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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1929
Page
2
Health authorities warn against warming up engines in tightly closed garages and vehicles in unventilated spaces. Carbon monoxide, produced by engines, can kill with little warning, especially in cold starts or when exhaust leaks enter the car via floor spaces. Fresh air and regular exhaust checks are advised.
Six young men in Laredo were surprised when two city detectives burst in as a dog scratched at the door. Detective Abel Cantu devised the ruse to seize the poker table evidence during a quiet game Friday night.
In Southern California quail survivors in grass fire zones are fed by daily airplane drops. Aircraft feed the birds in green refuges where moisture persisted after last fall’s fires, a first known program of its kind by the Automobile Club of Southern California.
In Middletown Pennsylvania a coin flip determined who would pilot the ill fated Fokker on its return from the army air depot to Bolling Field Captain H A Dinger won the toss and took the controls of the amphibian reconditioned in Middletown. The crash claimed eight lives with Sergt Patrick Conroy of New York City dying later in Harrisburg Polytechnic Hospital, the sole survivor also perishing.
Engraved or printed cards and announcements may be obtained at The Sun office. Reasonably priced options include invitations, notices, and related print items to suit various events.
New York financier EB Fitkin, after buying a stock exchange seat for 240000 dollars, recounts a Tom Lawson tale about finance. A bank robber interrupts a heist, only to meet a benevolent bank president who chooses cooperation over conflict.
A 1910 account notes Samuel Clemens predicted he would die with Halley’s comet, which appeared during its perihelion on April 20 1910. He passed away the following night, linking his fate to the celestial event he had spoken of years earlier.
The term Indian summer refers to a brief spell of warm, clear days in October or November in the Central and Atlantic states, occasionally lasting two to three weeks. Theories trace the name to settlers comparing warm days to Indian paints or to soldiers using autumn colors as camouflage, with first documented use circa 1774.
A literary gossip column cites William Lyons Phelps noting an obscure American poet’s line on sublime lives and discipline. It adds a sharper English quip: be or not be, the question only when attention wanders, and acknowledges it scans poorly but conveys sense.
The Field Museum reports on Subarctic ruins near Nain Labrador, saying they resemble Eskimo camps rather than Viking dwellings. Dr. William Duncan Strong notes no tangible evidence for Norse settlement, though Norse contact around 900 A.D. isn’t denied.
Harry Whitehead and a friend discuss a local Marblehead resident described as a "foreigner." The Marble header defends the man’s lack of prominence, noting he has lived in Marblehead sixty‑seven years and was born in Salem, according to the Salem News.
In a lively classroom Mary declares she is a blue bird because she wears blue. William adds he is a redbird since his underwear is red, amusing the teacher and peers with simple color pride.
The quoted fragment notes that all prior efforts to date proved inconclusive or wrong, marking the current instance as uncertain. It reflects ongoing doubt about conclusions reached so far and signals continued scrutiny or appeal.
A husband explains why calling his wife an angel is odd, noting she is always flitting about and continually unsettled, prompting a humorous exchange about his compliment.
The quoted line lists four critiques about behavior and appearance. It notes you have nothing to wear, are indecisive about attire, and are often indecisive or unfocused, leaving you repeatedly uncertain about your clothing and stance.
A quoted remark attributes to Adam the claim that Eve is the only woman in the world for him. The line highlights a singular declaration of devotion amid many claims to fidelity.
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