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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1922
Page
8
A humorous essay argues humane society should aid henpecked husbands. It recounts Bill Hodges and a meek Kansas man cowed by wives, detailing their loss of drink, temper, and voice, including a bargain outfit bought for one hundred twenty pound husband and his subservient responses.
A harsh personal opinion condemns a henpecked man and jokes that the wife wears the breeches. The speaker suggests drastic actions against such a figure, reflecting a combative, misogynistic tone typical of contentious letters or editorials.
A brief patronage note for the Payne Cottage run by proprietor M. T. Craig. The ad implies ongoing customer appeal and invites support or continued visits to the establishment.
Keene Texas residents mostly Seventh Day Adventists prepare a petition to the Commissioners Court asking for a local voting box. They have been traveling to Cleburne to vote when elections fall on Saturdays, which conflicts with their religious observance.
A fragment notes polls open after sundown signaling Sabbath end for Saturday elections. It mentions sorghum molasses priced at 50 cents per gallon and refers to Sears Auto Company and advertising in The Sun.
A man enters The Sun office with a half crown for the waiter and asks that every table appear engaged when two ladies join him shortly. The exchange suggests a ruse to deter other patrons while he and companions plan to dine.
A Burlington News item quotes a poet and a farmer exchanging quips about local color for a pastoral poem and a settee painting. It notes a speed record for turtles at one mile in four years, joking that the pace matches a German reparations payment.
Josephine Turck Baker, editor and founder, renowned English authority, operated this periodical for 22 years offering samples at ten cents and seeking agents nationwide.
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