Whitewright 17 Years Ago Highlights Local News
The Sun notes Mrs. Sara C. Benedict’s death at her daughter’s home. Dr J L Bow buys the T H Lively residence on South Bend. Bascom Sears and C W Hampton rent the D A Ray barn. George Chumbley breaks a left foot when a mule falls. Doc Haliburton has an appendectomy in Sherman. Horace Thompson takes his family to Oklahoma for Blue River fishing. Harry Brown sells his Spruce Street home to Frank Shiels of Leonard. Dug Pippin moves drag line HQ to Whitewright Lumber Co. Bank figures show deposits 267,386.72 loans 425,996.64 assets 838,395.26. Heavy rain celebrated on July 4. Mr Bow to Manitou, Colo., for a drug store job. Mrs. Jim Simmons undergoes surgery in a Sherman hospital.
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Sara C. Benedict
W. F. Holland
J. L. Bow
T. H. Lively
South Bend Street
Bascom Sears
C. W. Hampton
D. A. Ray
O. W. Myrick
George Chumbley
Kentuckytown
Doc Haliburton
Sherman
Horace Thompson
Oklahoma
Blue River
Harry Brown
Spruce Street
Frank Shiels
Leonard
Dug Pippin
L. LaRoe & Company
Whitewright Lumber Co
Whitewright
Robert Bow
Manitou
Colo
Bow
Jim Simmons
Sherman Hospital
Nominating History and Local Notices From A Texas Paper
Twelve years ago James M. Cox and Franklin D. Roosevelt were nominated at San Francisco for president and vice president. Lonnie Smith, a 9 year old boy, fatally shot his 3 year old sister at home north of town. Rev F L Young conducts a revival at the Church of Christ. The Sun argues for a four year term for congressmen. Texas delegates oppose Bryan's dry plank. R L Holcomb trades to S L Arnold for 447 acres near Ambrose, plus two buildings including a post office fixtures valued at 18 000. Dan Aldrich sells his share in Huffines and Aldrich garage to W C Huffines. Mrs J H Cox and son Mitchell go to Fort Smith Ark for relatives and business studies. Eva Stillwell visits Newell Stillwell in St Paul Minn. Austin Stedham of the U S Navy visits his parents. Mary Davis of Whitewright named among University of Texas spring honor students. Mrs Bryant King undergoes minor operation in Sherman hospital. A collision near Oak Hill Cemetery.
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James M. Cox
Ohio
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
San Francisco
Lonnie Smith
F. L. Young
Church of Christ
the Sun
Texas
William J. Bryan
R. L. Holcomb
S. L. Arnold
Greenville
Postoffice
Ambrose
Dan Aldrich
Huffines & Aldrich
W. C. Huffines
J. H. Cox
Mitchell
Fort Smith
Ark
Cox
Eva Stillwell
Newell Stillwell
St. Paul
Minn
Austin Stedham
U. S. Navy
W. H. Stedham
Mary Davis
Whitewright
University of Texas
Bryant King
Sherman Hospital
Oak Hill
Ceme
Farm wagon and car collision injures mule in town
A late Saturday collision occurred between a farm wagon driven by J W Burden and an automobile driven by Jack For rest. Both vehicles suffered slight damage and the mule was badly bruised. Also noted are crop forecasts and local business changes.
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Tery
J. W. Burden
Jack Forrest
S. C. Horton
J. G. Carter & Company
the Sun
J. F. Fender
Whitewright
Rev. C. C. Childress
Local Laughing Notes From Hogwallow
A string of quirky notes from Hogwallow features Denk Botts and Atlas Peck on marital rumblings and health. Jeff Potlocks notes new symptoms after bringing home patent medicine samples. A street musician loses his tin cup and a magazine agent is freed by dogs in Tickville.
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Jeff Potlocks
The Greatest Newspaper in North America Declared
G S Crane of Campbell Ewald touts a home town “Country Weekly” as America’s greatest newspaper. He argues it outreads and outinfluences all metropolitan dailies, publishing in 11 500 editions across 52 issues yearly from 8 000 towns.
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G. S. Crane
Campbell-Ewald Co
National Advertising Agency
North America
New York City
Chicago
Florida
California
United States
Woolworth
New York
Wrigley
Industrial Corporation
America
Country Weekly
Writer Defends the Garner Relief Bill
The article features Harry L. Sexton arguing that Hoover and allies call Garner relief bill pork while noting DC and other federal projects exceed such labels. It contrasts DC expenditures since 1920 with post office grants, memorial highway funds, and district centers, urging balanced spending nationwide.
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Harry L. Sexton
Washington
Hoover
United States
District of Columbia
House
Senate
Potomac
Mount Vernon
George Washington Memorial Parkway
National Capital
District of Columbia Municipal
Coolidge
Department of Agriculture
Fur Neckpieces Sold As Closed Bank Asset
In Boston the Boston Continental National Bank proceeds with liquidation of assets. John B. Cunningham, a federal representative, first offered 35 fur neckpieces as a batch for $200 but then sold them retail in the bank’s main room, earning more than four times the batch offer.
