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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1919
Page
4
The notice explains subscription handling at the White Wright post office. It states subscriptions expire on the first of the month and that the printed date on the paper indicates paid time. It asks subscribers to report missing issues.
A collage of 1919 items notes higher watermelon prices as the Packer Trust gains control. It mentions U S war on oil stock swindlers, a $50,000 reward for Pancho Villa, and Fordson tractor backorders. Commentary on local streetwork, inflation, influenza forecasts, and social habits closes the page.
R. E. L. Knight of Dallas announces candidacy for governor next year as several men enter the race despite a four thousand dollar annual salary.
Locals complain about graveled roads as bumpy. Those who try ungraded routes in a car find the seemingly rough paths reveal a rival truth about road conditions.
American troops crossed into Mexico for six days chasing bandits who held two aviators for a 15000 dollar ransom. Five bandits were killed, illustrating that when American soldiers pursue targets they typically achieve their goals.
Congress passes repeal of daylight saving statute despite the President’s veto. The move is noted as one of the rare acts with broad public support.
The passage praises a new law backed by lawmakers for the South, claiming its benefit is understood locally. It states clocks move back one hour at midnight on the last Sunday in October and will remain so forever.
The editor narrates seasonal woes about notching belts after watermelon time and recalls a generous fryer gift from Mrs. T. K. Blakey of Savoy. The piece praises the value of correspondence courses from Texas University and urges local residents to study at home if Austin is out of reach.
Three people died and four were injured when a large car tried to pass another at high speed on a smooth road. The vehicle veered into a ditch, suggesting unnecessary rush and the futility of racing at breakneck speeds.
A Fort Worth terminal manager asked the Director General of Railroads for authority to clear congestion in the freight yards. The note mocks Washington controls and recalls a department clerk’s illegal destruction of old records to bypass rules.
The Chicago police probe a $300,000 fraud tied to Herman J. Blumson who convinced five top Chicago banks he was a financier. He lived in a cheap boarding house despite 25 suits and a chauffeur, after arriving from South Africa and selling rugs.
The Sherman Courier reports a swindler deceived investors who took stock while he fled after the scheme collapsed. Authorities note three barrels of sugar and equipment used to fund the operation, while warning that city dwellers are most susceptible to such schemes.
An elderly Civil War veteran, approaching eighty, intends to travel by air from Chicago to New York in his capacity as a mail service official. The piece asserts that American character is not measured by age.
The article laments Germany’s loss of military power after four decades of effort, describing how quickly armies trained in a short period overcame its defenses. It notes frustration with plans failing and references a saying about mice and men to illustrate unforeseen outcomes.
A quoted remark suggests vendors could evade a penny tax by cutting prices from a nickel to four cents, highlighting industry frustration with the levy.
Statues honoring Edith Cavell are being erected across nations, serving as enduring reminders. These monuments aim to preserve memory for future generations as history continues to unfold.
A remark questions the value of a housekeepers short course suggesting simple tools like a can opener and vacuum cleaner are all that is needed. The comment reflects doubt about formal training for domestic work.
A fragment notes pedestrians facing danger from drivers who rush through intersections without checking for safe crossing, underscoring urban street hazards and the need for vigilance by both motorists and walkers.
A British astrologer forecasts a new conflict in 1920, noting it would come seven years after prior wars. The remark plays on timing and public interest in prophecy during the postwar era.
A reader notes that while a bumper crop matters, the country faces broader anxieties beyond agricultural gains, suggesting economic and social pressures as a larger worry.
The remark asserts that Bolshevism is a new force that must be compulsory, reflecting a provocative editorial tone on political ideology.
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