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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1921
Page
12
Entered at the Whitewright post office as second class mail matter notices state that entertainments dinners and other benefits with admission fees or monetary consideration will be charged at regular advertising rates. Obituaries resolutions memorials and similar notices are also charged at regular rates.
The Sun urges that all letters and items be signed before publication and notes unsigned letters cannot be used. The Dallas News State Press quip about cigars is referenced, with a digression about authenticity and prewar remarks. A North Texas city rumor involves an irate husband at a picture show and patrons fleeing after a warning from the manager.
A well known local resident reports hearing a fierce volley last Friday that sounded like a pitched battle. He then saw corn stalks near his home moving, and discovered the heat had popped all the corn in a nearby patch, ending the nightmare.
A letter received at G. H. Pittman & Bros. quotes a debtor’s sharp reply to a payment demand. The man declares he has not forgotten the debt and taunts the firm, saying he will pay when others pay, and if judgment day arrives, they would go to hell for their account. The remark is attributed to O. U. and is noted by the Dallas Times Herald.
Historical ad claims a cure for chills and fever using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. The text imitates vintage early 20th century patent medicine language with unclear product details and packaging notes.
A collection of editorial witticisms and aphorisms from several papers. Observations touch on marriage, national policy, Henry Ford, disarmament, and public opinion, contrasting views on progress, commerce, and peace with light sarcasm and pointed challenges. The items reference Life New York Norfolk Virginian-Pilot Chicago Journal of Commerce Columbia Record Baltimore Sun and other papers.
Rev A A Kidd missionary secretary will show a five reel film on mission fields at the Methodist church next Wednesday night. The presentation echoes the Centenary Celebration in Columbus Ohio 1919. No admission fee or collection. all invited. The Sun want column offers it for 25 cents.
An explanation of ostracism and petalism tracing the origin of the term to the ancient Greek practice of banishing a citizen by voting on oyster shells or pottery. If 6000 votes were cast against someone, he was ostracised for ten years, with ten days to settle affairs. Syracuse used olive leaves in a similar process.
In a correction to last week’s school notes, Miss Chenoweth and Mrs. Harp announce each will teach two days in both buildings, alternating between grammar and high schools so both sets of pupils can be accommodated. Neither teacher wishes to relinquish their current pupil groups.
Wholesale houses demand cash after 50 days and 30 day terms, forcing local druggists to change. Retail customers receive continued credit, but all accounts not paid by month end will be closed. business will operate strictly on cash and 30 day terms to preserve supplier credit.
Sunday school starts at 9 45 a m with service at 11 a m. The Senior League convenes at 7 p m. The district presiding elder Rev O T Cooper will preach at 8 p m at the Methodist church.
Tom Bean Times reports mutual decision by two firms to operate only one gin this season, choosing the Johnson & Jameson gin. The Willard battery is highlighted as among the best, with local agency held by R. S. Morehead. Rub-My-Tismkins infection mention appears as a local note.
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