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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1924
Page
4
Subscriptions priced at $1.50 per year payable in advance. Notices of events with admission fees or other monetary consideration will be charged at regular advertising rates. Obituaries and resolutions are also charged at regular rates. Texas leads by electing a woman governor.
The speaker expresses confidence in their football team beating Van Alstyne next Tuesday and plans to be on the sidelines to watch them dominate.
In a sharp partisan contrast, Republicans outpace Democrats in resources and voter turnout, highlighting a challenging path for Democratic campaigns. The remark underscores fundraising edge and turnout advantage shaping the race.
The Fort Worth Record links Coolidge election to voter confidence in him rather than party. It notes normally more Republicans nationally, then urges focus on making Whitewright a better town through civic effort rather than political talk.
The piece notes Whitewright women voting for the losing governor candidate yet smiling, praises Coolidge, and quips about autos and politics. It mentions hosiery shifts from cotton to silk, says Judge Holloway in Atlanta imposes 30 days in jail for speeding, or a $50 fine and six months’ driving ban, and suggests Texas adopt the plan.
The Dallas News cites a State Press argument that drought and prohibition, by improving health, should lower life insurance rates. It notes Canada and U S dry provinces show lower death rates, while liquor rich areas miss this trend. It questions insurers charging higher rates for less healthy regions.
A life insurance bulletin reports record low death rates for the United States and Canada in the first half of the year with contagious disease deaths falling and infant mortality dropping. It links prosperity to longer life and notes reduced liquor spending aiding nutrition, referencing Wisconsin after prohibition.
A Corsicana Sun note urges readers to smile as a social asset. The small business card proclaims “Smile it pays” and argues a cheerful greeting earns friends, improves interactions, and costs nothing.
A collage of editorials notes doubt over states and candidates. The Detroit News cites doubt among states and candidates while the Columbia Record jokes about enemies lending money. The piece suggests cursory diplomacy flaws as nations arm.
A collection of editorial snippets notes self determination in modern children, women’s push for ballots, and quirks of political campaigns. It contrasts sympathy with inquiry, references ZR-3 flight, Bryan’s views on evolution, and a compact jab at one‑hand driving with a front seat companion.
A collage of phrases notes Joseph with a coat of many colors and becoming Egypts greatest politician, mentions a Columbus editorial backing the Red Cross, and a coast defense gun tale with a joke about discarded razor blades finding a solution.
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A pharmacist argued readers skip home ads while townsfolk vacationing reduce ad value. The editor inverted the ad illustration to test attention and observed customers reacting when he visited the store that evening.
A pharmacist defends an ad mistake that was spotted by many readers. He believes the error drew even more notice than a correct version and plans to run the ad as is while preparing new copy. The exchange notes a Sun Want Ad can sell it.
A personal reflection on neglecting friends in busy times and the value of a wise lifelong confidante. The author praises a wonderful older woman friend who offers guidance, joy, and practical support, noting true friendship endures rough days and should be cherished rather than replaced.
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