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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1919
Page
6
New Yorkers woke to headlines about signs of disintegration on Cleopatra's Needle as sandstone fragments fell from the obelisk. Photographs showed surface decay while London noted its twin remained secure on the Thames awaiting a preventive treatment. A novel preservative for stone was soon announced.
The Obelisk presented by the Khedive of Egypt is now set in New York City after a three year effort by Commodore Gorringe at a cost near $100,000. It stands 69 feet 2 inches high with a 7 foot 8% inch base and weighs 219% tons. The piece has traveled from Egypt across the Mediterranean and Atlantic, witnessing ancient and modern empires as it rises before 1 million residents.
Dr William Kuckre chemist at the Metropolitan Museum of Art describes a new coating method that halted disintegration of damaged paintings and restored missing areas. The method succeeds where paraffin had once failed and brings relief to New York art circles.
The article argues that oil paint forms a durable elastic film protecting wood, iron, and cement structures. It compares it to rubber sheets, notes low cost per square foot, and urges painting houses, barns, fences, wagons, and other structures to extend life, with colored paints adding 2-3 years of life.
A wartime appeal urges Americans to hold 1919 War Savings Stamps to support the government and repay victory costs. It argues cashing stamps undermines the treasury, praises stamps as a safe investment, and calls on citizens to save, not cash, until maturity.
An advertisement touts SAN OL as the best remedy for kidney or bladder issues with relief promised within 24 hours. It claims guaranteed effectiveness and lists 50c and 1.00 price bottles at the drug store.
Signs posted on a farm east of town state trespassers, both adults and children, will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law, under the notice signed by J. R. Pennington, 3t.
A note from J. H. Waggoner offers a scholarship at Tyler Commercial College. See me at once if you want it.
Pastor I. E. Teague announces a missionary rally led by H. T. Money at the Kentucky town church starting Monday at 7 30 p m. The schedule includes devotions, church reports, women’s work, a Sunday school campaign question, a devotional, exegesis of Hebrews sixteen, and an executive board meeting. Everyone is invited to attend.
Three houses with multiple rooms and features described including lot sizes and outbuildings, a corner lot, city water, wells, barns, and garden spots. A five passenger automobile recently overhauled and in fine condition is also offered for sale or trade. For prices and terms contact at once.
Advertisement urging readers to mail a slip with 5 cents to Foley & Co. in Chicago for a trial package of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup along with Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets.
The Odeon Theatre management has secured Tarzan of the Apes for Friday with matinee and night showings. The tale has sold over 1,700,000 book copies and appeared in about 600 newspapers, drawing nationwide attention to the film presentation.
An advertisement claims SANOL aids the liver kidneys and bladder and urges a trial at the drug store to be convinced.
Sunday School turnout data lists Presbyterian under J L Dyer with 115 attendees, Methodist under H L Webster with 137, and Baptist under W L Robbins with 175. The figures reflect last Sunday’s attendance across three congregations and show a total near 427.
An advertisement touts SANOL ECZEMA REMEDY as a cure for eczema and a remedy for blackheads pimples and rough skin. It claims smooth skin after use and urges a trial with prices of 50 cents and 1.00 at the drug store.
The M K and T and Cotton Belt rail lines list south and north bound and east and west schedules with flag stops and times. The Whitewright oil mill shut down for the season after seven months of operation, employing about thirty people with a daily payroll over one hundred dollars, hindered by government controls reducing profitability.
Ezra Denton arrived home Wednesday from overseas service in the army. He has been in the U. S. for the past month and has received his final discharge.
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