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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1934
Page
3
Comic sketches describe jail over debt as a drug clerk’s fate and a lazy man avoiding work. Notes include a boastful exchange about borrowing money and a classroom prank about a boy named Rastus. The humor centers on independence, labor, and social stereotypes of the era.
A playful dialogue shows a suitor claiming earnings of $4,000 a year and a girl replying that her father doubts the figure. The exchange highlights skepticism about income and trust within a family setting.
A young bride quips about marriage noting little changes. She says she once waited up half the night for George to leave and now waits up half the night for him to return home.
In a playful exchange, a husband urges thrift while his wife responds with irony stating she is buying everything on credit. The quip captures frugal satire and domestic finance humor.
A reported incident describes a football player who allegedly broke two men’s jaws and another man’s leg during a confrontation, with the assailant receiving a ten year sentence for assault while the victimized elderly man was stunned with a blackjack.
A professor begins a joke mid lecture asking if it’s been told before. The class chorus answers yes, prompting the professor to retort that they will likely understand it this time.
The line suggests a critic view that inexpensive cigars lack substance or national vigor. It uses a witty persona, Cy Cynic, to imply that small pleasures reflect broader cultural state. The remark frames a playful social commentary in a period voice.
Vaida asks about government ownership and the Geezer replies that government control would require the state to pay all taxes itself highlighting a cynical view of centralized power and taxation.
Herk questions how Perk found his ex-wife. Perk replies no drama just right. Herk laments and receives a blunt retort about keeping or not keeping her. A brief comic vignette in quippy dialogue.
A missionary recounts a tale in which an African chief assures safety by dismissing concern over leaving coats behind, claiming no white man is within a hundred miles. The anecdote highlights cross cultural perceptions and colonial era tensions.
A visitor tells the prison warden of a man described as quiet and well behaved, with the warden replying that the inmate is a model prisoner who never complains.
A whimsical snippet describes two people seated together with light affection. They exchange brief kisses and idle chatter as a playful, improvised moment captures everyday affection.
Archduke Otto is reported to be weighing a return to public life. The column notes a potential path back to influence within the Perhapsburg monarchy.
A hungry tramp asks for a bite from a housewife, who responds that she does not bite but will call the dog. The exchange highlights a tense street encounter and the woman’s protective stance.
A fragment from Harve Montana notes Mrs Lyle and two others left Friday for Plentywood in a lighthearted local item.
Janesville Iowa paper notes a product named Get Rid of Aunts-T offers a job completing in 24 hours at 25 cents per bottle.
A screen comedian has been bitten by a loan five times in recent months. The note mentions Mr. and Mrs. S. H. B. leaving for New York and other Eastern markets as reported in the Greenville Mississippi paper and Atlanta Georgia paper.
Petition accompanies the document and states the estate is valued at more than the stated amount in the Brooklyn New York paper.
Real estate notice describes an old stone house and commodious fort with large and small fireplaces baths and electricity. Property includes 135 acres priced at $15 000 with terms available. Source referenced as New York paper.
A Los Angeles paper reports a poll of 57 voters in the Third supervisorial district showing Baine leading with 187 votes and Yale second with 169. Yale runs on a liberal platform.
The article explains how home improvement loans under the National Housing Act work through local contractors, bank or loan associations, and government insured credit. It covers written estimates, loan approval based on credit risk, repayment terms, and the scope including garages stores and offices.
Sufficient rain has fallen across Texas making fall gardens ready for planting. J F Rosborough advises cleaning weeds, preparing soil, and moisture levels. Use rotted stable manure, shallow plowing, and allow bed to settle for faster germination. Also lists leafy greens carrots beets radishes turnips and beans plus a church sermon on opening the seven seals by Rev Minor.
The Children’s Church gathers Sunday September 16 at 4 pm at Central Christian Church. Sara Kathryn Arterberry delivers the message with solos by Mary Louise Vestal and Hugh Tim Arterberry. The choir presents a special number and plans for a September party will be announced. Absent children may win a Bible.
The District Convention of the Christian Churches will convene at Sulphur Springs on Monday September 17. Sessions begin at 9 30 a m with a dinner at 6 30 p m to close the day. Sulphur Springs church invites Central Christian Church members as guests.
Rev. G. C. Minor will speak on The Book Beautiful the Marvel of the Ages at Central Christian Church on Sunday morning after the 10:45 communion service. The sermon highlights the Bible's inspiration and the Jews as proof.
A terse dialogue shows a suitor asking to marry a daughter and a wary businessman replying that he may leave his name and address and wait to see if something better turns up before anything official occurs.
Detroit eyes possible consolidations within the next year as independents struggle against GM Ford and Chrysler. Industry data show the top ten car makers delivering 1.22 million registrations, with GM Ford and Chrysler supplying about 95 percent, while independents lag in low price segments.
Mrs. F. Clausen has endured runaways, wagon crushes, a well fall, buggy wrecks, a car plunge, and a horse stepping on her in a record of narrow escapes. Her two broken ribs came recently when her husband hugged her goodbye for work.
A hurried street robbery unfolds as a caller asks for a watch and pocketbook from a nearby person who has not seen any police presence. The encounter highlights an attempted theft without immediate law enforcement response.
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