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Sam Pepys
Bruce Barton
Extremity and prayer in darkest mine hours
A reflection on human forgetfulness of God in prosperity. In Kentucky last week seven miners were buried by a mine collapse. Two escaped while five remained trapped five days under debris, turning to God as hope faded and the cross was heard anew.
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God
Adam
David
Israel
Kentucky
Most Hopeful Rescue Story From the Valley of Death
Anxious to forgive and to save, a group finds solace in faith as shadows gather. They sing and pray for the Word of God and the Gospel promises. After six days the men are rescued, writing on caps we are saved, and promising to walk with God through affliction toward blessing. Honey Grove Signal reflects on turning to God in extremity and choosing faith in prosperity and hardship.
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Calvary
Valley of Death
Honey Grove
Senator Borah Discusses Many Subjects
Columbus Ohio State Journal notes Senator Borah is a great man though concerns arise that he may discuss too many subjects authoritatively in public.
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Senator Borah
Columbus
Ohio State Journal
Atwater Kent Radios New Models On Display
New Atwater Kent radio models are showcased at Manning Clark and Meador's, highlighting fresh designs and features for radio enthusiasts.
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Atwater Kent
Manning, Clark & Meador’s
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Whitewright, Texas
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Eliot and
Editorial Sparks
el Paso Times
Santa Claus
Baltimore Sun
Germany
America
St. Joseph
Coolidge
Republican Congress
Little Rock
Arkansas Gazette
Macon
Sam
Europe
New York Sun
J. L. Kirkpatrick
McAlester Coal
Gillett Grain Company
Davidson & Barbee
Denison Duck
Hudson & Davis Co
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