Six Million Pigs Sent To Slaughter Under Federal Plan
Washington reports the government completed its pig buying with about 6.2 million hogs weighing 100 pounds or less sent to premature slaughter and 200,000 sows. Farmers rushed pigs to market as farm adjustment purchases ended, exceeding quotas by 200,000 and boosting fall pig crops. Estimated farmer receipts exceed 30 million dollars, with packers earning over 5 million from slaughtering 100 million pounds of meat for distribution.
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Washington
Farm Adjustment Administration
George N. Peek
New Automobile Speedometer with Phonograph Device
An ad notes a new speedometer attachment for cars with a phonograph that gives escalating prompts at each 5 mph increment. It jokes about speeding, police, insurance, and repair, ending with a cynical remark about Persian rug industry as a stray line.
Option Contracts Issued After Check Liquidation Delays
Acreage reduction checks arrive in numbers easing tension among farmers. The Agricultural Adjustment Administration expects to mail option contracts to those who chose the program once all checks are processed. Contracts cannot be sold before December 1 for less than 9.5 cents a pound, with delivery aimed to occur uniformly to avoid price gaps.
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Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Saul converts on road to Damascus in Acts narrative
The lesson outlines Saul’s dramatic transformation from persecutor to apostle Paul after a heavenly vision on the Damascus road. It highlights his two pivotal questions, the spiritual nature of his conversion, and the impact on Christian mission and self-definition for believers today.
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Saul
Paul
Christ
Way
Jerusalem
Damascus
Solomon Said It First
A quotable exchange frames today’s page as the same old stories retold with different names, highlighting the paper’s continuity in daily life. The snippet hints at familiar narratives recurring across society.
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Solomon
George
Dirt Rolling Tess You Cannot Believe Everything You Hear
Comic dialogue tag line featuring Tess and Bess with a sharp quip about repeating rumors. The exchange hints at backstage gossip and newsroom wit without detailed plot.
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Bess
Burglary Story Told With Neighborly Flair
A speaker recalls a burglary when he was out with friends. The intruder entered the house and, in a humorous twist, caused the wife to mistake the homeowner for the culprit, implying items were taken. The anecdote captures small town reaction to the break in.
Cotton price climbs to 16 cents in week
Whitewright notes 1916 price rise to 16¢ a pound for cotton. Post office hours shift to 8 a m to 5 30 p m. R L Hayter buys W B Hest cash grocery. Lucian LaRoe hosts West End Domino Club. Jewel Irene McMillin marries Hugh Tim Atterberry at Central Christian Church.
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H. L. Webster
Hogs Win All Classes at Red River Valley Fair
J R Oliver’s registered Duroc Jersey hogs topped every class at the Red River Valley Fair last week. The article notes multiple local events including a child’s sixth birthday party, a lawn party, property sales, and a fiftieth wedding anniversary at Central Christian Church.
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J. R. Oliver
J. A. Pritchett
Mildred Harp
Murray Bryant
John Hollingsworth
L. E. Roberts
Whitewright
Pascal Cox
Echols
West Maple Street
P. Janway
Baugher
Kate Thomas
Matagorda
R. C. Hoyle
Central Christian Church
A. E. Major
Vaughn and Emory Christian wed at Vaughn home
Miss Katherine Vaughn and Emory Christian were united in marriage at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Vaughn Sunday afternoon. Dr. J. F. Fender honored at Rotary Club luncheon. Sunday marked the 24th anniversary of his pastorate at the Presbyterian Church. PTA to host an old fashioned spelling match at the grammar school auditorium.
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Katherine Vaughn
Emory Christian
W. P. Vaughn
J. F. Fender
Rotary Club
Presbyterian Church
Audi
Local Notices Chronicle City Business Moves and Purchases
Mrs. Mattie May accepts employment at the S. R. Park dry goods store. J. R. Riddle buys the Ernest Lilley residence in East Whitewright. Hudson & Davis Company runs a double-page ad to inform customers. Giles Variety Store offers 100 silver dollars age 95 cents each on Saturday. The 1905 New York canals project aims to conserve and extend improved waterways with a 12 foot depth and 310 foot long locks.
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Torium
Mattie May
S. R. Park Dry Goods
J. R. Riddle
Ernest Lilley
East Whitewright
Hudson & Davis Company
Giles Variety Store
New York
Ban and Family Banter on Habits and Money
A light exchange shows Ban joking that a father would gift ten thousand dollars if his son abandoned all bad habits. The mother and child join with playful lines about second chances and a second story, highlighting family humor.
Tit for Tat: A Car Cleanliness Banter
A playful exchange centers on keeping a car spotless, with one person noting the vehicle’s clean look and the other replying that the deal is mutual, as personal cleanliness mirrors the car’s upkeep. The light back-and-forth highlights mutual pride in neat appearances.
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