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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1921
Page
8
A reflective piece humorously contrasts married life with gallantry. It recalls a husband’s snappy remark about trains before a show and another who dodged his wife’s circus trip, revealing how wedlock often cools chivalry. Anecdotes cover neighbors, a baby buggy sprint, and a plant harming husband’s temper in an office.
The Badgetts thank neighbors and friends for assistance during the late illness of their wife and mother and for the floral offerings. May God bless each and every one. S. H. Badgett Maye Badgett Myrtle Badgett Floyd Badgett Mr. and Mrs. W D Badgett Mr. and Mrs C K Spindle Mr. and Mrs A R Badgett.
Miss Katherine Wood missed school due to illness. Howard Harrison back to work after a week off for a sore hand. The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson was buried here last Saturday. The Savoy girls and boys beat Mahurin teams in basketball with a large crowd watching. B C Pearce plans an auction on the 25th and a pie supper is set for February 19 at Mahurin school. Other visits and social gatherings noted among local families.
Druggists refund claim that PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. Product promises relief from itching and restful sleep after first application. Price 60c.
A brief prose fable follows Billy a sharp twenty two year old railroad clerk who misjudges an elderly man in plain clothes. The man returns as the railroad president to admonish him to judge people by actions not appearance. The piece ends with the old man’s warning echoed as a maxim. Also small ads announce new typewriter ribbons paper and a widow seeking a housekeeper position with modest pay.
A playful local note reports a wedding and a public auction held at a farm one mile east of a rose cluster. Wm Smith and Miss Lucy Anderson wed in a humorous ceremony with hay rope, hampered by rustic details, and plan a later homecoming with a baby buggy and kitchen utensils after ten months. An editor’s note mocks the event as a lighthearted town mischief.
A stout theatergoer explains she will use both seats. The attendant notes the tickets are on opposite sides of the aisle. She insists she will occupy both seats, prompting a light exchange about seating etiquette.
Gainesville reports Rev. A. B. Ingram has been called for life as pastor of the Whitesboro Baptist Church. He previously lived in Gainesville and served as pastor of the First Baptist Church there.
Health in the Ely area remains poor with several influenza cases. Mrs Lauball and children and Fred Snodgrass are confined at home. Ely teams lost both boys and girls basketball games at Savage, first league defeat for the boys. Upcoming game at Randolph. Local social notes mention Jewel Reynolds and Jewel Medearis visits.
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