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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1924
Page
8
Zero weather caused a high pressure gasoline pipe to burst at Atlantic Refining in Pittsburgh Ja and ignite an oil tank and adjacent tanks. Seven firemen died when a ladder collapsed sending them into the tank as W L Davis estimated losses at 40000 dollars and noted the heroic, fatal effort to contain the blaze.
Mayor F. M. Echols and agricultural instructor Claud Willis plan a fall fair in Whitewright with cash prizes for cotton and a $100 premium from Mebane's Pedigreed Seed. Prizes include 40 for top stalks, 30 for best individual stalk, and 30 for best 50 open bolls. Farmers planting the Pedigreed Seed may compete and receive premium incentives.
H. Woodall of Van Alstyne narrowly escaped serious injury when steering failed before a Deer Creek bridge. The car plunged fifteen feet into the creek, injuring Woodall with bruises and a sprained back while his young son remained unhurt. Vehicle damaged. A stray line notes 75 sheets typewriter paper for 25c.
Kenneth Millard, 8, son of Mr and Mrs Sam Millard, died at St Vincents Sanitarium after being run over by an oil truck owned by Pierce Oil Corporation driven by Charles Hagler. The accident occurred as children near Southmayd attempted to ride the vehicle after school. Hagler halted and helped. Millard died at 8:45 p m with Hagler present.
Sherman Texas January 21 Deputies Bart Shipp and George Brinkley of the sheriff s office made several arrests Sunday on charges of gaming and liquor violations Nine negroes were arrested in a game on South Branch street Four gallons of choe beer were confiscated when a negro on East Mulberry street was arrested A white man found in a lot on South Rusk street late Sunday in an intoxicated condition was probably saved from freezing to death Sunday night
Grace Williams and Estelle Dosier visited friends while Avis May spent time with Treva and Fae Melugin. Mahurin and Trenton teams met with mixed results as the Mahurin boys lost 46 6 and the girls fell 24 15. The Mahurin basketball team later lost to Trenton 18 16. Polly farce entertained Friday night. Maggie Hopper recovers from pneumonia. Johnnie Hutchins remains on the sick list.
The Self Help Club held a January 18 meeting with Mrs Burn Ever. most members attended. Mrs F T Harris president read the club’s aim from the secretary’s book and asked each member to report on what she has canned produce sold garments made and pounds of produce.
The meeting featured a talk on Different Ways of Serving Eggs led by Mrs. F. E. Wittitoe, a county agent demonstration on Table Service by Miss Cooper, with questions on permissible table service practices. Guests Miss Cooper of Sherman and Miss Shook and Miss Jenkins of Kentuckytown attended, and Mrs. Lovell joined as a new member.
Sherman Tex Jan 23 None of the Senate count assistants had visited Grayson County forenoon. County Clerk C M Cole prepared to turn ballot boxes and returns over upon arrival. Pouches arrived at the post office for registered mail to Washington. Boxes expected to be called for within the next day or two.
Oklahoma City on January 22 reports Jack Knight proprietor of a small lunch stand was fatally wounded after four gunshots at close range. Knight, despite his wounds, chased the robber a short distance and fired back as the gunman fled, dying minutes later. The assailant had tried to rob Knight.
Miss Fannie McCoy returns to Big Spring after visiting relatives. Opie and Mrs Smith of Can aan spent Friday with J A Harper pair. Mrs M R McCoy and daughter visited Mrs Floyd Collins Friday. Will Rice returns home from Byers. D E McCoy visits Denison Saturday. Joe Rich spends Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Paul Stephens.
The text explains yawning as a response to low oxygen. breathing in more air raises oxygen supply, enlarges lungs, and triggers jaw and throat muscles to open. The fatigue link is that sleepiness signals tiredness seeking a stimulant, with yawning delivering an oxygen boost and a felt sense of relief.
A salesmanlike inspector confronts the landlord after discovering a dirty roller towel in the washroom. He voices a sharp rebuke about cleanliness and propriety, underscoring sanitary expectations.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claims to purify and enrich the blood and improve appetite and color. It is described as iron and quinine suspended in syrup and is said to be pleasant enough for children, with a price of 60 cents.
A Kansas proprietor asserts retroactive law cannot apply after a towel was hung before passage. The discussion centers on ex post facto prohibition and the timing of the towel’s installation in relation to the new law. The exchange highlights state legal limits and enforcement intent in a local dispute.
A Sun feature pledges wide reach for its Want Column with a 25 word ad option priced at 25 cents per issue.
E W Riley a middle aged roomer at Krause House on West Houston street was found eight miles south of Sherman in the Howe road Tuesday with compound fractures of all four limbs. He was identified by witnesses and taken to Sherman then to St Vincent Sanitarium where his condition was serious. Investigators pursue clues to the driver of the car.
A Baptist preacher out hunting seeks shelter in a hollow log as a rainstorm swells the log. Trapped and full of guilt for not subscribing to the paper this year, he crawls out safely after the storm ends. The Washtucna Enterprise attributes the tale to the Western Baptist.
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