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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1921

Page

7

Is a Stupid Person Called a Dunce

During the middle ages theologians known as schoolmen were praised for learning yet later criticized for unattractive speculation. Supporters of Duns Scotus faced derision, giving rise to the term dunce as a label for obstinate dullness and stupidity.

Charlemagne Duns Scotus Scotus

A Tribute to Woman Vision of a Woman

A prose tribute extols women's power and grace, praising motherhood, healing touch, and the sacred womanly influence. It contrasts man’s boldness with woman’s softer, stabilizing strength and envisions a ideal, revered woman guiding humanity. The piece ends with a hopeful, incomplete vision of a future shaped by women.

Womens Day Vision of Freedom and Harmony

Loftier and diviner than past ages, the sisters and daughters have endured dark days and dawn now breaks. In the full erbed day to come women shall be free and have opportunity. All living beings shall share in blessings as love replaces hate and peace follows war. Eugene V. Debs speaks of a future where beauty triumphs, plenty replaces poverty, and the world rests under her unfettered ministry.

Earth Eugene V. Debbs

New Truck Bill Discussed At Sherman Meeting

At a Sherman gathering of merchants farmers and truck owners on May 24 a committee was formed to work with Grayson County representatives on amending Senate Bill No 101. Critics warned the governor requirement would cap speed and hinder movement when stuck in mud, arguing road costs should be shared by all users. Senator Dan S McMillin spoke urging committee action.

Sherman Grayson County Dan S. McMillin

Grayson County committee to amend bill on roads

A committee was appointed to meet with Grayson County representatives and suggest practical amendments to maximize road usefulness while minimizing hardship. Members include Dennard, Potts, Sappenfield, Mangrum, Brown, Arnold, Pearce, Langford, White, Lewin, Anderson, Arnspiger, Yoder, Wheat, Harmon, Southmayde, Hogan, Bean, Tong, Stewart, Smith, Valentine, Talley, Marshall, Will Anderson among others. First meeting set for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 7.

Grayson County R. E. Dennard H. C. Potts Pottsboro W. J. Sappenfield Whitesboro W. L. Mangrum Whitewright T. F. Brown Gunter D. W. Arnold Collinsville H. E. Pearce W. W. Langford W. R. White R. W. Lewin Denison R. C. Anderson Tioga T. E. Arnspiger Charles Yoder van Alsayne Charles Wheat Howe L. M. Harmon Dorchester Woodruff Southmayde J. J. Hogan Bells

Profanity and public speech in wartime culture

The passage laments increased coarse language due to war, contrasting old and new swearing norms. It notes public print stories and pastors shocked by lurid adjectives, arguing profanity reflects a stressed, unsettled era and a perceived decline in refined speech.

Poetic Call to End Harsh Cuss Words

Walt Mason laments the waning force of swearing in peaceful times. He recalls wartime use as a crude coping tool and urges polite, genteel behavior now that peace returns, discouraging the needless display of profanity.

Walt Mason

Local residents gather and report wanderers and misfortunes

Ely and Enterprise notes John Lewis and children spent Sunday with sister near Pilot Grove. John Harper and sons Pascal and Lonzo visited Bonham Monday. M R Smith is reported sick. Myrtle Hughes and Dallas visitors returned home after visit with Mrs. Wade. A J Robbins had a car accident Saturday and is improving. Robert Allison and family near Blue Ridge visited. Singing convention at Canaan drew locals. Birt Compton of Dallas stayed with Mrs. Charlie Wilson. Joel Ross, Uncle Bill Smith and Willie visited W C Brown’s family. Leonard Kilgore and wife and Christine Murry near Telephone were in the community Saturday.

John Lewis Tont Whitworth Pilot Grove John Harper Pascal Lonzo W. C. Brown M. R. Smith Myrtle Hughes Dallas George Wade A. J. Robbins Robert Allison Blue Ridge Canaan Birt Compton Charlie Wilson Joel Ross Bill Smith Willie Leonard Kilgore Christine Murry Near Telephone

The Other Fellow's Trouble

A Cleburne Enterprise reflection on envy and wealth advises readers not to covet others' money. It warns money can bring new troubles and stresses personal restraint, urging focus on bearing one's own worries without public pity.

Cleburne

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