Whitewright notices and local editorial roundup
A compilation of local notices from Whitewright and surrounding towns covers subscription terms, advertising rates for obituaries and memorials, corrections policy, and local comments. It reports Leonard's contract for a new high school, hints at political interest in the governor's race, recalls a 50 year old Galveston game score, critiques penitentiary costs, notes Denton Record Chronicle’s large edition for the Texas Press Association meeting, urges mosquito-control during cleanup week, and summarizes candidate positions on taxes, roads, schools, and veterans bonuses.
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Denton Record Chronicle
Texas
Denton
Texas Press Association
The
Record Chronicle
Belief shaping business outlook in Denton area
In a Denton Record Chronicle reflection the author argues that public perception drives economic mood. When people believe conditions improve they spend more, reinforcing gains, even if measurable data lag.
Editorial Snippets Spark Miscellaneous Wit and Caution
A collection of punchy quotes from diverse papers spans politics humor and social commentary. Notable lines touch on blue sky laws insurance fire risk in coverage and restraint in diplomacy. The perky tone surveys campaigns patronage restraint and shifting attitudes across nations and regions.
Amusement Mindset Cited in Clergyman Comment
A New York clergyman warned that Americans are amusement mad, suggesting that this attitude explains why the current Congress goes unlynched in the Milwaukee Journal’s summary of his remarks.
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New York
Milwaukee Journal
Nature's Gifts by Walt Mason
A light verse on nature creating rivers lakes and rain from water not alcohol. It humorously notes Nature provides thirst quenching water while never delivering labeled booze, contrasting farming needs with a clear absence of spirits. The piece closes with Mason’s signature playful reflection on natural abundance.
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Nature
Dame Nature
Walt Mason
Newsboy to Chicago Tycoon William Wrigley Jr Rise
A former New York newsboy sleeping on a basemen t grate grows into Chicago magnate William Wrigley Jr. He starts with soap baking powder and five cent chewing gum earning cash wife child and a dramatic ascent. He credits advertising for his success and continues to invest.
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New York City
Chicago
William Wrigley Jr
Advertising as Cold Hard Common Sense in Publicity
A businessman argues four million dollars yearly in paid publicity proves advertising is cold, hard common sense. He explains success requires a worthwhile product, fair pricing, and then constant advertising to introduce, attract, and maintain public purchasing. Continuous effort builds and expands the customer base.
Ice Well near Cheyenne Reservation Becomes Local Curio
John Spotted Wolf and his wife dug a well near their log cabin on the Cheyenne reservation in eastern Montana. After days of digging in cold weather the hole reached eighteen feet, then water appeared and the shaft froze around the top. The well has remained frozen at the surface, melting in summer and refreezing at night, providing a permanent ice supply to neighbors. Tourists visiting the reservation consider it a remarkable local curiosity reported by the Honey Grove Signal.
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John Spotted Wolf
Montana
Mary
John
Rolling Bull
Honey Grove
Highest prices paid for hens, eyes, wool and hides
Fain Poultry reports top prices for hens eyes wool and hides. Mrs C A Rendell and her small son from Durant Oklahoma are visiting Mr and Mrs Lloyd Moore.
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C. A. Rendell
Little Son of
Durant, Okla
Lloyd Moore
Insect Control Ad and Local Rain Report
If you are troubled with insects on your trees or gardens try Bug Death. Only 25c at Davidson's. S. E. Jones returned first of the week from a week's visit at Lubbock. While there Mr. Jones made an investment in Lubbock County land. He reports good rains in that section and that the prospect for a good crop is bright.
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Davidson's
S. E. Jones
Lubbock
Live by the Side of the Road Poem Selected
A selected poem titled The House by the Side of the Road contrasts hermit souls with social travelers. It urges living friendly to all, sharing in hope and hardship, and resisting scornful cynicism. The speaker expresses solidarity with both good and bad, seeking fellowship along life’s highway.
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Cyniec
Polly and Jack Courtly Talk Sparks of Love
Polly declares desperate love for Jack and Dolly suggests marriage to test the bond. The exchange hints at romantic tension and social pressures in a domestic scene. No further names or places are provided.
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Polly
Jack
Dolly
Marvelous Milk Riddle Teases Farm Trade
A light exchange between a visitor and a farm hand reveals a humorous contrast. The visitor asks how much milk the old cow gives and how much is sold, with the farm hand replying eight quarts daily produced and twelve quarts sold, suggesting a playful miscount or a joke about ownership.
Judge Jim H. Reeves Seeks Harris County Judge Seat
Judge Jim H. Reeves, son of Mr and Mrs J H Reeves, is a candidate for County Judge of Harris County with Houston as the county seat. He currently serves as Judge of the Corporation Court of Houston and has made a good record. His friends here wish him success in his first political campaign.
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Jim H. Reeves
J. H. Reeves
Harris County
Houston
Jim
Corporation Court of Houston
Sun Classifieds Prompt to Sell Items
Advertisement urge appearing in The Sun encourages readers to place classified notices for items for sale. The snippet frames selling as a quick and easy option for reach. It hints at newspaper classifieds as the go to channel for buyers and sellers.
Miss Corinne Lilley Heads to State Interscholastic Meet
Corinne Lilley leaves Wednesday for Austin to compete in the State interscholastic meet with her brother Ernest Lilley. She represents district five consisting of Grayson Fannin Lamar Collin and Cooke counties and recently won the senior declamation contest at the district meet in Paris. Friends hope she brings home the loving cup.
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Corinne Lilley
Austin
Ernest Lilley
Corinne
Grayson
Fannin
Lamar
Collin
Cooke
Paris
Piles Cured with PAZO OINTMENT Says Ad
The advertisement claims piles can be cured in six to fourteen days with PAZO OINTMENT. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. It promises relief from itching and restful sleep after the first application, with a price of 50c.
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Matory
Osceola lodge hall under repapering and repaints
Osceola lodge hall is being repapered and repainted and will be an attractive hall when finished. The lodge has been active for the past year adding over thirty new members and currently has several applicants. The degree team is developing into one of the best in the state. The I O O F orchestra provides music on most meeting nights, aiding attendance. A committee was appointed to plan refreshments for Thursday night May 11.
Fain Poultry Ad Seeks Cash for Country Produce
A newspaper snippet offers cash at the door for various country produce and mentions Fain Poultry as the sourcing source. The terse notice implies a buy service targeting farmers and sellers in the area.
Sorghum Molasses Offered at Half Dollar Per Gallon
Local ad notes good sorghum molasses priced at 50 cents a gallon. Sears Auto Company appears in the line but no further details provided about the sale or location.
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Sears Auto Company
Unclear Dialogue Sparks Tension Over Marriage
A fragment shows a man defending his treatment of his wife with a joke about trying for a while before her suspicions grew. The exchange hints at domestic strain and suspicion within a relationship.
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