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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1921
Page
2
A mosaic of opinions on legal woes of Fatty, Alvin York’s mortgage, taxes in Texas, fashion, and public figures. Jabs at Bryan and Wisconsin, notes on Tennessee politics, demerits for schoolgirls in Memphis, Mary Pickford remarks, and a skeptical view of “supers” in society.
Pro commissioner Mr Haynes contemplates reducing bonded warehouse guards pay from 1500 to 1000 dollars, a move that could affect staffing and budget plans. The decision appears pending as the official weighs options and potential impacts.
A narrator muses that bootleggers steal whisky for higher pay than the government. He notes a man’s failure to gift candy after a honeymoon ends, arguing a woman’s enduring fondness for candy. The text contemplates nostalgic dreams of youth and beauty across ages.
The first half of the year saw 76,576,000 fewer rail road fares, yet overall revenue increased. Analysts warn that lost customers may not return if travelers have found cheaper options, risking long term loyalty as continuity of favor breaks and customers switch to alternatives.
Treasury officials report a per capita savings of about 250 dollars based on 108 million people and 27 billion dollars in total savings. Twenty one billion is in government securities while six billion rests in bank deposits. The piece argues widespread cash hoards could hinder business growth yet praises thrift across the nation.
A collection of era lines from various papers criticizing tariffs, prohibition, and wartime payback, including passages from Wall Street Journal Rochester Times-Union Charleston Gazette Marquette Tribune and others. The snippets joke on economic duty disarmament and national mood with a folksy Georgia style closing note.
A Columbia South Carolina Record opinion notes a shift in Irish aspirations from general freedom to a firm push for an independent republic, reflecting evolving nationalist goals. The column frames this as a significant strategic shift in Irish political thought.
A Charleston Gazette pondering if an independent Ireland would include New York City raises questions about future borders. The Indianapolis Star notes money stretches only so far toward the next payday. The Roanoke World News mocks the origin of the term easy payment plan and its adjectives.
A Columbia Record quips that Bolshevists may lack food for Russia yet excel at creating problems. The Minnesota Star contrasts Irish and American freedoms, noting the Irish see themselves as not free while Americans feel free.
An Indianapolis Star observation notes that despite explanations for most phenomena, the odd circumstance remains why moonshine appears more plentiful on darker nights.
A Chicago telegraph messenger arrested for speeding should not be punished but sent to Congress. George Harvey and Charlie Chaplin vie for news space in London as the Londoner humor is praised, per the Columbia Record and Little Rock Gazette.
A British psychologist says telling the truth can prevent apoplexy while warning that telling the whole truth might cause apoplexy in others. The remark appears in the Philadelphia Record.
The Vestal family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness after a fire destroyed their home. They express deep sorrow and gratitude for love, sympathy, and help that lightened their burden. They pray others face no further sorrow and wish God’s care for all. By Mrs. Vestal.
Mrs. Rhom Pennington hosted the Blue Bird Club gathering on Thursday evening with progressive conversation and a cordial social program.
An advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a tonic that purifies and enriches blood, improving color and appetite. It claims the tonic provides iron and quinine, strengthens against malaria and grip germs, and is pleasant enough for children, priced 60 cents.
The Blue Bird Club met on Thursday afternoon September 22 at 4 o clock at Mrs Byron Sears home. Progressive Forty Two was the main game of the afternoon. After the final round guests enjoyed an ice cake and salad course. Many guests attended and thanked the hostess for a memorable time. Club Reporter notes the previous article was omitted by error.
The text describes how mental deficiency or strong emotion causes speech difficulty, constant swallowing, and a lump in the throat. It explains grief or anger triggering hysteria, with loss of brain control over body actions and a wevelike motion perceived as a lump in the throat.
The passage describes a movement in the throat muscles during swallowing and speaking, noting that the wave moves upward and can create an impression of obstruction. It explains why people on the verge of tears may clear their throats before speaking, with a mention of The Sun possibly printing the explanation.
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a remedy for worms in children. It claims a healthy color and digestion improve after two to three weeks of regular use, with Nature expelling worms and the child returning to health. Pleasant to take, 60c per bottle.
The throat serves as a vital link between mouth and stomach, a conduit for airflow to the lungs, and the chamber holding vocal cords that govern speech. When brain development or function is impaired as in young children, these processes can be affected.
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