Whitewright Shines In 1915 News Roundup and Plans
The Sun reports Wade Sears buying two lots in Spearman addition for a residence, a stolen horse case, and high school seniors organizing class officers. Guardian appointed for Rosa S. and Carl Prigmore, typhoid recovery among Ruth and Edna Cox, Beatrice Milling Co buys an elevator, and local cotton market prices noted. Colleges planned by local students. bank reports and tax cuts cited. Democratic governor run off tallies listed. CAIA, Denton attendance and A&M College enrollments noted.
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Wade Sears
Spearman
W. R. Wilson
Green Montgomery
Leon Davidson
Lloyd Wright
Mildred Browning
Glenn Doss
R. H. May
Rosa S
Carl T. Prigmore
Ruth
Edna Cox
Beatrice Milling Co
Cotton Belt
W. ©. Fain
Denison
Cottton
Charley Truett
J. F. Lilley
Whitewright Mill & Elevator Co
Whitewright
C. B. Bryant Jr
Morrell
Jim Sears
Austin College
Sherman
Earl Wallace
University of Texas
Mare Graves
Wesley College
Greenville
Charlie Sanders
Rice Institute
Houston
Ruth Southerland
Eula
Mary Lee Sears
Kate Thomas
Nell
Lila Reubell
Denton
Grady May
Marvin Bryant
Thelma Joe Dyer
Thelma Archer
Dallas
Lewis
Gertrude Holland
Baylor University
Waco
Neff
Bailey
C. D. Evans
Itasca
Katy
Dayton Yates
Helen Thomas
Estelle Montgomery
Genevieve Davidson
Mary Hestand
Nell Montgomery
Macie Montgomery
Mollie Wright
Mary Rena Penn
Frances Wilson
College Station
A. & M. College
Claud Willis
Joe Johnson
Roger Davis
Twelve Years Ago From The Sun September 17 1920
A retrospective snippet recalls events from mid September 1908 as reported by The Sun. It highlights notable local items and public notices reflected in the era’s journalism.
Public schools open with 467 pupils enrolled
Grayson County records show 467 students start the term as high school staff include principal O C Skipper and teachers Nancy Riley Ruth Abernathy Kate Thomas H L Durham also teaches. Grade teachers list Mae Hall Lallah Childress Marion Simmons Gertrude Schooling Susie Noe Verna Morrow and Annabel Finnell. County property valuation rises to 51 368 743 an increase of 1 736 346.
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O. C. Skipper
Nancy Riley
Ruth Abernathy
Kate Thomas
H. L. Durham
Mae Hall
Lallah Childress
Marion Simmons
Gertrude Schooling
Susie Noe
Verna Morrow
Annabel Finnell
Grayson County
One Year Ago Highlights From The Sun September 17 1931
Recap of events from The Sun on September 17 1931 includes the Yeagers injured in a car crash after a front wheel blowout, Whitewright school enrollment figures, cotton market prices and yields, Harve Magers electrocuted at Kimbell Milling Co, highway No 160 concrete work, a barn fire belonging to Lester Hileman, and two weddings John Hollingsworth with Davie Mae Painter in Durant Oklahoma and Lula Mae Caylor with Don Farmer in Kingston Oklahoma.
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J. A. Yeager
Betty Nell
Whitewright
Harve Magers
Kimbell Milling Co
Highway No. 160
Lester Hileman
John Hollingsworth
Davie Mae Painter
Durant
Okla
Lula Mae Caylor
Don Farmer
Dallas
Kingston
Best Cellar Holds Million Bottles Of Champagne
In Sandusky Ohio William Hommel owns the largest stock of champagne in the United States stored in a murky cellar under federal bond. One million bottles of the family brand age and mellow in dust as the federal agent inspects the winery. The sale is limited to sacramental or medical use. A separate note mentions a $150000 Missouri River bridge at Ponca Nebraska described as the largest in the world.
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Sandusky
Ohio
William Hommel
United States
Hommel
When a Boy Knows More Than His Father
An essay argues youth often has clear convictions that outpace aging authority. It contrasts Abe Lincoln at sixteen with his father and cites two men who surpassed parental guidance in education and career, warning that youthful certainty can drive progress yet must be tempered by experience.
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Abe Lincoln
Thomas Lincoln
Abe
Lincoln
Navy bans Annapolis grads from marrying for two years
The Navy orders Annapolis graduates to remain single for two years after commissioning. Marrying within this period will be treated as resignation and lead to revocation of the officer's commission. The rule, provisional for two years, was previously suspended during the Wilson era.
