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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1922
Page
3
Dunk Botts reports on local quips about Christmas neckties and tobacco jokes as Tickville Tidings rolls its humorous serial. Raz Barlow’s shotgun misfired during a crow hunt, leaving the crew amused. Cricket Hicks seeks lodge entry while Crickets report a moonless stretch and a man named Sim Flinders tweaks bedtimes. Washington Hocks unveils a patent neck tie combo, while Sidney Hocks notes longer spring dresses signal aging women.
Local report describes Tobe Moseley's mule standing on three feet and watching over the fence for several days, with Moseley saying the animal seems unwell and hoping for a remedy or expert aid.
A storekeeper at Bounding Billows dozed in his chair and dreamed business was very dull. The postmaster set a thermometer near the store this morning and the heat forced nearly everyone to remove their coats.
While riding toward Calf Ribs neighborhood, Yam Sims, normally calm, flew into a sharp critique of his mule for trotting in place rather than moving forward, incident occurring day before yesterday.
The Tin Peddler reports his horse bolted as a train passed through the Calf Ribs neighborhood last week. He blames the engineer for likely dozing, noting the wagon carried many loose tin dishes and buckets.
An advertisement touts Blue Star Remedy as a reliable cure for skin diseases including eczema ringworm and poison oak. Sold by Dyer and Jones with a guarantee.
Vivian Bradshaw of Whitemound filed a complaint Friday afternoon in Van Alstyne accusing Oscar Jackson and Jim Boyd of theft. Deputy George Brinkley arrested the two men, who faced an examining trial Saturday. The husky greyhound, bought for fifty dollars, was reportedly seen with the pair by three witnesses before it was sold to a third party.
Lyon-Gray Lumber Co offers Genuine McAlester Lump Coal at 12.50 per ton due to overstock. Yard sale urges immediate purchase for winter as further shipments are unlikely this season. Savoy Texas.
Eight year old Wendle McMurray died after a .22 caliber rifle, in Walter Miller's hands, discharged while the two boys and Robert Gamble were at Munson Park near Calvary cemetery. Wendle was struck in the head and died at Denison Hospital at 9:15 p.m. Walter Miller and Robert Gamble were present. the accident occurred as Wendle drank from a creek.
Ad copy claims LaxaTive Brom Quin. ne offers stronger tonic and laxative benefits than ordinary quinine without nervousness or head ringing. It urges readers to seek the signature of E. W. Grove on the bottle and notes a price of 0c.
After many weary days of pain Jesus said to our husband and father it is enough come home We extend our heartfelt thanks to the neighbors and friends and the 1CCF and Rebekah lodges for the many kindnesses and expressions of sympathy shown us Mrs Beckett and Children
The ad touts Pierce's Cafe as offering the best assortment of cigars in town kept in good condition and invites readers to adopt the habit of buying cigars there.
The West Weekly News notes a Free Clinic at a local residence intended as an experimental effort to offer free medical treatment to those unable to pay. Applications require a certificate signed by the Mayor or city commissioner or Mothers Club representative. Local bank and two grocers pledge cooperation. more supporters likely. The notice also mentions Pierce's Cafe serving reliable meals.
Jesse B Morgan, a negro, was convicted in County Court of negligent homicide in the death of Miss Thelma Roan a telephone operator. He was fined 1000 dollars and a motion for a new trial was filed Judge Giles Lester will rule next week. The victim was struck by an auto truck driven by Morgan near her home on December 16.
A local discussion notes the high cost of eggs and butter, blaming widespread discrimination in the market for limiting access to staple foods and raising concerns about affordability for households.
A local man was arrested the night of the accident and held in Marlin until the grand jury convened last month, which indicted him on a charge of negligent homicide. She died in a local hospital a few hours after the incident.
John E. Suratt of Sherman Texas was unanimously elected executive secretary of the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce at a $6000 annual salary. He will move to Little Rock once released from his Sherman post, after six years as secretary. Numerous applicants competed, including candidates from St. Louis central states and Texas.
Mrs Lucian Andrews hosted the Blue Bird Club on Thursday February 9 with lively conversation. Refreshments included cake raspberry jello and whipped cream topped with crushed pecans. Guests included Mrs Presely Short and Mrs Lanius Everheart. service assisted by Mrs Short Mrs Everheart and club reporter Grady Gillett.
Ex service men are urged to seek higher positions through special training. The United Y M C A School advertises high grade instruction, half price, with W H Thomas as local representative in Sherman Texas for full details.
Bold ad notes a single day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. Claims include relief from aches and headache and fast action. Patient is urged to rely on E W Groves signature on each box with price 30 cents.
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