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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1917
Page
5
A man detained in Collinsville is believed to be a German spy. He possessed detailed maps and blueprints of railways bridges forts and coastal defenses, all likely valuable to an enemy. He claimed American birth and travel as a pleasure hike but officers doubt the story.
An advertisement touts Freezone a Cincinnati made compound that removes corns and calluses without pain by applying a few drops. It claims instant relief from soreness and easy lifting of the corn, and urges readers to ask their druggist to order it if unavailable.
Jesse Bow, not Jesse Blanton of route one, told the Sun he has no pasture for rent after twelve inquiries Friday and Saturday. He notes the error caused trouble correcting dozen people daily and endorses advertising in the Sun’s classifieds at one cent per word.
War means higher food prices unless more is raised. Wheat at two dollars a bushel corn one twenty bacon twenty cents a pound and prices still rising. The nation may face shortages as millions go to war and production drops. Plant now with peanuts kafir corn milo sorghum June corn Sudan grass peas and staple vegetables through April to June. Famine is worse than war and every yard should yield food for people and livestock.
The Old Standard general strengthening tonic Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic drives out malaria enriches the blood and builds up the system for adults and children. A true tonic. 50 cents.
A vintage ad promotes Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey to stop lingering coughs from January. It claims pine balsams ease phlegm soothe irritated membranes and relieve tender tissues so coughing ceases. The bottle lists formula and price as 25e.
Vintage advertising copy hawks Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable substitute for harsh calomel. It claims calomel agitates the liver causing cramps and nausea, while Dodson's product promises quick relief, improved energy, and suitability for children.
Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic is promoted as a reliable general tonic with quinine and iron. The ad lists benefits for the liver, malaria defense, blood enrichment, and overall system health, priced at 50 cents.
An advertising pitch touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a standard remedy for coughs colds grippe and bron chial affections. It claims soothing balsam ingredients heal irritated membranes and ease sore throats with antiseptic qualities. A bottle is offered at 90 cents at druggists.
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