New Year Notices From Whitewright Sun 1922
Whitewright Sun announces post office notices and ad rates for events and obituaries. It urges readers to register autos and pay poll tax, notes a peaceful Christmas, and mentions Dr. E W Alderson teaching Old Testament classes at Southern Methodist University via Sherman Democrat.
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E. W. Alderson
North Texas Conference
Travis Street Methodist Church
Southern Methodist University
Sherman
New Year Prospects For Whitewright Farmers In 1922
The San Augustine Tribune quotes the Honey Grove Signal on social jokes and notes Whitewright’s optimistic outlook for 1922. Farmers anticipate bumper crops if Mr Bell Weevil stays away and rains arrive timely, with subscriptions and local business relations highlighted as the Sun ends its year.
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Mr. Bell Weevil
Senator's Dignity Lit Up Burglary Joke
A man says his wife woke him to burglars. He jokes that there may be burglars in the Senate but not in the House, quipping the idea is preposterous.
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John
Senate
Editorial Sparks and Quotes From Several Newspapers
A collage of aphorisms and observations from various papers. Witty lines on politics, language, and society touch on freedom in Ireland, moonshine origins, and international alliances. Notable jabs target demagoguery, education, and cultural stereotypes.
Nine Tenth of People Know How to Drive a Car
A Mansfield News quote notes a writer’s statement that nine tenths of people know how to drive, then mocks the idea by saying the writer has not studied police court records. The remark highlights the contrast between claimed driving competence and actual court findings.
Obscure Inaugu Rating Quip Sparks Paper Debate
The Freemont Tribune jokes that those claiming credit for the disarmament movement are late, noting it began in 1921 years ago. The Portsmouth Times mocks China surrendering laundry privileges in exchange for independence. The New York American quips about professional women, saying they have never met an amateur.
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Freemont Tribune
New York American
Sporting Surgeon Bet Decides Operation Outcome
In a terse exchange a surgeon explains he and Dr Carver wagered on whether surgery was needed and proceeded to operate as the gamble settled. The patient questions the rationale while the surgeons reveal the bet as the deciding factor.
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Carver
Yeager Home Destroyed By Fire Friday Afternoon
The home of John Yeager, about one mile south of town, burned Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock. The house and contents were a total loss, with less than fifty dollars of clothing saved. Yeager had 2500 in insurance that won’t cover the loss. The fire started from an oil stove in the kitchen and was discovered after it had gained headway. Yeager was alone at home and reached the barn before the flames forced him out. He plans to rebuild if he cannot find a nearby residence.
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John Yeager
Montgomery Family Holiday Gathering At Full House
Mr and Mrs B S Montgomery hosted a holiday gathering with all children and their spouses or fiancées present. Eighteen attended including Mr and Mrs Tom Montgomery Huntsville Mr and Mrs F B Kimball Groesbeck Mr and Mrs Max Montgomery Dallas Mr and Mrs Julian Montgomery Wichita Falls Miss Marguarite Montgomery Ardmore Oklahoma teaching school Miss Gertrude Montgomery Ada Oklahoma teaching at State Normal and Miss Estell Montgomery Denton attending C I A at Denton.
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B. S. Montgomery
Montgomery
Tom Montgomery
Huntsville
F. B. Kimbell
Groesbeck
Max Montgomery
Dallas
Julian Montgomery
Wichita Falls
Marguarite Montgomery
Ardmore
Oklahoma
Gertrude Montgomery
State Normal
Ada
Estell Montgomery
Denton
Receiver Named for Ingersoll Company
Ingersoll & Bros watchmakers face involuntary bankruptcy petition filed in U S District Court by National City Bank Chase National and Hathaway Smithfolds Co claiming liabilities exceed 3 million dollars and assets over 2 million with plants in Trenton New Jersey and Waterbury Connecticut. Edward H Childs appointed receiver.
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New York
Robert H. Ingersoll & Bros
United States District Court Today
The
National City Bank
Chase National and Hathaway Smithfolds & Co
Trenton
N. J
Waterbury
Christmas Readings Draw Record Church Attendance
Miss Emma Dee Randle delivered readings titled Christmas Day in the Morning and Christmas Day in the Evening at the Presbyterian Church. Last Saturday and Sunday evenings the edifice was full with many unable to find seats.
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Emma Dee Randle
Presbyterian Church
Whitewright Audience Welcomes Renowned Entertainer Miss Randle
Miss Randle, reared in Whitewright, returned after years away under confinement. A talented entertainer contracted with a leading lyceum bureau, she has given readings in nearly every state. Whitewright residents praise her growing reputation.
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Randle
Whitewright
Lyceum
Hard Luck Champion Ralph Marshall of Altoona
Ralph Marshall a 37 year old Altoona machinist and twice widowed in effect has spent twenty five periods in hospitals. He hopes to stay out of the hospital through New Year to spend the holidays with his wife and two sons.
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Altoona
Ralph Marshall
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ants as models of industry prove hardy workers worldwide
A Victorian-era style meditation on ants highlights their disciplined society and roles. It notes three genders, queen ruling, workers tending eggs, and distinct castes such as engineers and foragers, tracing language roots to emmet and emsig. The piece echoes Proverbs praise of diligence.
Sun Visitor Notes Request for Local News
A request from The Sun invites readers to share visits and on site encounters. It seeks regular local news tips from residents and visitors to enrich upcoming weekly editions.
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the Sun
Churches Bring Joy by Filling Whitewright Homes
About a dozen Whitewright homes were visited by a city church committee last Friday. They left baskets with substantial food clothing fruit and nuts to aid families in celebrating Christmas. The committee aimed to reach every home in need and was praised for the charitable effort.
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Whitewright
Miner’s Quip Echoes Through Shaft Incident
A miner jokes I’ll drop in on the boys after slipping in the shaft, illustrating a near miss as he falls but suffers no fatal injury. The remark reflects wartime humor and the dangers of underground work.
Mrs I L Cook and daughter visit from Coalgate
Mrs I L Cook and her daughter of Coalgate Oklahoma are visiting relatives here.
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I. L. Cook
Coalgate, Okla
McMillin Families Spend Christmas Day Together
Mr and Mrs J Maurice McMillin of Fort Worth and relatives from Greenville and Denison joined Mr and Mrs D S McMillin for Christmas Day. The gathering included Mr and Mrs Jack McMillin and their daughter, and Miss Mamie Arterberry.
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J. Maurice McMillin
Fort Worth
Jack McMillin
Little Daughter
Greenville
H.be Arterberry
Mamie Arterberry
Denison
D.S. McMillin
Looney Stock Moves to Wilson-Montgomery Site
The W. J. Looney furniture stock is being moved from the Woosley building to the east side of the Wilson Montgomery Hardware Co. building. A partition is installed and a fresh coat of paint is applied to the front. Mr. Looney expects a neat store room when the move and organization are complete.
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W. J. Looney
Woosley
Wilson-Montgomery Hardware Co
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Harding
San Augustine
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Asheville Times
Binghampton Sun
China
Japan
Indianapolis Star
Greenville Piedmont
New York Times
Chang-Tso-Lin
Washington Post
Rochester Times-Union
Lizzie
Newark Ledger
Elizabeth Journal
United States
Portsmouth Times
Yeager
Ingersoll Company
Gordon Clothing Co
Your Clothiers
Lloyd Moore
Truett & Moo
PATHE
Pathe Records
Roberts Garage
Frank
Linton
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