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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1921
Page
2
A meditation on Christmas as a season of generosity and hope. It argues that the holiday renews concern for others, softens hard attitudes, and makes the Sermon on the Mount feel practicable. The piece highlights giving, sharing, and love as central to Christian witness at Christmastide.
Purported pen portrait from Publius Lentulus describes Jesus as tall and comely with chestnut hair, a Nazarite hair seam, plain wrinkled forehead, clear eyes, and a courteous, grave demeanor. The note cites M. L. Robertson in Dallas News and claims Roman governors sent the letter to the senate.
A hopeful reflection encourages endurance through hardship. The message urges strength and perseverance, comparing men to an oak tree that withstands life’s furies, while urging others not to quit.
City taxes for 1921 are ready due and payable at the City Collector’s office located in the City Fire Station. Also notes a home remedy line urging to take 666 to break a cold.
Dr James H Franklin recalls a train encounter with a sleeping car porter bearing seven gold bars on his sleeve. The porter explains they mark thirty five years of service. The porter later helps his brother become a preacher, Bishop Scott, first colored bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The bishop later meets Franklin and tears mark the reunion.
Mr Fred White says avoid idle talk and shows results with RAT-SNAP to wipe out a rat infestation. He reports five dead rats after use and notes potatoes were eaten first. Ad promotes three sizes 35¢ 65¢ 1.25$ sold by Dyer Jones and Wilson Montgomery Hardware Co.
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