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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1926
Page
4
The column notes Abernathy’s reelection as Palo Pinto County sheriff for the eighth time. It jokes about hot weather and rain needs for Texas farmers, mentioning six weeks of dry heat and a 13 inch rainfall since July that affects crops in the Whitewright area.
An editorial from The Denison Herald praises Moody's Democratic governor nomination vote as a triumph of anti Ferguson ism and good government. It credits his frankness and demeanor with attracting supporters while urging Ferguson to concede his waning political grip in Texas.
The Sun office hosts a peach tasting event with entries from local growers. Mrs. J L Truett leads with the three largest peaches weighing one and three fourths pounds, while other contributors include W J Looney and O G Bow as well as Elberta varieties and Bow's Blackland Special apples.
Refusing an offered spirit has forfeited claims on the circumstance as a closed incident. If the January legislature repeals the amnesty act, Moody bears the blame. The author hopes the victory will end party factionalism and that the people’s voice will be heard, silencing Ferguson’s opposition.
A collage of sharp quotes mine public debate from newspapers including Life Detroit News Publishers Syndicate Norfolk Virginian Pilot Toledo Blade Washington Post Columbus Times American Lumberman UNC course in marriage and Manchester Union. The remarks lampoon politicians, Prohibition, armament, and social classes.
Two men hunt a bear with one climbing a tree and the other fleeing to a cave. The tree climber shouts for his companion to stay in the cave as the bear pursues. The other, angered by unsolicited advice, exits and reenters the cave amid the pursuit. A final quip notes Europe’s view of America and Santa Claus.
A country school inspector quizzes children on knowledge. A boy mishears average as a device to lay eggs on, stating his mother’s hen lays six eggs a week on average.
The exchange shows a child asking about catching lunaties and the father answering with a metaphor of face powder gowns smiles and soft words. The dialogue hints at deception through charm and social performance.
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