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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1921
Page
7
A humorous column from Hogwallow News details a string of local doings and jokes. Sap Spradlin’s mule escapes on bad roads, Dock Hocks studies classical music, Raz Barlow shells corn, and Atlas Peck is teased about a purchase. The piece notes gossip at school and church, a tilted post office, collapsing floors, and many quirky interactions among residents including Clair Hancock, Sidney Hocks, Tobe Moseley, and others.
A reflective editorial urging resilience amid hardship. It compares facing life’s storms to an oak tree standing firm, calling on men to endure and persevere rather than quit. The piece emphasizes fortitude, endurance, and moral strength through adversity.
In Mount Ayr Iowa Warren G Harding then a U S senator and future president, and his wife were guests when he set type as a tramp printer at the local Record News office. The tale notes Mrs Harding darned her hose while Harding walked the town, and later explained the type work helped him think for his Chautauqua lecture. The story underscores a humane, industrious image from an era prior to his presidency.
Ayr boarding house note hints at Mr and Mrs Harding taking up residence in the White House. Mentions R S in Morehead as a source for quality shoe materials and workmanship.
Lee Johnson the jeweler promotes a selection of holiday gifts promising lasting value. The message emphasizes quality and customer satisfaction with a focus on appealing, durable items for seasonal gifting.
A Los Angeles resident paid five thousand dollars for calling a neighbor an old hen. Punch London humor suggests better value here. Johnson's offers toys for girls and boys plus gifts for older shoppers. Leslie Hardware Co. promotes building sets bicycles and football goods. R S Morehead advertises Community Silver and percolators. Leslie Hardware Co. Sherman sells gas and oils. 666 cold remedy advertizes quick relief.
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