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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1958
Page
4
An outdoors column recalls the Colt Single Action Army revolver and the new 22 calibre version selling under 500 dollars. It notes market shifts, collector interest, and revived publicity from long barrel Colts. The piece also surveys brush shelters for crappie waters, wildlife guidance, and exotic animal oddities from Africa and India.
Freddie McLeod a 13 year old member of Lownder County 4 H Club earned 1152 from two acres of sweet potatoes. He used certified seed applied heavy fertilizer hoed and cultivated twice and kept insects away. He plans to use the money for college and his example pleases the Extension Service.
Two old friends joke that John Lives in the past because it’s cheaper. Their exchange highlights nostalgia and frugal humor about aging and memory.
Douglas Appleton markets himself as a canine psychiatrist to fix dogs by changing owners. He claims dogs reflect owners neuroses and says his methods in kennels and via newspaper ads in The Times yield about 5000 pounds yearly. He notes most dogs are simple, while anti social habits stem from owners.
Publication cites Gene Deward Cowan estate in Grayson County Texas. Temporary Administratrix Ralene Cowan seeks final accounting and discharge. Court hearing set for January 20 1958 at Sherman County Courthouse with required appearance and written answer.
Sydney man Harry Kemp rents six foot carpet snakes as rat catchers and night watches for warehouses. Nonpoisonous but terrifying to burglars, the snakes cost Kemp $1 each from farmers and rent for $3 weekly or sell at $1 per foot. He says demand is fantastic.
A dentist told a patient he cannot meet this afternoon because he has eighteen cavities to fill. He then left with his golf bag, ending the appointment.
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