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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1926
Page
7
Lemuel Loomis and Lucinda Loomis conquer a kitchen burglary in a humorous tale set in a small village. Loomis battles a thief during a moonlit tub scene using a folding shelf and a bath sponge, while humor and ingenuity save the day as the intruder flees.
A newly perfected machine enables production of 1,000 fountain-pen barrels per minute.
A reflection on the universal longing for home as a sanctuary and center of memories. The piece contrasts cozy domestic life with the burden of rent, imagining presidents facing monthly rent notices to illustrate the ache for ownership.
The article argues that home beauty comes from atmosphere, quiet dignity, and quality over decoration. It stresses simple, wellfinished floors, softened walls, tasteful lighting, and furniture. Old New England colonial homes embody restraint, harmony, and the era’s tasteful craftsmanship.
Remodeling serves changing family needs without new construction. Wood’s adaptability mirrors clothing fabric, letting existing homes be updated to fit taste and style. Rejuvenating an older house can meet new needs and create selling opportunities without building anew.
Friday and Saturday offer exceptional values with many items at $1.00. Silk chiffon hose priced at $1.29 pair, artificial silk hose 50c value at Dollar Days, Misses waffle pattern hose 3 pairs for $1, ladies summer vests 4 for $1, leather purses $1, gingham dress fabric six yards for $1, percale fabric 29c, fast color suitings four yards for $1.00.
The text argues that building a home affects more than the owner, inviting community scrutiny and comparison. It urges using established architectural styles for exterior design to preserve taste, value, and harmony, warning that odd or experimental designs may raise costs and clash with surroundings.
Cautions on yard tree care advise preventing irregular growth caused by winds. Bracing young trees, spacing, and soil work with proper fertilization help trees grow upright and healthy.
Colonel Dennis chief of colonization and development for the Canadian Pacific railway reports more than 10 000 Mennonites have settled in Canada from Europe with 25 000 more expected. He travels to Europe to speed immigration as about 5 000 000 acres of farm land await newcomers upon sailing in March.
The Detroit Free Press notes that the Washington Monument’s construction was not driven by the factors mentioned by Rupert Hughes, suggesting an alternative origin or motivation for the landmark’s creation.
Nicholson advertises extremely low grocery prices with no rent or delivery costs and cash only terms. The note lists a variety of item prices as examples to show savings for customers paying cash.
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