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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1921
Page
4
A compilation of local notices and anecdotes from Whitewright and nearby towns, praising shopping, weather, and community events while critiquing politics and faith in prosperity. It includes editorial quips about advertising, insurance, and a defense of prudent financial planning amid hard times.
Excerpt traces the covert fight to undermine the League of Nations and the hidden motives behind those plotting its downfall. The text argues that while individual crimes may stay private, crimes against a nation are eventually archived in history, revealing secret meetings before the League’s charter was public.
A harsh editorial condemns Senate leaders Lodge Knox Brandegee and others for plotting to kill the League of Nations to advance Republican power. It argues the treaty’s ratification would aid peace and global stability, while criticizing both parties for prioritizing political gain over national welfare and invoking Judas Iscariot’s betrayal.
A brief excerpt recalls Benedict Arnold surrendering West Point for a few dollars and a British commission. The piece condemns both acts as crimes of history and harshly criticizes political wrongdoing described as done in the name of the Party.
Drumwright, Oklahoma resident Will French visited cousins Joe Thompson and Mrs. T. H. Lively in the area last week, while Pierce's Cafe promotes Sunday meals letting customers skip cooking for a relaxing rest.
Presiding elder of the Sherman district Rev. O T Cooper will preach at the local Methodist Church Sunday night. The quarterly conference will be held immediately after the service. He has many friends in town who are glad to hear of his visit.
W. W. Fitzwater, president of the Farm Labor Union of America, will speak in Ely on Monday December 5 at 7 p m in the interest of the organization. The meeting will be open to all and good attendance is desired.
J F Lilley dry goods store wraps up its bean jar guessing contest after thousands of entries. D A Ray wins a Masterphone talking machine for accurately guessing 5632 beans. Several entrants came within three of the correct count while some guesses exceeded a million.
Mr G L Baugher and Miss Tom mie Gist wed last Sunday at 3 pm in the bride’s sister’s home with Rev Geo C Boston of First Baptist officiating. Immediate family attended and Kathryn Martin of Shawnee Okla, the bride’s niece, was the sole out of town guest. The couple now resides on West Maple Street as friends extend congratulations. Sun subscribers renewals noted with updated credits on the margin.
The notice urges subscribers to check left of their name for paid up dates and renew early. If not shown as paid up, call within days to move figures up a year. An attractive renewal offer runs for two weeks for all renewals and new subscriptions.
A full house filled the school auditorium on Tuesday evening for The Country Doctor staged for Whitewright Orchestra. Directed by Miss Gladys Ray, the benefit show raised 87.50 to purchase instruments, with all performers praised as real actors and hearty applause during acts. The orchestra thanked the public and invited continued patronage for future needs.
The Methodist Sunday schools of Whitewright and Whitesboro begin a contest with Whitesboro scoring in the first inning. Attendance last Sunday stood at 155 for Whitesboro and 138 for Whitewright, with enrollment about equal.
Grove's Tasteless chill tonic claims to purify the blood and enrich it with iron while quinine fights malaria and grip germs. The syrup is marketed as pleasant enough for children and priced at 60 cents.
Carl Caperton, superintendent, urges participation in a community effort to support a local collection drive. He asks residents to bring their children and arrive early to assist in the operation and help ensure a successful outcome.
A historical note explores why sailors are addressed with reverence as gods while soldiers faced mockery as Sammies. It discusses naming, the persistence of "Jack" for sailors, and the persistent use of "Jackie" as a diminutive in writers with limited seafaring knowledge. It hints at evolving nomenclature and public perception of naval service.
A fragment notes how sailors nicknamed by Asiatic campaigns as goby or bogshites surfaced in U S Navy culture. The term god used by the author to describe himself reflects older Perry era references and the spread of these epithets through the naval force.
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