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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1929
Page
7
A humorous reminiscence recounts a barber shop neck break accident told by Joe Sappington. He describes the incident, the barber Wagin, and subsequent reflections on publicity, medicine, and friendship.
In Los Angeles a 90 year old German woman, Freda Schmidt, pledged to wed after awaiting Jacob Schwartz, who left Germany 65 years ago for America. Now 91, Schwartz travels back to honor the promise and wires Schmidt to prepare for their wedding.
Lem Frisby says Tennessee mountain poor live in dilapidated shacks forcing rain to drive them from shelters in sedans.
The Porcupine children start a spring school with old Professor Porcupine in the deep woods. A dog chases the group. the professor warns quills are for danger only and cannot be thrown, teaching prudence and courage.
The National Congress of Parents and Teachers stresses training parents as well as children to build a stable character. It argues the critical early years shrink the window for molding behavior and urges thoughtful preparation, home discipline, and active parent participation. A note from London Tit-Bits explains color symbolism for letters and announcements.
A troubled exchange shows a student Edward pressed by his mother to hurry home after school while the boy insists he was ready to leave with her. The scene captures family dynamics and student frustration.
In Paris sealing-wax color codes convey romance secrets as letters carry warnings or declarations. Gray wax on a letter typically signals a message about sorrow or bad news, while other hues indicate joy, affection, or secrecy.
Aunt Marie questions HKimer about the infant's behavior. The reply bluntly notes the baby cries loudly, generating noise rather than sleep, hinting at household strain.
Sun office advertises carbon paper and typewriter ribbons for sale and offers want ad service to help buyers locate items. The pitch asks readers if they want to buy something and suggests a Want Ad will locate it.
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