Examination For Postmaster Called Whitewright
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive exam for the Whitewright postmaster vacancy. Applications close March 30. eligibility includes US citizenship residency in the delivery area for at least two years, good health and age limits. Selection uses top three eligibles followed by Presidential nomination and Senate confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Whitewright
Civil Service Commission
United States
Senate
Washington, D. C
Foreign style telephones planned for New York
New York officials announce cradle type telephone devices will be available to subscribers within a few months. They credit popular demand from movies and the stage, not prior continental service experience, for the shift to one handed operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Telephone Company
Europe
Dusty Chest Challenge Sparks Quiet Laughter
In a light moment, Mrs and Mary joke about writing names in dust on a chest. The exchange reflects a playful domestic scene with a humorous quip on addiction and aging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Jade Craze Keeps Pekin Carvers Busy for Jade
The jade trade occupies Chinese experts as Burma quarries supply stone for Pekin workshops. Pekin carvers mostly produce birds animals Buddhas flowers beads and cups in green and white jade. Exporters pay workers five dollars a month for top carvers and three dollars to cutters drillers and polishers. Apprentices serve three and a half years with little pay but meals and lodging provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Europe
Burma
United States
Kahn Urges Bank for Youths with 19 Rules of Success
Otto H. Kahn, the New York banker and art patron, tells Princeton undergraduates in an interview to enter banking and outlines rules for success. He urges thinking, a strong reputation, patience, neighborliness, fairness, effort, public interest, and avoiding ostentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
N. J
Otto H. Kahn
New York
Princetonian
Chevrolet Posts Record 1926 Production Near Three Million
Chevrolet Motor Company marks a historic milestone finishing 1926 with an all time output of 2,985,854 cars and trucks. Beginning in 1912 with 2,999 units the firm steadily expanded production over 15 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet Motor Company
Young Folk Join To Wrap Wet Blanket On Flaming Youth
Chicago reports a new slow club movement with 200 young people gathering last night. They ban petting and drinking, allow smoking by choice, plan dramatics and debate, and aim to enjoy literature, music, and lectures in a cultured setting led by Olive Potter. Annebelle McClure, 19, voices a desire for wholesome outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Annebelle McClure
Olive Potter
Miss Potter
Price of Nations Painted in 1749 Indian Purchase
A Staunton report notes a deed showing that the first League of Nations era lands across West Virginia to Illinois carried a purchase price that included tobacco and vermillion, along with calico and weaponry, cited from Logs Towne on the Ohio River deed of Aug 2 1749 to George Crogan of Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staunton
League of Nations
West Virginia
Kentucky
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Wisconsin
Illinois
Logs Towne
Ohio River
Valley of
Virginia
George Crogan
Province of
Pennsylvania
25 words or less costs only 25 cents in The Sun Want Ad
Local Sun department advertises a special: twenty five words or fewer for twenty five cents in classified want ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
Ad” Department
Play With Match Costs Girl's Life
Elsen Nelson a 4 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Nelson of 1309 West Morton Street died after playing with matches. Her clothing caught fire causing fatal burns while she was at home Saturday. The father a local contractor was away in Amarillo and the mother was at a neighbor's when the accident occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Elsen
John Nelson
West Morton Street
Amarillo
Town Grave Diggers and Self Appointed Leaders
In nearly every community many people call themselves leading citizens yet they are mostly aiding for their own benefit. The piece critiques local pretenders and their influence on town affairs.
Home Town Grave digger by Buying Local
A civic message urges residents and business owners to buy locally to sustain town prosperity. It argues out of town spending drains a town’s lifeblood and that local purchases prevent residents and merchants from becoming “home town grave-diggers.” The piece cites shoe dealers, auto retailers, and furniture sellers as examples of leakages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell Press
Also Mentioned on This Page
Higher Education
Kahn
Chevrolet
the Sun
Dr. Pierce
GMD
Golden Medical
Planters National Bank
Chesley’s
Chesley Rutledge
Ode Crowell
Ansco
Ansco Speedex
Dyer
Jones Drug Store
Rexall
Kimbell Products
Kimbell
Whitewright Grocers
Kimbell Milling Co
Bow - Wright Drug Co
Whitewright Lumber Company
Davidson & Barbee
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!