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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1927
Page
3
The Dallas News notes a Senate move to apportion textbook funds among schools like the school fund. Local authorities may keep unspent money, boosting efficiency and savings by direct depository purchases, reducing the $100,000 yearly distribution cost.
A mother writes to excuse her son's absence from school claiming family illness and a helper role at home. She praises Willie and mentions his affection for Miss Drew. The letter includes apologies for the boy's absence and a request to overlook the miss in attendance.
City Commission orders election at Whitewright fire station in Grayson County Texas for April 5 1927 to choose two city commissioners for two year terms. J N Powell presiding judge G W Adams assistant judge C M Dillon and G D Bennett clerks named.
Private dialogue shows Jimmie deflecting a school report card query with a humorous reply. The exchange captures student attitudes toward grades and parental concerns reflected in a classroom moment.
An elderly man predicts his son’s path after college with a wry remark asking what his boy will become. He responds jokingly that the son will be an old man first, implying long years ahead.
Tom Mix stars as a railroad detective in The Great K. and A. Train Robbery filmed at Royal Gorge. Tony the wonder horse assists as Mix battles railroad gangsters and Mix also did similar work as a deputy U S marshal in Oklahoma. A two reel comedy screens with the feature at Palace Theatre Saturday night.
A vintage health ad urges belief in signs of a torpid liver and promotes Herbine as the dependable remedy for liver stomach and bowels. It claims strength to digestion purify bowels restore energy and cheerfulness with a 60 cent price sold by J L Kirkpatrick druggist.
McAlester Oklahoma officials invest sinking funds in church loans at six percent instead of bank rates. Loans to First Christian, Episcopal, First Presbyterian, Grand Avenue Methodist, First Baptist and smaller churches spur new or expanded church properties and lift tax base as city grows. denominations total over 4000 members and church property around 700000 dollars.
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics launches a study to map available credit for cotton and other crops across North Carolina South Carolina Georgia and Oklahoma. David L. Wickens and Arthur N. Moore lead ground work and 40000 farmers receive confidential 1926 financial questionnaires with 4500 returns documented.
The Progressive Grocer notes a daily national gasoline usage of about 27 million gallons. This equates to roughly one gallon per household per day and a daily expenditure between 5 and 6 million dollars.
A reader jokes about reading yesterday's paper at home with a parent. The line contrasts modern fashion inquiry with an old edition, illustrating a humorous domestic moment.
Thomas Larson admitted desertion after his wife allegedly locked him out and deprived him of food and wages. He said she flooded his bed with water, soaked bread in kerosene, and drove him away with a poker and brush. Larson and three friends testified. the case was dismissed despite his claim of a good cause to leave.
A short editorial notices virtue rewarding steadfast honesty and integrity as a straight path amid crooked measures, urging readers to choose principled conduct and lawful action. It emphasizes the value of upright behavior in public life and daily decisions.
Hollywood whiskered amateurs from the Middle West flood the film industry, upsetting about 100 veteran bearded actors who once relied on their facial adornments for steady work. The new entrants, not short of cash, rent their whiskers cheaply for fun, endangering the dignity and livelihood of professionals.
A Punch cartoon notes 1927 is not a leap year except for pedestrians. The jab highlights calendar quirks with a playful travel mishap implied by foot traffic.
City commissioners of McAlester consider investing the sinking fund in church loans. They favor the move saying church construction will improve the city’s appearance and reflect value placed on religion and education. Mayor McAlester calls loans a wise investment that strengthens government and society.
Bob Custer stars in The Devil’s Gulch a thrilling tale of romance and vengeance as he hunts the murderer of his twin brother. Deserts mines and a powerful climax showcase his dramatic ability and horsemanship. Also a two reel comedy Friday night and Saturday afternoon. Palace Theatre Whitewright starts at 1 pm.
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