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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1914

Page

6

B Y P U Program at Baptist Church Sunday

The B Y P U program at the Baptist church lists Mrs. Clancey as leader. The service features song, prayer, scripture 1 Corinthians 9 24 27 and a program of short pieces The Figure by Houston Sted ham The Preparation by Albert Truett The Weights by Sara Lee Holland The Sin by Lena May Gowdy The Running by Robin Jones The How to Run by Trula Brown Claud Truett will lead discussion inviting each member to speak on how they can help a lost soul toward Christ.

Baptist Church Clancey Houston Stedham Lena May Gowdy Robin Jones Trula Brown Christ Claud Truett

Lewis Company Caps Winter Lyceum Series At History Club

The Lewis Company performed Saturday night closing the winter lyceum course. The History Club, a local civic and historical group, supported high quality entertainment and contributed two large dictionaries and stands and a public drinking fountain at Lilley's corner as visible proofs of local service.

Lewis Company History Club Lilley’s Corner

Lewis Trio Ends Lyceum Course With Delightful Finale

The Carlisle auditorium hosted the Lewis Trio on March 28 for the final lyceum number of the 1904 History Club series. Mr. Lewis impressed as an impersonator and barytone. Mrs. Lewis charmed with songs and expressive poetry. Miss Norman accompanied with soulful violin solos including Beethoven's Minuet. The program was praised as one of the best on the course.

Carlisle Lewis Lyceum History Club Mr. Lewis Riley Joe Kipling Mandalay Mrs. Lewis

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Claim and Use

An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a cure for malaria and a system builder. It claims strength for both adults and children and describes the product as a tonic and appetizer with a dose of 6 coins.

GROVE

Epworth League Program at Methodist Church

Sunday April 5 program features subject A Story of Gods Ancient Rapture led by Claud Cox with Rolla Duggan delivering prayer and Marvin Bryant reading Psalm 65 9 13 Isa 55 6 13 by Leon Davidson Song of Solomon 2 11 18 with Edwin May selection Izetta Gillett and lesson story by Miss Geneva Carr Benediction.

The Methodist Church Claud Cox Rolla Duggan Marvin Bryant

Electric Bitters Touted by Kirkland Woman

Mrs J C Van Ge Sande of Kirkland Illinois credits Electric Bitters for keeping her from breaking down while nursing a relative through three months of illness. The ad argues the tonic relieves tiredness, poor digestion, and liver and kidney issues, offering a month’s treatment with relief or money back and prices of 50 cents and 1 dollar at the druggist.

J.C. van Ge Sande Kirkland

Porter's Antiseptic Claims Rreadily Heals Old Sores

An old advertisment touts Dr Porter's Antiseptic as a cure for chronic sores claiming it relieves pain and heals, with pricing listed as 2c Bc and 1.00. The copy emphasizes its long standing reliability and broad healing claims.

Ceres Porter

Printing services offered by The Sun

Books pamphlets and commercial printing available with new type faces high grade papers and best workmanship. Equipped to do stapling punching perforating ruling binding and related work. The Sun invites estimates and calls for opportunity.

the Sun

Cure a Cold in One Day with LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine

A vintage ad promotes a one day cure for colds using LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine. It claims to stop coughing and headaches and to work on the cold. Druggists refund money if it fails. E. W. GROVE'S signature appears on each box. Price 25 cents.

W. Grove

Colds and LaGrippe Remedies Offered Plus Scholarships

An advertisement touts 5 or 6 doses of 666 to break chills fever and La Grippe, claiming it acts on the liver without griping. Also offers scholarships in Draughon Denison and Tyler Business Colleges for prospective students.

the Sun Draughon Business College Denison Tyler Business College

Wesley Golden Rule Bible Class Organized at Methodist Church

A Bible class formed at the Methodist church on Wednesday night. Officers elected include Dr. Ross R. May as president and Lou Sears as vice president. Charter members named include Cordie Gillett, Clarice Thomas, Edith Little, Bryant King, J. J. Culley, and Dr. O P. Neilson among others. New members are invited to enroll.

Methodist Church Wesley Ross R. May Lou Sears O. P. Neilson J. M. Long C. P. Neilson J. J. Culley C. W. Bryant Rev. Wheeler Coralee Hoard Cordie Gillett Bryant King Litta Mae Love Clarice Thomas Martha Bryant Edith Little Jessie Fogle Birdie Fogle Litta May Love Coralee Ho

Bonham Voters Set Plan for Second Bond Election

Defeated by 16 votes in the second attempt to approve good roads bonds, Bonham residents mobilize for another election. They intend to exclude Ector and Randolph from the district, betting the proposition will pass at the next test.

