Whitewright Sun Publisher Notes and Local Prompts
The Whitewright Sun lists Waggoner and Doss as owners and publishers with a $1.50 yearly subscription paid in advance. Notices of entertainments and memorials will be charged at ad rates. The note cites local civic boosterism and a quotation about politicians and merchants, urging home trade and spring building.
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Whitewright Sun
Death Penalty Given in Dallas for Conductor Killing
A Dallas jury last week sentenced Hunt, a Tennessee man, to death for the street car conductor murder. During trial Hunt acted violently, requiring restraints and gagging by the sheriff to keep order. The verdict reflects strong punishment and a stance that such crimes may deter insanity and violence.
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Hunt
Tennessee
Dallas
Washer purchase tale reflects class contrast in electricity
Fayetteville News recounts a young woman misinterpreting a washing machine hole as a water outlet. The piece contrasts her upbringing with marriage to a poor but proud man and criticizes rich girls for knowing little about electricity beyond luxuries.
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Fayetteville News
Editorial Sparks and Opinions from Early 20th Century Papers
A collage of quoted editorial lines and headlines from The New York Evening Post Arkansas Gazette Washington Post San Diego Union Detroit Free Press and others. It notes views on the Fed Reserve tele vision government roles and public policy with a satirical tone and sharp commentary.
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Federal Reserve Board
New York Evening Post
Washer Woman’s Song Inspires Hope For Housewives
The article argues marriage does not free women from chores and praises the washing ritual. It contrasts modern devices with traditional rub boards, urging readers to find happiness in homemaking and personal resolve, citing the Dallas News State Press.
Epigrams In Hoover Speech
Washington report lists several epigrammatic lines from President Hoover's inaugural address. The quotes touch on building a new civilization, justice as a safeguard of freedom, legality of liquor, law enforcement duties, self government, nonexpansionist aims, peace through defense, and avoiding electioneering in government.
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Washington
Hoover
No country is more loved by its people quotation
A concise quote praising national affection and trust in citizens. The speaker asserts faith in the people's capacity integrity and high purpose.
Things I Can't Understand About Men
A reader explains why men endure responsibility and sacrifice. The excerpt discusses courage in facing work and family duty, persistence through hardship, and the tension between personal dreams and obligation. The piece appears in Garland News.
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Garland News
Sleep as the body’s essential renewal process
The text frames sleep as the most vital function, arguing we eat to sleep and sleep to live. Endurance racers illustrate sleep’s primacy as recovery, noting sleeplessness causes metabolic cost while deep, undisturbed sleep accelerates repair. Clinical Medicine supports these claims.
Tickville Grocery Seizes Illicit Caporal Cigarettes
The town marshal seized Caporal cigarette packs depicting actresses as the grocer invoiced last week. Sie Kilden visited Clair Han cock’s house to question where hogs came from, while Clair suggested hunger makes a dozen seem like three. Dock Hocks, now deputy, prepares for the Musket Ridge protracted meeting, noted for his earlier fit of anger.
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Tickville
Sie Kilden
Clair Hancock
Clair
Dock Hocks
Dock
Sim Flinders Threatens to Leave Over Taxes
Sim Flinders threatens to depart the community if taxes are not reduced. Washington Hocks responds that neither he nor anyone else can lower taxes, but if Sim moves he will dismantle the stove pipe and assist in gathering the children.
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Sim Flinders
Washington Hocks
Sim
Atlas Peck Proudly Shows His Sprightly Pup
Atlas Peck shares pride in a young hound at his house. The pup is active with feet and ears driving its early learning and movement. Atlas notes feet to get about and ears to hear as the key traits.
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Atlas Peck
Atlas
Spivy Firm Promises Unmatched Styles and Value in New Stocks
Enthusiastic patron praise signals confidence in the extensive showing at M. C. Spivy & Co. Bonham. The note promises big new stocks with unmatchable values, inviting customers to visit and be impressed by the offerings.
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M. C. Spivy & Co
Bonham
Whitewright Folks Attend Jolson Show in Denison
Residents from Whitewright traveled to Denison last week to hear Al Jolson in the Sing ing Fool at the Rialto Theatre. The group included Mrs. H. T. Atterberry, Miss Ethel Gordon, Mrs. Glenn Doss, Miss Ruth Cox, Mrs. W. C. Bailey, Miss Cecil Doss, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hamilton, Mrs. Mark Montgomery, Mrs. Maude Gray, Miss Katherine Montgomery, Jack Barbee, Findley Haile, W. O. Brents, and Mr. and Mrs. A. A.
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Whitewright
Denison
al Jolson
Rialto Theatre
H. T. Atterberry
Ethel Gordon
Glenn Doss
Ruth Cox
W. C. Bailey
Cecil Doss
Joe Hamilton
Mark Montgomery
Maude Gray
Katherine Montgomery
Jack Barbee
Findley Haile
W. O. Brents
A. A
Whitewright At Denison Talkies Showing Noted
The Denison screening drew many Whitewright residents including Mrs. B. G. Gowdy Miss Lena Mae Gowdy Miss Alberta Blanton Mrs. W. J. Hewitt and Mr. and Mrs. W. L. White with children among others.
Power Behind the Throne Hinted By Oklahoma Governor’s Secretary
The Indianapolis News suggests the governor of Oklahoma may wield limited power and that his private secretary could become the real power behind the scenes. The remark frames the secretary as a potential influence in state affairs.
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Oklahoma
Indianapolis News
One in a Thousand Arrested in Chicago Roundup
A Chicago roundup resulted in the arrest of every thousandth person, described with tongue in cheek as one man in a thousand in Chicago. The quip underscores the broad police action and public risk perception.
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Chicago
Modern rapid transit system for voice circuits planned
The project aims to build a robust long distance cable system with 50 mile repeater stations and circuits over 300 channels. When completed it promises speed and dependability by reducing reliance on long pole lines and expanding trunk lines for shorter town traffic.
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