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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1927
Page
2
Commissioner General Harry E. Hull told the United German Societies of New York that a nation's strength rests on its citizens. He urged high education, home and school vigilance, and a clear understanding of citizenship rights and duties for naturalized and native-born Americans.
Texas Technological College plans a first aeronautical engineering program in the Southwest with a course on aircraft construction and aviation history. The October 28 meeting will include Kelly Field officials advising on the school and flying components. Graduates may gain admission to Kelly Field without examination.
Cardinal O Connell bans Beautiful Isle of Somewhere at funerals in Boston archdiocese for being vulgar and maudlin. Protestant ministers back the move saying the hymn is meaningless and lacking spiritual message. Clergy commentaries note the song’s popularity due to music suited for quartets and criticize its religious depth. Jessie B Pounds wrote the words and J S Fearis the music. copyright 1897.
In Omaha on October 12 the first set of triplets to attend school in the city start lessons in reading writing and arithmetic. The children Leona Wyona and Iona Adams are six years old and daughters of Mr and Mrs C E Adams.
Ex Kaiser of Germany living in exile at Doorn Holland tells Liberty magazine he has no life philosophy and finds pleasure in duty humor gardening archaeology meals and the love of his wife. He says he reigns by God's will and would reign again if decreed.
Scotts Bluff Nebraska October 12 Jack Shaddick sat on a jury that tried a man for bootlegging. Much distilling paraphernalia was entered in evidence and Shaddick examined the apparatus closely. A raid later found a double boiler still at his home matching the exhibit. His outfit will be shown in court.
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes a policy shift banning alcoholic liquor as a beverage and examines the implications. It explores regulatory changes, public reaction, and potential enforcement challenges amid historic restrictions.
New York and Pittsburgh will divide the largest World Series players pool on record. The total receipts approach 399 thousand dollars with individual shares projected at 5592.17 for each Yankee and 3728.11 for each Pirate under a 60 40 split, while non-champion clubs receive smaller shares.
The report notes the 1927 division would have totaled $368 783.04 but with fewer shares. Last year each Cardinal earned $5 584.51 and each Yankee $3 417.75, reflecting changes in share counts and payouts.
The brief dialogue plays with romance norms as Beryl questions if a man should propose on one knee and Barbara responds that the alternative is the woman getting off.
Typewriter carbon paper and ribbons are offered for sale at Sun office, featuring traditional supplies for typing machines and office work.
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