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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1920
Page
3
The column notes a headline about hog prices at 9.86 in Omaha, comparing to pre war levels of 1915 and wondering why pork hasn’t fully returned to pre war prices. It reflects on gossip, charitable words, and public officials soon to be sworn in.
Maggie Zean recalls two peak moments in life marriage and divorce. The Denison Herald notes a Dallas judge’s cash fine for two girls, discusses turkey and egg prices, state appropriations requests totaling 40 million, and warns residents about fire risk and costs of grass fires.
The piece panels cross state jabs about governors, horses, women, and liquor with a Texas chauvinist edge. An advertisement note credits Whitewright prices falling for dry goods and praises fair play in retail. The column closes with a reflective obituary‑like tribute about family, memory, and regret from W. T. Hamilton.
A letter published in Commerce and Finance promotes better understanding between fathers and sons. Read at a bi weekly Chamber of Commerce luncheon, it recounts a son’s admission of past pride and misjudgment, praising his father’s patient wisdom and understanding.
Poem recalling a mother’s lullaby and the wish to return to childhood. The speaker pleads for maternal care, comfort, and timeless love amid aging weariness and life’s toil. Strong imagery of mother and night, yearning, and mercy.
James Sykes of Westfield New Jersey testifies a rat was dead for months after placement of RAT-SNAP behind a barrel. The ad promotes three sizes priced 65¢ and 1.25 dollars, sold by Wilson Montgomery Hardware Co. and Dyer and Janes with a guarantee.
Uroves Tasteless Chill Tonic purifies and enriches the blood to restore energy and vitality. Soon you can feel its strengthening and invigorating effects. Price 60 cents.
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