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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1938
Page
3
The article notes about 11,000 trench silos in Texas and similar numbers nearby, showing how above ground stores of ensilage offer durable, high‑value feed. It explains construction with simple dirt tools, packing to exclude air, and benefits like digestibility and reduced waste, urging farmers to adopt this system to weather future droughts.
Texas cotton farmers face a sharp income drop as weather pests cut yields and prices remain under 8 cents per pound. With imports shrinking markets abroad and almost two million fewer bales this season, farmers urge prompt federal loans to stabilize income and sustain production.
At the state fair a man demonstrates shaving, dressing, writing and painting with his feet as three drawings by Robert L. Ripley prove the old adage that one can do what one wills. The feats are cartooned and admired by thousands.
A playful exchange unfolds about theatre parts and voices during a morning chat. Jokes reference a husband role, a boat called she, and a lawnmower start at six. A farmer remarks on hog-raising practices as the conversation shifts.
A humorous exchange features Silas Clam on the floor after a failed door slam. A banter about making a girl laugh leads to a joke about compliments and a witty winter line. The wife’s quip about the grate ends the dialogue.
A brief dialogue shows a nursemaid asking about soothing a baby to sleep and a mistress advising persuasive methods first. The exchange contrasts gentle singing with firmer guidance and reflects social expectations of composure and head up in society. The scene names no specific people or places.
A witty exchange notes Harold inherits his aunt's dogs after a pretense of affection. In another quip a guest cancels a house party by telegram, saying regret cannot come and a lie will arrive by mail.
Jenkins jokes about a flirtatious woman while Wilkins reveals the woman is his wife, prompting a candid clarification. The brief dialogue centers on a misunderstood advance and a marital disclosure.
A terse exchange hints at a severed relation between neighbors or local figures after one sent a box of axle grease and urged its use. The dialogue signals growing hostility and formal suspension of relations as the dispute escalates.
An advertisement from Kirkpatrick Pharmacy promises Leto's remedy for itchy gums with a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails to satisfy. The copy highlights quick relief and a pharmacist friendly policy.
In a city visitor’s chat, Clem Mea Silo jokes that hogs need no hoeing, contrasting pay with corn and cotton. The gag touches on rural work versus urban wages. Gashouse quips his wife dislikes his absence, while Joe Bungstarter notes trust issues at home.
A humorous exchange features a grocer asking why a carrier pigeon is preferred over a turkey and a thrifty young bride replying that pigeons go farther than any other bird. The light tale captures period wit and rural everyday cleverness.
A comic panel shows a police officer about to admonish a surprised driver. The lady jokes about his long suspicion and the thrill of a reprimand. Miss Cayenne quips on fashion, noting how she rides and recalls old fashion standards.
A stingy man lectures a hired man about carrying a lantern to visit his girl. The hired man lights the lantern and jokes that the lantern helps him avoid a dark courtship. A barber and customer exchange a quip about thirst and a leaking neck, in a humor vignette.
A young suitor tells Mr. Perkins he has courted his daughter for fifteen years and seeks marriage. Mr. Perkins replies skeptically, joking that the young man might have wanted a pension instead.
A brief quotation on judging by appearances contrasts appearances with inner worth. It notes how clothing can mislead and how patched trousers may conceal a warm heart. The lines reflect caution against superficial judgments.
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