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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1928
Page
8
A Liberty Magazine excerpt reports radio announcer Quin Ryan of WGN saying celebrities fear the microphone. He notes three equal moments for all: on a roller coaster, in the dentist chair, and in the studio. He observes stars grow tentative before broadcast, yet many prove themselves approachable and “folksy” in conversation.
The Hindu notes Indian families often keep savings in gold and silver due to limited banking access. In stress, households rely on reserves or high interest money lenders. The piece cites a traveler and New York Times reporting on regional famine relief needs during crop failures.
The piece explains that Jehu, son of Nimshi, was identified by a tower watchman for his furious chariot driving. It links this biblical image to modern cab drivers nicknamed Jehus, noting Jehu’s drive was fierce yet his reign was stable despite numerous murders and massacres.
A tale explains the word loafing origin from a lazy lover avoided by a Dutch father in New York. The father’s remark Here comes that tofer became loafer, then applied broadly to any shiftless person, per Grit.
The name Solons traces to the Athenian lawgiver Solon noted for wisdom in counsel and for revising Athens constitution. The label was applied to members of the United States Congress to reflect that legislative authority and reform role.
The term weeds originates from the Saxon waede meaning a woven garment. It later referred to a widow’s distinctive dress and finally narrowed to the long crepe streamers from the bonnet.
Eric the Red named Greenland to lure Norse colonists to settle the new land. The adventurer coined the attractive title to encourage exploration and growth.
Borax is an inorganic salt native to its natural deposits. It forms as a crystalline compound and the borax sold commercially is refined from crude borax.
A cucumber stays cooler than its surroundings with a lower temperature, giving rise to the saying cool as a cucumber. The phrase captures the idea of calm composure under heat or pressure.
Scientists state that life remains impossible above 45 000 feet even with oxygen due to extremely low atmospheric pressure. The finding underscores limits of human survival in near space environments and informs aviation safety research.
Publication summons all interested in the estate of Ammon R. Smith, deceased. Raymond H. Smith, administrator, has filed a final report in Grayson County Court that will be heard on a designated return day. The citation requires newspaper publication for at least twenty days prior.
Writ requires appearance and contest of estate report at Grayson County Court in Sherman on the first Monday in August 1928. Clerk R Q Loving issues the writ with publisher affidavit. deputy Lucile Schleuse assists. Witness the date July 10 1928 in Sherman Texas. July 26 notice.
Mary G. Boyer administratrix with will annexed filed final report on the estate of J W Boyer deceased in Grayson County Court. R Q Loving Clerk records at Sherman court in Texas with date July 10.
A collage of quotes from Champion Tunney and American Lumberman juxtapose Hamlet reflections with platform promises. The Hartford Courant hints at shifting focus away from Hamlet and toward Heeney while noting the empty due date problem in a platform pledge.
R Q Loving is identified as Clerk County Court of Grayson County Texas with deputy Lucile Schleuse noted. The fragment references official court administration and a dated stamp St Jyv26.
A nostalgic reminiscence recalls early motor and buggy era thrills. The piece describes first rides with rubber tires, new harness, and a livery rig as social rites. It notes courtship rituals, garments, and the pride of ownership ending with moonlit rides and the brag of a skilled driver.
The article notes that upon Richleigt's death his will directed his ashes be scattered to the four winds. His son, described as spendthrift, is said to be tending to carrying out that request.
A reader notes that a woman keeps paying because her purchases are bought on installment terms, reflecting how credit plans influence spending behavior. The remark appears in the Arkansas Gazette.
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