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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1928
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun recounts expectations for the Democratic primary on Saturday urging every Democrat to vote while noting court rulings that removed Tom Love from the lieutenant governor ballot in several counties including Grayson. Ballots were reprinted in some places to omit his name.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch notes that southern voting patterns have long been solid Democratic even against Catholic candidates, citing Hancock in 1880 as a Union hero yet still carried by the South. The piece contrasts regional political loyalties with Northwestern farmer support for Republicans, calling the patterns persistent if not ideal.
The article contrasts homicide rates in the United States with England Scotland and Switzerland and cites a Indiana court case where a colored man faced a life sentence under the habitual criminal act after a 1921 robbery conviction in Ohio.
A man paroled after a 1924 sentence of one to fourteen years for Indiana robbery revived crimes after release. Evidence shows he held up a man and woman and assaulted three women, crimes the court hoped to deter by imprisonment. The piece laments inadequate punishment of criminals.
In Greenville a 15 year old check was collected as part of a merchants drive against bad check givers. They run meetings where members bring hot checks for readout, prompting debtors to pay to avoid public exposure, argued as a deterrent and protection of local honor.
In Tickville a local chatter notes a happiness lift after buying new shoe strings. Cricket Hicks and pigs occupy a quiet afternoon, Columbus Allsop receives a yardstick from a hardware store, and a plan to tear down the old church in Calf Ribs is announced by a deacon. Frisby Hancock recalls long effort on the project. Spend your money in Whitewright.
London crowd views the all metal tri motor Inflexible on display at the Croydon Air Pageant. The 14 ton craft features a 150 foot wingspan and 75 foot length, with giant landing wheels eight feet high highlighted in the photo.
A Sunday gathering near Whitewright Texas brought together most Carter siblings and relatives from across Texas and Oklahoma. Elder W N Carter hosted a surprise two table meal and a Lord's Supper, recalling family preacher roots and old days at the farm six miles east of town. Attendees included Mrs Alice Hicks Mrs Ellen Baggette Mrs Hellen Sullivan Elder W N Carter and others with ages from 86 to 88 among the oldest.
A collage of humorous and satirical lines from multiple papers critiques Mussolini policy, campaign finance, marriage ideals, German pacifism, and media honesty. It highlights editorials and quips on liberty, expenses, trust, intuition, steering, and truth in journalism.
A humorous exchange notes an earnest worker asking if a new typist uses the touch system. The clever reply claims the typist did not purchase a fur coat with her wages.
A quirky item notes a punchy joke about a "living skeleton" and a tiny kitchen. The remark plays on scale with a humorous line about using condensed milk to fit meals.
Florida Times Union advertises extra quality men s voile underwear with lace trim in teddies gowns stepins and bloomers priced 98e special offer highlighting the novelty of baby ribbon detailing.
The Hudson car and the telephone truck, badly damaged, were brought to Madison County from Columbus for burial.
A wife complains about a dress missing hooks while a husband jokes there will be many eyes on it, turning a sewing mishap into a playful pun about attention. The exchange reflects light domestic humor.
In a sharp exchange, Barnum jokes about a lion tamer as Bailey riffs on press notices. The banter highlights tense publicity and mutual taunting between the showmen amid public attention.
In a lighthearted exchange Wigg jokes about setting a trap for his wife after delaying. Wagg reacts with surprise as Wigg explains the trap is for a mouse in the pantry.
A lively exchange recalls a brisk European sightseeing adventure. John vows to stay on task while Mary jokes about a lazy guide and a quick dash through Paris to the Louvre, highlighting rapid museum tours and spirited travel banter.
Albany Knickerbocker Press reports a dispute where an individual denies leaving bed and board claiming to still live at home and notes the accuser never owned the bed. The letter addresses Raymond and asserts continued residence.
Archibald laments dull country life and Florence asks what he misses most. He replies the last train, implying nostalgia for city travel.
In this strip, the characters lament a detour from home as they debate lingering for three more dances. The exchange turns on affection and growing old, with a playful contrast between eagerness to move on and reluctance to end the evening.
The Boston Transcript quotes McCann contrasting Job and David with a sharp, humorous line. It notes a playful twist on biblical figures, calling David a manly boy and Job a boily man in a witty comparison.
The author declares belief in a conspiracy among publishers after ten of them refuse the same story, while a friend questions the motive.
A driver swerves to avoid a roadster and crashes through a fence turning turtle. His passenger Fred notes they narrowly escaped, while a bystander asks who was behind them. The tense moment ends with relief.
A recurring feature in The Sun spotlights current merchant promotions and weekly deals. Readers discover items for sale, specials, and market tones across the ad section with brief notices and pricing cues.
Five visitors attended the White Wright Rotary Club luncheon, including four Sherman and one Waco member. Waco's W. F. Barnett spoke about International peace and boys' work, sharing experiences from the Ostend Rotary Convention and his work with Texas Methodist Orphanage. He previously led Van Alstyne and Corsicana orphanages and schools.
Judge T. H. Briggs of Gilmer, candidate for representative of the Fourth District, was traveling to Pittsburg when his car boiled over from water scarcity. Removing the radiator cap, hot water and steam struck his face and eyes, causing painful burns. He sought treatment. burns not considered serious.
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