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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1945
Page
2
A reflective piece notes that America ended a global war and began peace by sending troops home and replacements abroad. It invokes the proverb success in battle as arriving first with the most and references veterans, conquest, and a mechanized age shaping postwar America.
The speaker praises average greatness as America’s rare quality enabling mass production of ships cars and planes during World War II. He argues liberty fuels this resourcefulness and competition drives progress, claiming economic independence and personal self reliance are pillars of education and national strength.
In Bonham Texas Capt Don Smith son of Mr and Mrs Sid Smith 621 North Main was killed in action in Holland on December 4. A Dutch girl Pauline Logister near Heelen adopted his grave to keep it clean and bring flowers as thanks to American liberators.
A brief note conveys well wishes and blessing from Pauline. It includes name and a Dutch address in Ambachtstraat 18 Meerlen Holland.
Grayson County reports a sharp drop in the cotton harvest with only 1,108 bales ginned before Oct. 1, far below 11,605 bales by the same date last year. Weather adversity and a severe weevil infestation endanger one of the county’s poorest crops on record, per federal census agent G. O. Peterson of Carpenters Bluff.
Geisha Girls A new Jap weapon Fore What a golfer yells after his ball hits someone on the head Diet A method of cutting down expenses Covered Wagon A wheelbarrow with a fringe on top Gentleman One who steps on his cigaret butt so it won't burn the car pet Diffident What you collect when you own stocks and bonds Lunch The pause that refreshes Genius A man who shoots at something no one else can see
A witty study explores the clash between an irresistible blond and an immovable bachelor in a humorous, study-like framing. Gypsum reference hints at a butcher’s treatment of customers, delivering tongue in cheek lines.
A light anecdote notes Big Bill dislikes being called by his college nickname. He explains the names cling because he is pursuing a medical degree and aims to become a doctor.
A theatregoer mutters “I envy my feet” during a long dull play. A nearby woman asks what is said and learns the line reveals the feet are asleep, prompting a short exchange.
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