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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1922
Page
3
A humorous, fragmented column from Hogwallow News recounts eccentric locals in Calf Ribs and Bounding Billows. Tidings editor hints at a follow up on a runaway marriage while townsfolk joke about weather, mules, drawings, and assorted misadventures.
Sherman March 26 six men in Ku Klux Klan robes stepped from a car at the graveside of Hal Bledsoe, a Sherman lumberman who died Friday. They laid a floral cross at the head of the grave in silence, then departed.
A tonic claims to restore energy by purifying and enriching the blood. It describes its iron and quinine content, highlighting mood color, appetite, and appeal to children, with the claim of destroying malarial and grip germs. Priced at 60c.
Odas Spivey, 14, held in Marlin under $500 bond for Juvenile Court on a murder charge in the death of C. W. Kannenberg, 26, principal of McClanahan School. The boy said the principal confronted him after hours, tried to whip him, and he struck back with an iron bar, leading to the fatal injury. Kannenberg, an overseas veteran, died after the blow.
A son Claud R Truett, a State bank examiner, writes from Eagle Lake to his ill mother Mrs W T Truett. He recalls leaving and hoping she recovers, praises her selfless service and gentle guidance, and honors her for tending others despite frailties. He notes her suffering and enduring character.
A heartfelt letter expresses hope for the Lord's will to spare a loved one, offering to ease suffering if possible. The message honors a beautiful life and promises a crown in heaven, while praying for the best days ahead and a loving farewell.
Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ridge Arkansas recalls a revival near Mount Pizgy where attendees confessed rumors of elopement and sins. A sister admitted plans with a brother, three brothers commented on sins, the lady's husband whipped the man she planned to elope with, and several men left, saying they would not wait for the grand jury.
The Kansas City Star quotes a speaker arguing religion is a private matter and that individuals should confess if they wish, but should not drag others into their personal beliefs or admissions.
Blossom school teachers went on strike Wednesday halting classes at Blossom. Dispute over graduation invitations involved Fort of the Blossom Bee, a school board member, who faced teacher protests demanding his resignation or payback of funds.
A compact market note indicates ongoing demand for well conditioned hogs offered at consistent thrift prices. Buyers and sellers are urged to participate broadly as supply remains steady across regional markets.
A fortune teller hints at a pivotal future line while a bank cashier notes a steamship voyage to South America. The exchange suggests upcoming travel and financial decisions with a maritime twist.
A playful item notes Teller’s chill traceable to drafts passing through his bank cage. The quip centers on the bank’s airflow and Teller’s exposure, hinting at a lighter office anecdote about workplace drafts.
A light humorous exchange contrasts political hues with a father asking if Bolshevists are all red and the reply notes some are blue, reflecting playful dialogue on shifting opinions.
A health ad promotes Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic as a remedy for children with worms. It claims improved blood, digestion, and overall strength after two to three weeks of regular use, noting the product is pleasant to take and priced at 60 cents per bottle.
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