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Boston
Boston Continental National Bank
John B. Cunningham
1916 17 Armenian Genocide Massacres in Anatolia
About 800000 Armenians were killed in Anatolia during 1916 and 1917 as part of a Turkish campaign. The figures reflect a large-scale atrocity with enduring historical impact and contested remembrance.
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Anatolia
Jokes and Witty Exchanges Entertaining Parade
A collection of humorous exchanges features a woman teased as a rose among thorns and a pianist’s quip about Babe Ruth. Other bits include a deathbed Jewish family scene with curious calls, a salesgirl dialogue about customer rights, and a playful banter about kissing as a language of love.
Sunday School Exchange Questions Purpose
A Sunday school teacher says the goal is to help others, while a bright boy questions the motive asking what the others are for. The dialogue mirrors a search for meaning and altruism in a simple classroom moment.
He's No Liar Billy Questioned on Lies
A dialogue features a narrator accusing a boy named Billy of lying. Billy replies with a wry line about consequences, implying a half fare ride for liars. The exchange hints at morality and child behavior in a dated or humorous context.
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Billy
Has Low Mood Changed Crimson Gulch Politics
Cactus Joe notes mood affects Crimson Gulch politics and says bold men exist but no one volunteers to be collector of taxes. He describes a rift between boldness and nerve required for the job. The dialogue reflects tension over local taxation duties.
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Crimson Gulch
Cactus Joe
The Deluge Mentioned In Traveler Inn Talk
A traveler asks a village innkeeper about the Deluge and Noah and the Ark. The innkeeper replies no papers have arrived for three days. The flooded railway line forces the traveler to halt and seek shelter at the inn during heavy rains.
Lean Pickin's She Talks of Alice in Playful Retort
A brief dialogue fragment centers on two speaking roles debating Alice. One declares ignorance of any but good things, while the other suggests shifting topics. The exchange hints at character dynamics and social humor.
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Lean Pickin
Alice
Finding Money and Gratitude Through Debt Laughter
A witty exchange frames gratitude amid financial strain as a speaker laments unpaid bills. The other person responds with a paradoxical thankfulness for not being a creditor, turning hardship into humor.
Quote on taxes and death from a judge attributed to Franklin
A judge quips that the tax payer resents taxes not coming in the order of death and taxes, referencing Benjamin Franklin. The remark links tax resentment to the idea that taxes should follow a different sequence.
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Benjamin Franklin
Reporter Seeks Advice On Running A Newspaper
A playful exchange shows a cub reporter asking for guidance from an editor who deflects by directing him to a subscriber. The vignette centering on newsroom dynamics hints at mentorship and the intergenerational transfer of know-how within journalism.
Keeping His Feet on the Ground
The happy man tells the minister they are truly one and the bride agrees in theory. She notes practically they should order dinner for two, keeping plans modest and grounded.
Undeclared Future Path as Albert Becomes Undertaker
A mother insists on a modern education for Albert including Latin. The head master notes Latin is a dead language yet supports the plan. The mother states Albert is going to be an undertaker.
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Albert
Our dollars now go further
A Boston Transcript note observes economic strains and consumer prices. It quotes a regular reader remark about inflation and living costs, reflecting skeptical mood toward fiscal guidance while noting personal budgeting.
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Boston Transcript
Weathering the Slogan A Rainy Day Plan Debated
A couple discusses saving money to weather a rainy day as they reflect on the saying Another bill. The husband and wife consider frugal habits and long term financial caution in their home conversation.
Final Alibi Tombstone Dealer Inscription Exchange
The widow and Gladys discuss grave marker wording while Jack quips that short claimed words can spark divorces. The exchange humorously critiques memorials and social expectations surrounding death.
Sea Captain and Boy Exchange Blunt Shoreline Banter
A sea captain taunts a cautious boy about seasickness as another crew member leans over the rail. The boy weakly defends himself, comparing his discomfort to that of the other sailors, revealing a tense moment aboard the vessel.
Dandy Little Girl Born After Worrying Wait
A man pacing outside the maternity ward expresses relief as a nurse announces a healthy baby girl. The husband reflects on past struggles, grateful his daughter will not endure them.
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Hogwallow News
Denk Botts
Atlas Peck
Washington Hocks
Calf Ribs
Tickville
Clab Hancock
Slim Pickens
Excelsior Fiddling
Frisby Hancock
Clair Hancock
Eighborly Service
Whitewright Gin & Ice Company
Mark Montgomery
Babe Ruth
Cohen
Mose
Fadder
Levi
Ikey
Willie
Mr. Hoover
Gladys
Jack
George
Kirkpatrick’s
Kirkpatrick
NYAL
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