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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1923
Page
8
In Newport Point Quebec Henry Trembley and wife carried three children to bed while a fourth lay in a coffin from a prior funeral. A candle ignited a curtain at Chandler causing a fast spreading blaze that killed two children in their bedchamber and a third three weeks old as the mother leaped from a window to try to save it.
The article discusses Zer Queen of Egypt 4777 to 4515 B C as the first lady known for cut and engraved jewels. It notes most pieces were turquoise and cites Egyptologists interpreting a recurring tomb wall image of a young man as the inventor of gem cutting. It mentions earlier tombs predating Zer.
In the period after a queen's death, jewelry in graves shifts to include cut turquoises amethysts lapis lazuli and other stones, as seen among distinguished Egyptian ladies.
A story about John, the minister's youngest son, punished to eat apart. He prays reverently, saying Our Father in heaven thou preparest a table for me in the presence of mine enemies. Thanks for the food Amen.
In a humorous exchange a man complains to Parson about a turkey sold as tame. The Parson insists the bird was a tame joke he believed to be tame, claiming the shots were aimed at him. The remark reflects a rustic courtroom style exchange.
In Whitewright near Fannin and Grayson counties the Farm Boys Club Day on Saturday March 31 invites rural youths to attend. The program runs 8:30 A M to 3:00 P M with live stock and grain judging, judging contests, an Odeon film, audience refreshments, and prize awards led by Sen. D S McMillin.
A Bonita Texas listing invites buyers to inspect a round well and city water system with a summer supply, plus a possible trade for a good car. T E Griffith handles price details from the first door east of Central Christian Church. The notice also discusses a water heating option without ice.
Paper for typewriters offered at Sun office. Price lower than competing sources. Limited stock, first come, first served.
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. Pony Ointment relieves itching and aids restful sleep after the first application. Price 60 cents.
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