Good Roads Bonham Ector Randolph

ShermanVisitors Thursday Mrs D M Ray and Mrs Julia Hoard

Mrs D M Ray and Mrs Julia Hoard were among Sherman visitors on Thursday, stopping to call on friends and shop in town.

D. M. Ray Julia Hoard Sherman

Sherman Visitors Include Mrs McKinney and Miss King

Mrs J A McKinney and Miss Loubell King were Sherman visitors last week, staying for several days. The women toured local sites and attended community events during their stay.

J. A. McKinney Loubell King Sherman

Local visitors circulate through town this week

L. C. Daugherty visited here earlier this week. Miss Lyda German is visiting in Dallas and Fort Worth. Ernest Holcomb of Callis is here visiting his cousin Lee Holcomb.

L. C. Daugherty Lyda German Dallas and Fort Worth Ernest Holcomb of Callis Lee Holcomb

A Sense of Humor Speech by Dr Ingram

A London bishop Dr Ingram quipped that a sense of humor is essential to success. He warned that a young man without humor should be kept at college until he develops one.

Ingram London

Nature and Regret as Moral Guides

A compact meditation drawing from Montesquieu on nature rewarding effort and the role of regret as a starting point. It frames toil as a path to greater rewards and frames regret as a minor, initial marker on a steady ascent toward progress.

Montesquieu

Keep the Body as a Well Kept Machine

The article compares the human body to a complex factory with many departments and warns that every ache is a warning sign. It urges regular care and proper habits to maintain health, noting the body’s nervous system and organs as critical, interdependent parts that must be kept clean, fueled correctly, and well maintained.

Whispering Gallery at St Paul’s Cathedral Revealed

The article describes the St Paul’s whispering gallery reached by 260 steps, 210 feet above the floor, with an echo between opposite walls. It notes the tiled interior, Thornhill paintings, and the ascent to the stone gallery and the golden lantern above the dome.

St. Paul’s Cathedral London Thornhill Cathedral Stone Gallery

Whale steak demand threatens Pacific whale stocks

The text notes strong Japanese demand for whale meat and warns of potential scarcity of whales in the Pacific near the Flowery Kingdom as consumption remains high.

Pacific

Whaling Limits in Japan and Meat Taste Report

The Japanese government allows only 30 ships for whale hunting yet imposes no cap on catches. Whale meat commands 12 cents per pound and is valued for its coarser texture and venison-like flavor. Tail meat is noted as particularly prized.

My Lady's Mirror On Exercise As Skin Care

The piece promotes exercise as a skin tonic urging women to walk regularly to improve complexion. It notes skin varies and requires personal trial to find proper treatment. It advises fleshy women to walk an hour daily and gradually increase miles as fitness improves.

Clearly Insane: A Footman's Humorous Misadventure

Brian, a new footman, serves his lordship and is sent to ask if the lady is at home. The lady replies she is not today, prompting Brian to remark that both lord and lady are mad, in a humorous exchange about social etiquette.

Brian

Wars for principles and for territory a contrast in history

The Atlantic notes that wars driven by practical aims such as territory and wealth are often blunders, while wars fought for abstract ideals like liberty and equality proved essential. It contrasts Napoleon’s conquests with the French Revolution struggles, arguing the Civil War was necessary unlike the Mexican War.

Napoleon Atlantic

Beards in English History and Inns of Court Bias

The essay traces beard advocacy from eighteenth to nineteenth centuries and contrasts it with legal prejudice at the inns of court. It notes judges and barons who disliked beards and cites instances like Vice-Chancellor Bacon and Judah Benjamin, highlighting lingering bias against bearded barristers.

James Ward Theologos Inns of Court Nnns Bacon Judah Philip Benjamin Q. C Benjamin London Chronicle

Domesday Book and Modern Industrial Valuation Compared

The Domesday survey from William the Conqueror records estates and resources with valuation under three eras. It contrasts ancient land measures with today’s integrated property uses and notes minimal social value change beyond aggregate yields.

William the Conqueror England Edward Engineer Magazine

Rus-Mytism Remedy Couponed for Rheumatism Cure

An old advertisement touts Rus-My-Tism as a cure for rheumatism neuralgia headaches cramps colic sprains bruises cuts burns old sores and insect stings. Described as an antiseptic anodyne usable internally and externally priced at 25 cents.

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Albert Truett Sara Lee Holland Typewriter Epworth League Colds & Lagrippe St. Paul's Cathedral City Intercollegiate Athletic Association Jacksonville Baptist College Alexander Collegiate Institute B. C Burleson College Carlisle Military Academy Ee Speer J. B.C. A.C. 1 Speerchon SUN J.B.C
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