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Washington
Navy
Annapolis Naval Academy
Josephus Daniels
Wilson
Naval Academy
China flood devastates vast farmland and infrastructure
China's floods last year affected farm populations equivalent to the entire U S farm community. About 45 percent of buildings in the flood area were destroyed and the average maximum water depth reached nine feet.
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China
United States
Auto Exports Reach Farther Markets for One in Fifteen
A report notes that about one fifteenth of all passenger cars produced in the nation are shipped to foreign markets. The statistic highlights expanding international demand and the impact on domestic production levels.
Jokes and Quips Strew Light Moments in Paper
A string of light humor and witty exchanges fills the page. Jokes touch on poetry versus prose, misdialed calls, bank woes, and the Shriners parade with playful misunderstandings and punchlines. The items reflect classic newspaper humor short-form bits.
Afraid Only of Mamma
A timid little girl questions her father's fears while he reassures her that he fears nothing except his own worry about his mother. The dialogue centers on the child's curiosity about bugs snakes and fears surrounding family.
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Mamma
Clock in Hall Amuses Granddaughter With Wagging Tail
A child visitor, Mary, notes the old grandfather clock in the hall is not running. Her grandmother asks if the clock is working, and Mary replies that it is merely standing still and wagging its tail.
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Mary
Admonition on Marriage Advice from a Wise Neighbor
A man preparing to marry receives counsel from friends. A wise elder urges cleanliness at home, kindness to animals, and thoughtful conduct, warning him not to boast about a clever neighbor who lives next door.
Hands off steering wheel to girl in alarming scene
The Florida Times Union notes business strain from easy long term credit and installment buying. The piece likens excessive overbuying to a tramp tempted by three shirts on a lonely farmhouse line, illustrating risk to those who extended credit.
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Willie
Pearl
Florida Times-Union
Thief Grabs Shirts Then Escapes Amid Accusations
A man steals three shirts from a house as a woman storms out in anger vowing punishment on the Day of Judgment. The tramp retorts that long credits mean he will take all the shirts and continues on his way.
Doctor’s Advice Met with Jumping to Conclusions
A doctor advised exercise for my wife but she avoids it by joking that her pace is jumping to conclusions and running up bills, turning health talk into a satire of effort and expense.
Oculist Sees Patient Struggle with Pronunciation
An oculist tests patients by asking them to read a chart with letters NPRTVZBDFHKO. One patient reads fine but fails to pronounce the line, explaining he can see the letters but cannot pronounce the word, highlighting a speech issue rather than vision.
Has Strong Faith Parson Dialog Sparks Controversy
A parson questions a judge about a daughter's faith while noting the company she keeps. The exchange highlights scrutiny of moral character in religious circles.
Lawyers Trade Jokes Over Case Of Woman Accused Of Shooting
A court room quip exchange frames a woman jailed for allegedly shooting her husband. One lawyer notes the case, while the other quips that spring might bring tender shoots. The dialogue hints at a sensational trial as legal minds exchange wry lines.
Maid's Reply Sparks Quest for New Job
A maid explains she left her last job after being told to do something she disliked. The prospective mistress asks for details and the maid replies she is looking for another job.
Joke Bride Finds Marriage No Big Change
A young bride says married life feels the same as she used to wait up for George to go and now waits up for him to come home, reflecting on domestic routine with humor.
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George
Word to the Wise Mistress Note on Jewelry Warning
A tabletop exchange between a mistress and her maid centers on jewelry warnings. The mistress asks the maid not to wear any jewelry while serving guests, and the maid replies she has nothing valuable but thanks the warning.
Youth Telefon Revenue Echoes in Romance Poem
A Boston Transcript quip notes that romance fuels phone use and revenue, claiming youth calling youth sustains telecommunication profits and keeps the system buzzing. The playful verse links affection to industry in a humorous light.
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Boston Transcript
Boom Turns Sour as LA Chamber Chief Skews Mood
The Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce president quipped that Los Angeles feels no low mood yet admits the city is experiencing the worst boom in many years, reflecting a paradoxical economic sentiment amid a boom period.
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Los Angeles
Squawks from the Auction Block
A gold-digger dies and her possessions are auctioned, including a parrot. The auctioneer offers the items while bystanders bid. The parrot chimes in with cheeky humor, asking for a kiss in exchange for a higher bid.
When the Tune Is Changed and Love Goes Away
A short verse from the Florida Times Union laments death leaving a spouse, claiming the saddest life moment is dying without hearing a loved one praise you on the radio or record by Number 2.
Bee bites nectar scene by the sea in Florida
A poet describes a sunbeam kissing a flower by the sea in Florida. The moment is interrupted by a bee sting, as the speaker recalls the sting rather than a sip of nectar. The note references the Florida Times-Union.
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Hector
Florida
Times-Union
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