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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1956
Page
4
The Republican National Committee releases a 40 page catalogue of campaign items for Ike including soap, elephant figurines, bumper stickers, sunglasses, candy, air fresheners, and a crying towel. Leonard Hall and L Richard Guylay sponsor the guide with several Texas firms listed as manufacturers.
The article outlines essential gun safety rules for hunting and handling. It emphasizes unloading when not in use, keeping barrels clear, carrying to control the muzzle, keeping the safety on until firing, identifying targets, unloading unattended guns, storing ammo separately, avoiding climbing with loaded guns, never pulling a gun by the muzzle, and avoiding shooting at hard surfaces or water. It also warns against alcohol use during shooting and notes a decline in U S mail transport revenues from 1954 to 1955.
A collection of short humorous anecdotes and quips from life in Berlin and elsewhere. Jokes span theft turned weapon parts into a gun, wedding vows about obedience, a name change for an Indian man, a Thanksgiving turkey mix up, and job market banter.
The fragment shows Ike humming in the shower and Adlai sighing that he is too sleepy to act, capturing a light political vignette with two figures in a domestic, sleepy moment.
A collection of witty reflections on character reputation and money. The musings touch on marriage, vision changes, and a chrysanthemum as a closing playful line.
Jones reports a new doctor endorses golf for health but Smith asks for the doctor’s guidance. Jones says the doctor now tells you to quit golf.
Washington report compares President Eisenhower and Adlai Stevenson as eager eaters. It notes Ike's preference for steaks and hearty breakfasts and Stevenson's affinity for fish and salads. The piece contrasts their drinking, rising times, shaving habits, and morning routines while aiming for a humorous portrait of a candidate’s appetite.
A health notice urges inspecting the family medicine chest and discarding outdated items. It advises stocking iodine and first aid supplies such as bandages eye drops aspirin smelling salts and burn salve to protect the household.
The greatest monthly total for freight cars in U S railroad history was 49 386 units in November 1955 marking a peak in orders and signaling strong activity across the rail system.
Subscription rates listed: Grayson and Fannin Counties $2.00, outside counties $2.50, foreign subscriptions $5.00. The publisher will correct any erroneous reflection upon character or standing of any person, firm, or corporation brought to attention.
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