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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1961
Page
8
Advertisements note free removal of dead or crippled livestock by Bonham JU 3-4267. Also promotes Jetstream glass lined water heaters for natural or butane gas from Johnson Jewelry and Appliance. Edwards Chevrolet Co advertises new 7.50x14 tires priced at 18.81.
The Sun’s weekly grocery ads offer a snapshot of sale prices and featured items. Shoppers can assemble a weekly list from reduced staples and promotional products, noting brands and quantities highlighted in the advertisement pages.
The family of Ned Ayres expresses deep gratitude for responses in many forms during their sorrow. They thank those who offered encouragement, food, flowers and prayers as they mourn the loss of husband, father and brother. May God bless and reward each of you.
State Narcotics Bureau agents warn rural Texas towns face rising dope trade as railways and highways bring traffic to small communities. They described a South Texas drive-in narcotics scheme and say pharma prescriptions are exploited to supply rural drug dens.
In Gonzales Texas residents boast a gold plated copper weather vane shaped like a 2000 pound Longhorn steer. It sits atop the fire house facing the wind to mirror real Texas longhorns. The vane reflects local history and the T41 brand with notable windward realism.
George E. Smith an agronomist near Normal Illinois conducts a music study on corn growth He compares two plots under identical conditions with loudspeakers on one plot The music plot yields up to 22 percent more corn and the soil is two degrees warmer The music exposed corn sprouts earlier develops better stands silks earlier and pollination appears boosted by love songs
In Toledo Ohio a couple keeps a basement aquarium with 11 tanks holding 1500 tropical fish. The centerpiece is a black shark small enough to be non threatening, measuring around 12 inches.
A Texas extension notice explains wood rot fungi attack shade trees including oaks hackberry ash elm. Mushrooms on trunks signal infection. wounds and hail or wind damage enable spread. Prompt pruning disinfectant treatment and cavity filling are advised to prevent extensive decay. It also notes combining deviled ham with mayo in a recipe unrelated to tree care.
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