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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1954
Page
8
An array of light anecdotes from a literary circle and nearby social life. A lecturer notes Mr Jones slept through part of the talk. Friends recount hunting misfires and coffee versus whisky stereotypes. A young coed accuses an elderly professor, who jokes about the flattering complaint. A father recalls his daughter's first football match and a plan for future outings.
A saloon keeper wakes to rude phone calls about opening time. A train crew of four card sharps issues tense play a crooked game as the dealer spots a player with an unseen hand, exposing the ruse.
Years ago when meat was cheap it was common for home butchers to peddle meat from house to house, selling directly to neighbors.
A shopper buys eight pounds of meat at eight cents, and a clever bargain comes with the shout eight eights is eighty eight but take it for seventy five cents. A farm boy in the city writes home of club golf beach weekend adventures and busier farm life replies with city slang.
A mix of want ads for income tax service concrete work plumbing hardware and used appliances plus house for sale and stain removal tip. Includes a Biblical verse and a stray personal contact line for Ray Hyecock in Whitewright Texas.
A short Bible verse from Jeremiah 31 3 4 declares an eternal love and promise of restoration ending with renewed building and blessing drawn by loving kindness.
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