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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1915
Page
5
Robert Fowler of Okarche Oklahoma asserts that seventeen years ago stomach catarrh left him unable to work. He says Peruna cured him after a full treatment and that at seventy he remains in good health by keeping Peruna. He offers his testimony and photo for use to help others with stomach trouble.
Public notice warns against mercurial ointments for catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. The remedy is taken internally and claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials offered, sold by druggists, price per bottle.
The Home Gardening and Civic Committee of the PTA awarded prizes to boys under fourteen for gathering rubbish. Fifty boys were recognized by Superintendent Denton on Tuesday morning with prizes of $1.50, $1.00, 75 cents, 50 cents and 25 cents to top finishers, plus 41 free Odeon Theatre admissions for remaining participants. Sixty three wagon loads of refuse were removed, though effort continues.
The 1904 History Club convened in regular session led by Miss Carrie Hamilton on Saturday March 27. Miss Nicholas was elected as delegate to attend the Federation Convention at Waxahachie April 15 16 and 17. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting is set with Mrs C P Johnson on April 10.
Mrs M A Bridges of Robinson Mississippi says she felt like a sixteen year old girl after taking Foley Kidney Pills for ten months. The pills are advertised to invigorate weak kidneys and relieve backache rheumatism and bladder trouble and are sold by Kirkpatrick Bryant.
A San Antonio dispatch reports Dr. Beverly T. Young, formerly on the State Board of Health, elected superintendent of the Southwestern Insane Asylum by a unanimous vote of present board members. Two members were absent. The editor questions the Governor’s removal of Mr. Rigsby as chairman to install Young, noting White’s proven qualifications and warning that public service security and incentives may suffer despite any potential future efficiency.
J. B. Stallings rents the Holcomb brick building next to the picture show to R. T. Lindsey of Greenville who is buying stock for a general 5-10-25 cent store. Lindsey arrives this week to install and prepare the store for stock reception.
Spring brings busy planting in Canaan Everheart as farmers break ground for cotton and corn. Easter services and renewed religious activity uplift the community with trustees retained at the Sunday school and church. Local residents and visitors, including Miss Blanche Mills and Miss Ethel Cox, share visits and gatherings throughout the week.
Farmers plant corn and prepare land for cotton while residents share visits and illnesses. Mrs Hood and son Albert stayed with Mrs Muncy Hood. Ray Burris is very ill with fever. Charley Bradshaw and son left for Waxahachie after two weeks with relatives. W A Pritchett and family visited Bonham relatives. Ola Bradshaw stays with uncle W A Bradshaw at Enterprise for school. Thomas M Hood and Belle Burris among the sick. W A Bradshaw and family and Z J Platt and wife noted as ill.
Visitors to Geo Bradshaw and Mr Hicks were noted. Linda and Thomas Pierce hosted friends for an Easter egg hunt Sunday. Jess Gamble and wife stayed with John and wife Saturday night. Mesdames Pierce and Gay visited Mrs Hicks Monday. This is a first attempt. I will ring off. Lonesome Girl.
The State of Texas issues a writ of publication for eight weeks against Unknown Owners of Lot 7 Block 18 Carr Burdette Addition Sherman to answer a tax suit for years 1901 through 1913. The action seeks judgement for $18.39 plus penalties and costs. J H Taylor, Clerk.
An old style advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for sluggish liver symptoms and digestive discomfort. It claims benefits for stomach issues, dizziness, constipation, biliousness, and indigestion, urging readers to buy for 25 cents at their druggist.
When it looks dark to any weak woman Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription helps. It treats female complaints pains inflammatory or ulceration bearing-down sensations and chronic weaknesses. Mrs Josie Ford of Dallas Texas testifies it changed her life after ten years of reliance on the remedy. Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets regulate and invigorate stomach liver and bowels.
Mrs. C. H. Miller of Plant City Florida reports nine years of poor health followed by improved sleep appetite and energy after using Vinci cod liver and iron tonic without oil. The ad touts Vinci as a guaranteed remedy for weak nervous persons and promises money back if it fails to help.
Advert says slight symptoms may presage serious liver illness and urges immediate action. It promotes Liv-Ver-Lax as a safe, natural vegetable remedy replacing calomel. Original Liv-Ver-Lax with L. K. Grigsby signature guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Sold by Dyer & Jones.
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