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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1926
Page
3
Washington reports Texas pays about 683 million dollars yearly for motor vehicles. Average U S cost is 700 dollars per car annually, covering registration repairs depreciation and fuel. Texas had 975083 cars in 1925 with 886362 passengers 88721 trucks 6451 taxis and 1260 buses.
A large commercial frog hatchery is being built on the former Witherspoon property near Club Lake, three miles southeast of Denton. J. H. Bracewell of Fort Worth will import 3000 bullfrogs to begin with a crop of about 400 million eggs in the first lake, though first harvests won’t occur for about four years. The facility will feature five lakes totaling around 50 acres, with tight snake and predator controls including a snake-proof fence, turtle traps, and a sharp-shooter to eliminate snakes and other threats.
Smithsonian seeks select Guatemalan flies with economic value. Dr J M Aldrich will lead collecting efforts in Guatemala to expand the National Museum insect collection and study their role in crop protection.
In Vian Oklahoma Mrs Cora Martin reports severe pains short breath and weakness. After doctors suggested surgery her husband recalled prior success with Dr Pierce remedies. She used Prescription Golden Medical Discovery Pleasant Pellets and now helps with seven in her family and the garden. She praises the remedies and notes sickness is gone. Sold by dealers with a trial package offer from Buffalo New York.
The Borozone treatment for flesh wounds and burns is promoted as equally effective for horses and people. It recommends washing with liquid Borozone then applying Borozone Powder, with liquid prices 30c 60c and 1.20 and powder 30c 60c. Sold by J L Kirkpatrick, Druggist.
Washington reports a shortage of blacksmiths and horseshoers threatens army mobilization readiness. Even with motorization, the 69,000 mounts and teams required for full mobilization would strain an industry that employs mainly older workers and few apprentices.
Reports from Paris cite Pasteur Institute work by Prof. Alexander Besredka showing pills can vaccinate against typhoid by targeting specific organs. The method aims to reduce bodily disturbance versus skin injections and may extend to dysentery, anthrax, pyorrhea, and septic pleurisy. The Detroit News notes tax relief cries the next day.
A bottle of Herbine on the shelf at home acts like a doctor in the house providing instant relief when digestion fails or bowels are sluggish. One or two doses start movement and restore the buoyant spirits of perfect health. Price 60c. Sold by.
Sile Kilden jokes about wearing skirts if he were a woman. Poke Eazley built a pig pen but lacked two planks. Luke Mathewsla chides judging a man by his wife's mood. Sim Flinders notes the constant gum chewer who never shares. Washington Hocks joins a lodge and denies political run. The Wild Onion teacher boasts graduates who succeeded.
The wife claims today’s children lack manners though they show more than they use, sparking a discussion on etiquette.
Slim Pickens walks through Gander Creek bottom this week and spots the first violet of spring. He recalls the blossom nodding at him before it hides behind a dead leaf.
Clab Hancock notes a large family clock in the main room that ticks loudly and often needs tinkering while a small tin kitchen clock keeps steady time, though rarely noticed or praised.
The Dallas Journal notes Wisconsin promotes a five minute cap on subscriber conversations to curb abuse of telephone service. It suggests a nationwide talk limit and praises pay as you palaver as a possible model. The idea aims to end marathon conversations and improve efficiency in an age of busy schedules.
A Pittsburgh Gazette Times quips that the League to Nations appears to need an umpire, reflecting editorial humor over interwar diplomacy. The line plays on balance of power and oversight issues in international affairs.
Advertisement offers laundry pickup and return by phone with washing, thorough laundering, ironing, and optional ironing ready to store. Hats cleaned and blocked cited. Service claims very reasonable charges.
A short Life magazine quip shows Mr Peters declaring they are out of debt and Mrs Peters replying she can now get credit again, illustrating a wry domestic exchange about finances.
A Milwaukee Journal line notes a husband wonders why his wife ever complains when she has his return home each evening to look forward to, reflecting domestic sentiment in the era.
In Texas, the most promising chance for a great industry would be the production of vindication in political quantities as discussed by the Houston Post-Dispatch.
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