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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1926
Page
8
Essay kept in family despite father’s start
A quip about a student named Willie and his parents where the father began the essay but the mother completed it, illustrating a humorous domestic moment. The line appears in Life magazine’s caption context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
The Price of Existence in A Humorous Exchange
A London Daily Mail quip presents an exchange between an old hen and a young hen about advice. The old hen suggests that an egg a day keeps the ax away, implying daily productivity as protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Daily Mail
What's Wrong With the Movies Movie Going Mother Quip
A line from the Saturday Evening Post features a mother joking to a friend that she stopped taking her kids to the Rialto Theatre due to too many educational pitchers. The quip reflects midcentury humor about movie going and education in cinema.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rialto Theatre
Saturday Evening Post
Ear Exposed Hair Trend Raises Proposal Doubt
London Opinion notes a new hair fashion hides one ear while exposing the other, fearing low popularity due to risk of a girl not hearing a proposal from her deaf side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Judge quotes cruelty grounds for divorce
The judge cites extreme cruelty as the basis for granting a divorce after an outburst about ending a marriage. The remark highlights the severity of the claim and the legal rationale shaping the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Dame of the Road Dreams of a Motor Ride
A Punch cartoon caption depicts a lady chiding a tramp for begging, while he longs for a better life and quips about traveling by motor rather than foot. The humorous exchange highlights class contrasts and mobility desires in a quick, period-voice moment.
Maid at Door Delivers Quip on Unpaid Bill
A Paris note reports a maid telling a creditor that the lady forgot to leave payment. The maid relays the statement as the client went out, revealing a witty exchange that comments on propriety and memory.
Old Time Snippet Jokes From Letters And Dialogues
An onlooker questions Mose about fishing while he jokes he is just testing a wringer. A corn syrup maker receives a complaint about no relief after six cans. Mary Jane Browne and Tiny Tom stage a playful movie reading bit with a playful threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mose
The Young Folk Trouble, Says Editorial
An Emporia Gazette editorial laments youth by noting their age and parental association as the main sources of trouble. It asserts that despite the company they keep at home, the young are otherwise fine and voices concern over influences shaping them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia Gazette
Paris Hat Makes You Look Taller and Younger
A saleswoman praises a Paris hat, claiming it makes the wearer look taller and younger. She touts the model as smart and forward, offers a forty dollar price, and insists the owner should wear it with style as the staff encourages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Dr Mellenthin to Visit Sherman at Binkley Hotel
Dr Mellenthin, Texas licensed physician, will hold free consultations at the Binkley Hotel in Sherman on Monday March 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. He does not operate for chronic appendicitis or gall stones but treats stomach liver bowel blood skin nerves heart kidneys and related ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binkley Hotel
Mellenthin
State of
Texas
B. A. Rust
Avery
Emil Hausmann
San Antonio
T. V. Watts
H. G. Hill
Big Springs
D. D. David
Hebbrowville
M. T. Banta
Dundee
M. G. Blankenship
Westover
Walter Stolte
Marion
Bradbury Bldg
Los Angeles
California
For Sale Residence in Northwest Whitewright Texas
Northwest Whitewright residence offered at a sacrifice price. The property is out of debt and can be bought at a bargain. For details contact W. N. Carter, 206 W. Fitz avenue, Terrell, Texas, or call the Canters National Bank, Whitewright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sal
Northwest
Whitewiig
W. N. Carter
W. Fittavenue
Terrell
Texas
Canters National Bank
Whitewright
Local Seed Ads Include Millet, Roses, and Field Seeds
Improvements and sales offered by Texas growers and suppliers. D. M. Taylor advertises White Wonder Millet seed at 2.50 per bushel bulk or 2.60 sacked, at Van Alstyne. Burton Nurserise in Sherman promotes reduced prices on 2 year old heavy roses and fruit trees. Panhandle Seed Co. Amarillo lists field seeds with varied millet and corn prices, freight paid to station, car lot pricing on maize and kafir heads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Alstyne
D. M. Taylor
Texas
Burton Nurserise
N. Travis St
Sherman
Sudan
Whitewright to Elect Mayor in April 1926
An election will be held at the election room in the city fire station Whitewright Grayson County Texas on the first Tuesday in April 1926 the 6th for electing a mayor for a two year term under Texas law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Grayson County
Texas
State of
Whitewright appoints election officials for city vote
The city commissions appoint G. W. Adams presiding judge T J Giles assistant judge C C Dillon and Jesse Melver as clerks for the election held under state general election rules. March 1 1926. F M Echols mayor S H Montgomery city sec’y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Adams
T.J. Giles
C. C. Dillon
Jesse Melver
City Commission
City of
Whitewright
F. M. Echols
S. H. Montgomery
City Sec’y
Aetna Agents Gather in Dallas for Annual Meeting
The Aetna Casualty and Surety Company invites hundreds of Texas agents to Dallas for a two day annual get-together March 18 and 19. The firm writes about seventy five kinds of insurance and will bear all travel and per diem costs for the meetings. Incidentally it is announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aetna Casualty and Surety Company
Texas
Dallas
Aetna
Insurance visit prompts social entertainment plan
Elaborate entertainment is arranged for the visiting insurance men. S. H. Montgomery serves as the company representative and will attend the meeting.
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S. H. Montgomery
City Watering Trough Opens for Summer Use
The public trough is turned on for the season to serve farmers travelers tourists and visitors needing stock water. Town residents will water stock through their own meters.
Andrews Heads to Washington for Rural Letter Carriers Trip
Lucian Andrews leaves Sunday for Washington D C to spend three weeks touring stops en route in the interest of the National Rural Letter Carriers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucian Andrews
Washington, D. C
National Rural Letter Carriers Association
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The
Young Folk
Clarion
Frairie Hay
Abe
Erciaons
Tex
W. H. Montgomery
Gordon Bros
May
Route 4
Bonham, Tex
Sherman Road
Adams Motor Company
C. A. Wilson
P. A. Short
Aladdin Lamp
T Gordon Bros
W. F. Brown
Dyer & Jones’ Drug Store
W. F. Caraway
Whitewriht
Love Monument Company
Sheman
Mar! Montgomery
Flrists’ Telegraph Delivery Association
Grady Gillet
Pierce Cafe
Attenson
Leslie Hardware
South
Pool Manufacturing CO
Gordon Co. Co
Clothiers
Beach
Denison
Rock
Ancona
S. E. Wallace
Milestone Rubber Company
East
Liverpool
Ohio
Porto Rico
R. D. Benson
Tom Bean
Ferguson
P. O
Supreme Service
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