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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1921
Page
3
A local column recaps a string of small town happenings. Tobe Moseley’s bee escaped and proved hard to recapture while Wash Hocks muses on spending after death. Other items report a cow kick injury, a lantern joke, a rumor about Luke Mathewson with Prohibition humor, a clumsy cistern incident, a habeas corpus note, Atlas Peck’s Rye Straw move, and Miss Peachie Sims canceling a visit over a hat dispute.
Raz Barlow muses on whether traveling south for health helps and notes jaybirds rarely complain. The Tickville Tidings deplores the explosion of American newspapers as readers claim they already take more papers than they can read. A new Bound ing Billows photographer offers flashlight portraits while awaiting the regular photographer.
A tale notes Yam Sims keeps a listening mule in captivity. When Miss Flutie Belcher rides, the mule halts, ears forward, listens for a minute, then shakes its head and resumes trotting. Powder and large firecrackers are mentioned as preparations for a purpose.
Sile Kilden forgot his vest at the blacksmith shop after news of spring, and today he was glad to see a cold snap so he could wear it home and keep it until next fall.
The Dog Hill preacher has been invited to Calf Ribs to deliver a trial sermon at the local church. If the congregation approves his stand and views, they will extend him an offer. The current preacher is unpopular for speaking his mind.
Ellick Helwanger surprised the Dog Hill preacher and many friends last Sunday morning by entering and being seen among the congregation. He is known as a sinner to some, and his presence drew surprise from attendees.
A large automobile concern tested crankcase lubrication and found oil should be changed every 1000 to 1500 miles to prevent wear. An engine run 6000 miles with proper changes showed no wear, while the same mileage with oil plus new oil showed 0.0015 inches wear. Manufacturers advise draining every thousand miles, flushing, and adding new oil, warning against kerosene as a lubricant.
Austin reporters explore female students’ reasons for bobbing hair. Answers range from rebelling against long locks to fashion trends, personal comfort, and social pressures. Many cite ease, speed, or a desire to shock family or peers as motivation.
Girls recall the bobbed hair fad with awkwardness and jokes at school. One girl laments losing length but embraces short curls. Another notes backlash from boys who fear the style means feminism and lost homemaking skills.
The American Legion of Greenville plans an all day pow wow for the July 4 celebration featuring automobile and horse races a baseball game a sham battle music speeches and other events. The legion extends a cordial invitation to attend in Greenville for a grand day.
An old fashioned remedy claim for Herbine to ease heartburn and indigestion. It promises instant relief, moving fermented food into the bowels and making the user feel better right away. Price 60 cents. Sold by Dyer and Jones druggists.
The Bonham Natatorium invites the public to enjoy swimming with artesian water, polite attendants, and orderly facilities. Bring children, buy a book for family use, and dine in Simpson Park beside the Natatorium, with lunch allowed and open swim at leisure.
Odessa, Texas June 6. Geologist and oil man B M Hatfield drived into town with a beehive special. A queen bee and about 10 000 followers settled in the rear gearbox of Hatfield’s Ford. Cautious removal failed so he left them, bees swarming when the car stopped to honey from flowers. Sheriff Johnson seeks Hatfield for this odd incident.
Sheriff Johnson mocked Hatfield predicting a sting but his garage became a hive at night. Bees remained hidden until morning then swarmed out as Hatfield arrived to start his car. He collected most of the bees, and Johnson plans to charge storage at one dollar per bee.
When you feel breath bad, appetite poor, and blue, take Herbine for relief. One or two doses purify the system. Price 60 cents. Sold by Dyer & Jones, druggists. 666 cures Biliousness.
A reader shares a light hearted department recipe advising wives to be kind, tidy, and supportive. It suggests praising husbands, avoiding scolding, and keeping clothing and buttons in order, concluding that poor outcomes imply poor material to work with.
Four husky calves three heifers and a bull born to a cow owned by Ralph Christie near Belmond Iowa are thriving and feeding from the dam. The dam previously gave birth to twin heifers last year, seen as a contribution toward easing meat butter and milk prices.
The Sun teams with Dallas News Farm and Ranch Holland's Magazine and other reputable outlets to boost local reporting. The collaboration aims to broaden access to news, farm updates, and community stories across regions.
A wry exchange between Little Lester and his father ends with a bold quip about marriage. The father says the difference between a vision and a sight lies in a girl before and after marriage, revealing a dated joke about gender and norms.
An ad for LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN Syruphonic Laxative claims relief from habitual constipation within 14 to 21 days. It asserts stimulating and regulating effects and emphasizes regular use for consistent action. Sold for 60 cents per bottle.
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