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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1927
Page
8
Two militants in the minority drew pistols on the pastor and majority at a Newark church meeting, which cleared the house and ended with a two vote margin. James Palmer and George Jackson were arrested for carrying concealed weapons after the incident. The meeting had been held last Wednesday.
A compact reflection on gender roles and ambition with wry humor about jealousy, prudence, and the costs of chasing wealth. The piece contrasts yesterday and today’s women and warns against vanity and poverty. It ends with a humorous note on generational exchanges of fault and correction.
A quoted exchange shows a person claiming to live by the pen while the other misreads and assumes author status. The humor hinges on the twist that the speaker actually raises pigs as a livelihood.
Santa Claus and his reindeer will deliver sleigh loads of painted parchment lamp shades in production. Clever women buy undecorated plaited shades to add personal touch with scissors cutting out crepe paper pictures. They paste artwork and seal with amber wax to imitate hand painting.
Bids for 30 miles of fencing on the McElroy Ranch at Midland call for 30 000 pounds of wire and over 5 000 fence posts in what ranchers term the biggest fencing job in West Texas in a decade. The McElroy Ranch Company recently completed a 10 room bunkhouse cookhouse office building cottage six car garage warehouse shop oilhouse and a large barn south of Midland.
A reflective note on happiness urges focusing on one’s own possessions and needs rather than envying others. It suggests that contentment grows when desire diminishes and self appreciation rises, guiding readers toward a more peaceful mindset.
At Grady Hospital Atlanta a 19 year old girl Miss Edna Barnett receives an ear graft made from rib cartilage and abdominal skin to replace an ear burned away after she fainted and fell into a fire. The procedure comes after her head and neck burns healed enough for the delicate operation to proceed.
In Los Angeles Fred Cyriacks must pay $125000 after a jury verdict against him for killing Peter the Great, a famous dog in a car. Owners Edward Faust and Charles Dreyer argued Cyriacks fired at the ground to frighten drunken passengers, mistakenly striking the dog valued at $250 by the defendant.
A Dallas News note reflects on the value of a warrior’s skill over the sword itself. It emphasizes energy and courage over material worth, suggesting true power comes from the wielder’s prowess rather than the weapon.
A study notes that seven hundred tons of water are required during the growing period of an acre of potatoes. The figure underscores irrigation demands for potato cultivation and may influence farming practices and water management.
The piece urges a lasting Christmas spirit through civic involvement and cooperation. It emphasizes helping education, churches, and local improvements, urging residents to carry generosity beyond the holidays into daily life and community betterment.
A community statement celebrates collective effort and shared giving, noting that Christmas will be happier because everyone has contributed to bringing good things of life to the area.
Christmas Seal stamps are now available at local drug stores for holiday fundraising. Purchase supports health campaigns and charity efforts during the festive season.
A playful line features a young person praying to God for a son in law rather than personal gain, expressing family wishes rather than self interest. The tone blends sincerity with humor as the speaker seeks a suitable match for their mother.
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