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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1942
Page
3
Austin health officer Dr. Geo W Cox warns that undercooked pork risks trichinosis. The parasite migrates from infected pork to human muscles, causing diarrhea and muscle pain. Since no treatment exists, cook pork thoroughly until no color remains and no blood is visible.
Burlington N J report notes price ceilings as wartime innovation before the Revolution. Henry B Weaver finds a card from a Philadelphia provincial convention on January 2 1775 describing penalties for selling goods at extravagant profits and branding the offender an enemy to the country.
Druggists offer money back if the first bottle of LETO'S fails to satisfy. Kirkpatrick Pharmacy promotes a remedy for unsightly gums that itch or burn, highlighting a guaranteed refund policy.
Keiffer pears are plentiful in Texas and suitable for drying says Winifred Jones of the A and M College Extension Service. Ripen on the tree for 10 days to two weeks, cut, core, sulfur, and dry at 130 to 175 degrees F in a home stove dryer. Yield is about 3 1/2 to 6 pounds from 25 pounds fresh.
Texas turkey producers are urged to finish birds well for market gains says A and M College Extension poultry expert George P. McCarthy. He advises a finishing mash fed in open hoppers with a 50 percent corn 25 percent wheat 25 percent oats barley mix, worming, wet mash when needed, and ample cool water to keep turkeys healthy and eager to eat.
A modern comment riffs on Ben Franklin’s money maxim, imagining his grip on taxation and the phrase A dollar saved is a penny earned. The thread questions how thrift minded policy would shape current tax rules.
A wartime call highlights a voluntary U S scrap collection drive led by the War Production Board to avert a steel shortage. It contrasts American free mobilization with Hitler’s coercive method under the Gestapo as 130 000 000 Americans are urged to salvage metal from homes farms and plants to support war production.
Opinion notes on frugality and restraint in speech reflect changing attitudes toward money and communication. The piece contrasts old ideas of thrift with modern views, suggesting constraint can be a form of mastery. It captures a period voice with concise, reflective commentary.
Leona Perry is summoned to answer the divorce petition filed by Pat D. Perry in Grayson County District Court. The suit No 49241 asks for dissolution of marriage on abandonment grounds, stating Leona Perry left on July 28 1939 and more than three years have passed. Issued September 22 1942 by Clerk W R Henderson in Sherman Texas.
Citation No 49155 directs Catherine Casey to appear before 10 oclock A M on the first available court day from issuance. The notice specifies a Monday issuance date and sets a morning appearance deadline.
On November 9 1942 before 10 am in the District Court of Grayson County Texas case number 49155 between I P Casey as Plaintiff and Catherine Casey as Defendant seeks a divorce on grounds of cruel treatment. Plaintiff alleges marriage on November 11 1940 and cruel conduct starting June 1 1941 including cursing abuse and separation aided by defendant selling home furniture cashing bonds and moving to Oklahoma. Proceedings note citation and final hearing request for dissolution of marriage.
Texas Highway Engineer D C Greer said a study is underway on restricting speeds to 35 mph to save tires. Gov Coke Stevenson backs a reasonable speed limit while noting the 35 mph target may be debated. He supports actions to reduce speeds to 40 mph and cites tire and road safety benefits.
A visitor asks how sailors handle a leaking battleship. God replies humorously that they place a pan under the leak, eliciting amusement.
A humorous line from Mrs. Wilkins about her daughter attracts admirers. Mrs. Bilkins replies that the daughter decorates window curtains by using old engagement rings on the rods.
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