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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1927
Page
7
A customer complains about a book titled Stories For All Occasions bought from a bookseller. The buyer says the book is a fake with no content for a man to tell his wife when he returns home late.
A judge hears a bold robber explain he looted a restaurant cash register due to hunger. The prisoner declares he prefers paying for meals, insisting on dignity and honesty in the courtroom.
A judge questions evidence of insanity as an officer recounts a farcical scene. A Scotchman on the curb throws money into the street while a Hebrew man gathers the coins and returns them, provoking disbelief and humor in court.
A shopper asks for iodine at a drug store and is offered alternatives like an alarm clock leather goods radio parts or a toasted cheese sandwich. The exchange reflects a humorous or showroom style moment in a retail setting.
A narrator reports a burglary of a clothing room by a unknown thief last night. The motive is claimed as revenge for insults. The piece vows retaliation and warns the thief will face stronger resistance from the Pioneer newspaper.
A Western editor replies to two readers with grim jokes. One about curing crying twins via straw and fire. the other about grasshopper control with gentle gum rubs and nourishment. A Lyons man reports debt and avoidance, noting both parties cannot afford a vacation while mutual neglect lingers.
The Texas flag was adopted in Houston on January 25, 1839. Fort Davis stands as the region’s high town in Jeff Davis County. Central Power and Light Company wins a 50 year light and power franchise for Fort Davis. Texas leads world wool production with 2,983,959 sheep yielding 24,960,000 pounds of wool and $14 million in revenue. Pine timber belt holds 17 billion board feet aiding wire needs for utilities. Commercial well waters valued at $20 million highlight Texas minerals.
A terse exchange notes the Blimmer boy, fired for distributing improper language, is now in New York pursuing playwriting. The remark hints at a dramatic turn from school discipline to artistic ambitions.
The town reports frequent rains slowing cotton harvest while boosting turnip crops and reviving fall gardens. Numerous locals travel and teach, with students attending institutes in Lubbock and Abilene. A B Y P U class of fifteen earned diplomas as Rev J A Lovell plans a Dallas trip. lightning kills a farmer's cow during a Sunday storm.
The Pilot Grove Community Fair directors and department superintendents met at the school house to set September 30 as the fair date. They urged cooperation to make the second community fair a huge success.
The fall term at Wild Onion will start as soon as the tall weeds are cut and the building located. The Mail Carrier's route survey drew praise from most residents, except Columbus Allsop who has long sought the job. Raz Barlow has fallen deeply in love again with Miss Flutie Belcher.
Rumors circulate that Erick Helwanger plans marriage. The gossip notes that such news interests many but is part of public skepticism about appearances and intentions.
Jefferson Potlocks reports his children cry out when soap suds sting their eyes and make noise when others apply soap. A hen's nest lies beneath the post office and the Postmaster tries to hide it, but the hen clucks loudly every time she emerges.
Washington Hocks notes that life often falters just as things seem smooth at home. He recalls the family clock stopping or a calf failing to pair with its mother before milking time, illustrating daily quirks and small setbacks.
A recent windstorm knocked down the chimney at the Columbus Allsop residence after weeks of visible leaning. No injuries reported as crews assess damage and secure the area.
A publisher facing a libel suit studies libel law and decides to publish only weather statements. The next day the society column features fanciful reports of social functions, starting with a supposed reception at a Mrs W C Jones home.
The Honey Grove Signal reports many society guests attended the occasion and enjoyed refreshments. Montagni Brothers caterers allegedly provided the fare while the Bon Ton orchestra played. The hostess wore a necklace claimed to be expensive and given by Mr J C Jones, a man said to be her companion and generally believed to be her husband.
In a humorous exchange Aunt asks the young doctor how many patients he has. He replies only one so far but notes the patient has 15 complaints, turning a small start into a busy day.
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