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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1926
Page
3
A Saturday grass fire, started by Grafton Montgomery while burning grass, burned the barn owned by S. H. Montgomery with hay and feed inside. Losses totaled several hundred though insured for 200. Sparks also threatened nearby homes until firefighters stopped the blaze.
J K Wortham a 55 year old tenant farmer received two No 6 bird shot in the scalp about 7 AM Saturday following an alleged shotgun discharge in a dispute at Badgett’s Whitewright home Wortham is a farm tenant on Badgett’s land Floyd Badgett posted a $750 bond and was released at noon Saturday after surrendering to deputy sheriff J C Ayres. County Atty J S Kane and deputy Frank Reece investigated with Wortham and Mrs Badgett as witnesses.
In Baker Oregon a loaded pistol left in a sewing machine drawer by a mother momentarily away is linked to the death of 5-year-old Edward Williamson. The 11-year-old brother, Orville Williamson, then fatally shoots himself. Arthur, age 4, provides the account as the mother returns to find two dead children.
Mr and Mrs Bacon joke about a morning scene where he bragged about waking early. The lighthearted exchange recalls a domestic snippet with playful banter over a morning crowing incident.
Quanah Nov 30 An 80 acre farm with blow sand proves unusually profitable for L W Wefer who diversifies with broom corn berries sweet potatoes fruit cotton livestock garden and truck crops Net from broom corn about 250 pounds from 16 acres corn yielded 5600 pounds of broom corn sold at 75 per ton one acre sweet potatoes produced over 200 bushels and 165 per bushel four hundred thirty four gallons of dewberries from seven eighths of an acre at 50 c per gallon seven eighths acre orchard has begun bearing yielding about 250 and 22 bales of cotton from 35 acres He feeds hogs cows and work stock and runs a large garden and melon crop He is father to 13 children all educated in local rural schools with all but one living.
The article cites W O McGeehan stating sport spending rivals military outlays. It notes golfers’ million players spending about 500 dollars yearly, major league baseball payrolls and club revenues, intercollegiate football costs around 30 million annually, and broad hunter and fisher expenditures, while horse breeding funds go back into improvement rather than profits.
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets to end a cold in one day. It claims to stop cough and headache and notes E W Grove’s signature on each box and a 30 cent price.
A brief note from the Literary Digest states that the state spends several billions of dollars annually on sports activities and programs, highlighting a large budget allocation and public interest in athletics.
A nostalgic tribute to grandmothers who, amid daily labors and scarce leisure, crafted hooked rugs and patchwork quilts. Their pieces, born from heart and home, offer quiet beauty that marks the trail of their descendants through a simple cottage keepsake.
The passage reflects on sewing as a patient craft with satisfaction in placing each piece, envisioning a future where descendants inherit beauty. It contrasts Great-grandmother’s limited opportunities with today’s potential to leave a personal mark through small acts of art and public goodwill.
Austin reports two senators favor a proposed amendment to the State Constitution to be introduced in the Fortieth Legislature, seeking to increase salaries of the top state officials.
Senator Cary C. Hardin of Stephen ville and Senator Joe Moore of Greenville back a proposal to amend the 1876 constitution to raise salaries for the governor to 20000 a year, attorney general to 10000, and state treasurer and comptroller to 7500 each. Senator Holbrook of Galveston supported the measure noting past failure but optimism for ratification.
Syracuse report cites rise in U S newsprint use with 57 pounds per capita in 1926 and total U S consumption near three and a half million tons. Kellogg notes U S newspapers exceed 24 million Sunday and 34 million weekday copies, while global use centers on the United States. A bargain is listed: Sun and Dallas News $1 50.
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