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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1928
Page
4
At the Whitewright post office the notice states second class mail matter. It promises prompt corrections if any reflection on character or reputation is erroneous and brought to the publishers’ attention.
Pottery making is revived in Middlesborough England to create jobs for disabled ex soldiers. Other items note London radio links Berlin to Mukden and a Belgian rayon upturn as well as a Brazil paper from wild pineapple fibers.
The Clarksville Times marked its 55th anniversary with residents recalling simpler days. Editor Fryar recalled customs from the paper's birth era from coffee boiled with an egg to side saddle travel and brass-toed boots.
Neighbors asked about family at supper, merry go rounds called flying jennies, and polite use of tooth picks. A tin cup of red liquor sold for five cents while dresses reached from neck to heel and hogs were slopped on buttermilk.
A discussion outlines common errors in using past tense to express present truths. It contrasts phrases like is dead versus was dead and shows how modern usage prefers present tense after main verbs for clearer meaning.
A writer debates misquoting Plato on immortality and the phrasing of truths about bad water causing epidemics. The exchange questions accuracy of old claims and suggests wording reflects ongoing debates in philosophy and science.
Sherman court grants continuance in the Yancey Story robbery with firearms trial due to Sam S Sayers needing surgery. State and defense lawyers agreed the chief counsel’s absence would harm the defense. witnesses released to appear later.
The Sun notes R. W. Bob May as a candidate for Grayson County tax assessor. Native of the county, a former farmer, he later managed a Sherman grocery. He cites local ties, education at Grayson College, and promises to run the office responsibly.
January 1927 set a record for The Sun with new and renewal subscriptions. by January 1 1928 the goal was within five, and management believes January 1928 outperformed last year. They plan to push February to exceed February of last year and thank subscribers on the honor roll list including O. M. McMillin and H. Brown among many others.
In a conversational exchange, a character asks how long the person will be jailed for Mose and learns the term is two weeks with no charge as everything is free. The dialogue hints at a comedic or satirical context.
J Frank Norfleet met Governor Moody and Adjutant General Robertson in Austin to discuss a possible extradition clash over his alleged kidnapping of a swindler from Pennsylvania. Norfleet claimed the suspect, with prior aliases, faced a three year Amarillo sentence and multiple pending charges, with women as his victims. He described shadowing the suspect from Potter County to Texas by force after tracing the man through Pennsylvania.
A reconstructed 1780 cabin reveals a large bronze tablet noting one of the first Greek letter fraternities in the country. Norfleet watched the mansion, his informant appeared after three days, was nabbed quickly, separated from his artillery, and handcuffed. The arrestee, a 220 pound “two gun” man, contrasted with Norfleet’s smaller frame.
C H Durning met voters Monday as a candidate for tax assessor. The Sherman Van Alstyne precinct veteran of six years and former commissioner resides on a farm about four miles west of Van Alstyne. his formal announcement will run in a future Sun issue.
Firefighters responded at 4 am to Chesley Rutledge residence and subdued a blaze that damaged three rooms and furnishings. Origin undetermined. Rutledge family woke to the fire. Insurance covers the loss.
In our dark hour of sorrow we thank friends for comfort in words and floral tribute for the loss of our beloved wife and mother. May God's richest blessings be yours. D. S. McMillin and family signatories include Mr. and Mrs. J. M. McMillin Mr. and Mrs. J. C. McMillin Mr. and Mrs. J. T. McMillin and Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Arterberry.
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