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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1924
Page
6
A humorous tale recounts Julius falling for Gloria through a matrimonial bureau setup. Mary narrates the farce as Julius discovers Gloria has two children and a cash payoff. The plot twists end with Julius fleeing the scene, while Mary notes Julius has redeeming traits.
A reader defends Southern hound culture citing Irvin Cobb and R Burdine, recounting nights chasing red fox with eleven hounds on a Mississippi plantation and the thrills of the chase. The piece contrasts Southern pack hunting with urban Northern dog ownership and the lighter role of pets in Boston society.
Daphne Dale hesitates on marrying Joel despite fifteen years of engagement. Theodora Dale prompts Daphne to consider a match with Larry Dinsmore as Joel remains content in bachelorhood. Larry proposes to Daphne and is rejected, while Joel overhears and the surprise plan leads to a wedding for Daphne and Larry with Dorie’s playful scheming.
A New York Sun anecdote captures Lorraine’s blunt reply to waiting until tomorrow. Her mother excuses the delay by listing the routine chores and routines that separate today from tomorrow.
In Waxahachie Texas a Ku Klux Klan wedding was held with about 250 robed Klan members in attendance. The ceremony took place in the Klan No 256 klavern with the flaming cross and American flag on display. A local minister officiated as the couple and attendants, all in regalia, moved to the altar amid a wedding march.
The ad urges relief from indigestion and gassy pains that crowd the heart with Chamberlain's Tablets costing 25c. Also touted as beneficial for biliousness and constipation, it closes with a quip about sunshine in the soul.
Horse shoing and general black smithing plus woodwork available. Courteous service, skilled workmanship, fair prices and dependable results highlighted in the notice.
Air children troubled with worms have an unhealthy color indicating poor blood and stomach upset. Srove's Tasteless Chill Tonic given for two to three weeks will enrich the blood improve digestion and act as a general strengthening tonic. Nature will dispel the worms and the child will be in perfect health. Pleasant to take. 60c per bottle.
The column comically surveys characters Colu mbus Allsop Poke Eazley Luke Mathewson and Yam Sims. It jokes about fat people staying warm and bank clerks under scrutiny while depositors peek through cracks. The piece reveals a light satirical tone with quirky lines and local color.
A man in Washington confronted Hocks after a dispute about the customary fee to pay a preacher for a wedding. The exchange occurred behind a tree where the caller questioned the smallest lawful amount.
Jefferson Potlocks argues criminals should be sent to a school of efficiency to learn not to overlook small details, noting that most robberies miss thousands in the act.
Milwaukee Leader notes a sharp remark about insiders in a political scene, suggesting hatwearers in the ring face costly consequences. The line uses a playful pirate image to caution against corrupt practices and influence.
The product LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN is a specially prepared syrup laxative claimed to relieve habitual constipation promptly and induce regular action with daily use for 14 to 21 days. It is described as stimulating and regulating and very pleasant to take, priced at 60 cents per bottle.
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