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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1920
Page
8
Benefits of Rye as a Winter Cover Crop
Southern soils need organic matter and rye offers a strong answer. Sown in fall and turned under in spring it raises soil humus, conserves plant food, and boosts yields of subsequent crops by reclaiming nitrogen phosphoric acid and potash. Neglecting proper timing risks too much moisture loss while dry springs call for early plowing.
Woman boasts of husband’s pipe smoking endurance
A woman remarks that her husband can smoke his pipe longer without cleaning it than any other man she has known, highlighting his unusual habit and patience.
Two kinds of boys in the world talk about ice cream
A quippy line contrasts two types of boys: those who wish for endless ice cream and those who wish to hold all they can get, highlighting playful thrift vs insatiable appetite in a humorous aphorism.
Neighboring Daughters Seen as More Appealing Than Her Daughter
A mother concedes some neighborhood girls are prettier than her daughter while puzzled that marriageable boys overlook her superior lineage. The dialogue highlights social expectations of status and appeal in a tight community setting.
Charity-pledged Woman Refuses An Argument Quarrel
A woman vows to spend her last penny for charity but refuses to yield even a quarter inch in an argument, underscoring her rigid stance in dispute while generosity remains a priority in giving.
A Biblical Courtship by Bible Love Game
A divinity student and a young lady staged a silent courtship in a church pew by exchanging marked verses. He opened with Second John five, she replied with Ruth two ten, he countered with John twelve, she offered Ruth one sixteen, and their brief divine dialogue ended as their bond formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Lady
Second John
Neff Leads Bailey in 229 Counties Runoff Votes
Dallas reports show totals from 229 counties in the Texas second primary. Governor Bailey 168,635 and Neff 241,968. lieutenant governor Davidson 179,229 and Johnson 155,330. supreme court Hawkins 137,685 and Pierson 187,050. All figures reflect county reports as of Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas Election Bureau
Bailey
Neff
Davidson
Johnson
Judge Supreme Court
Hawkins
Pierson
Suffrage Leaders Seek 37th State Ratification
Washington reports suffrage leaders view Connecticut governor Holcomb’s call for a special session as a chance to secure the thirty seventh state ratification of the nineteenth amendment. After Tennessee, leaders want extra ratifications to guard against reversals and to show strong Republican support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Holcomb
Connecticut
Tennessee
Colby
Mickie Says Ow Look It A Letter To The Boss
A quirky letter from a reader imitates a Mickie Kip style chat, mentions taking a tip from a comic line, and includes two Mears subscriptions. The writer vows not to trouble again for a week or Sundays, ending with a playful signoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mickie Kig
Texan on trial for long-ago murder case
Payne Cook, charged with killing James Powell near Fort Payne Alabama about 25 years ago, was brought to trial before Judge Martin after being arrested in Texas. He fled after the murder, disguising himself in woman’s clothes and remaining a fugitive for a quarter century. Report says he has become a preacher in Texas and his congregation aids him in the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Payne
Ala
Payne Cook
James Powell
Here
Martin
Texas
Cook
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