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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1922
Page
8
Danbury saves a collapsed man at Kempton Park who later reveals ownership of Silver King, a horse he bought for ten guineas after a life of loss. Betting on Silver King at fifty to one, Danbury stakes four hundred pounds, but the horse finishes last as Blackberry wins and the old man and the bookmaker vanish.
Senator Sorghum says he remains sorry for constituents who write and ask him to obtain things. He notes every one of his constituents who wants anything writes to him seeking delivery.
In a unique display thousands of dolls in shop windows showcase hair sourced from Angora goats. The article notes the widespread use of Angora hair for doll heads, highlighting a curious link between livestock and toy fashion.
In a 1922 McClure syndicated tale, Little Mrs. Burton plans a Christmas at home with Mrs. Tucker's help. The family learns their son Tom, long thought lost or imprisoned, has survived and returns with a khaki uniform and a medal, lighting the house with hope as bells ring.
Robert G. Ingersoll reflects by Napoleon’s tomb, praising struggle, lamenting war’s toll, and preferring peasant life over imperial power. He recalls Napoleon’s campaigns from Toulon to Waterloo and Saint Helena, contrasting glory with loss and human cost.
Two fox and wolf hounds left residence around June 20. Male is black and red with white feet, about two years old. Female is white with dark specks, one black ear, calico other ear, black flank spot, about 20 months old. Medium size with racy lines. Reward offered. Riley Williams, Bells Route 2.
Moosehart Illinois July 4 Secretary of Labor James J Davis urged Illinois to punish all those responsible for the Herrin mine massacre He said the blood of more than twenty workers stained the soil and their deaths did not advance the industrial dispute He called on the state to mete out full penalties under law and God and urged the nation to learn a lesson from the tragedy
Oregon miner owners of the Waldo mine near Grants Pass claim a historic discovery as they turn gravel in the old Rogue river channel. Holding 4200 acres, they believe vast portions lie over the ancient river bed and are rich in pay dirt, promising untold free gold.
A Polish wedding ended tragically when the bride, who danced with guests and collected a dollar per dance, collapsed after about forty five dances netting around forty five dollars. She aimed for fifty before quitting and died on the floor early next morning.
Alice Texas July 4. H. H. Bennett a farmer near Alice reached a rattlesnake in his mailbox at the local post office. He removed the reptile without injury and notified the postmaster. Authorities advised caution around mail receptacles in hot weather.
In a mailbox Mr. Bennett pulled out a fifteen inch rattlesnake but was not bitten. The incident caused a near stampede as onlookers reacted with alarm.
At a local post office a crowd gathered awaiting mail when a snake appeared. Someone finally killed the snake, but how it entered remains unknown.
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