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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1918
Page
5
A reflection on American liberty and the two armies at home and in France. It contrasts brave sacrifice in battle with the fear of a hypothetical report alleging retreat and collapse, urging steadfast resolve and pride in the nation’s fighting men.
An advertisement touts Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic and nervine for women facing weakness nervous exhaustion and period pains. It stresses alcohol free formula available in liquid or tablets with a trial package offer and praises the medicine with a customer testimonial from Mrs Georgia Berry describing relief from nerves and fatigue.
A public notice from May 1918 in Grayson County Texas urges citizens about liberty bonds and war effort while presenting a county court citation. The document includes a debt suit filed by J. M. McGinnis against W. H. Sears, detailing an unpaid settlement and labor charges totaling $216.35. It commands publication for four weeks and sets a filing date in Sherman, with the return day in May 1918.
A druggist guarantees PAZO OINTMENT will cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days or a refund. The first application provides ease and rest.
A local dealer promotes the latest McCormick binder now on display and urges orders before May 15 to ensure delivery before cutting time. The note also mentions rising rail freight, a claim that troops will be moved by rail later, and touts a full stock of plumbing materials and Sherwin Williams paints at competitive prices.
Sheriff or constable is commanded to notify all interested in the estate of Anna Belle Childs and Charles Etter Douglass that Paul Childs the Guardian has filed his final report in Grayson County Court. The report will be heard at the next civil term in Sherman on the third Monday in May 1918. Names of interested parties may appear and contest the report. The writ includes an affidavit of publication and must be returned with service details by May 3.
News from Trenton reports the marriage of Sergeant Abe Barry stationed at Camp Travis. The identity of his Dallas-born bride is not available in the notice.
Advertisement promotes LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN as a pleasant liquid laxative for indigestion constipation or biliousness. Manufactured and recommended by Paris Medicine Co. known for Laxative Bromo Quinine and Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic.
The Whitewright Registered Poland China Hog Club will hold an auction sale featuring top quality hogs. Buyers will find good blooded animals in strong demand, offering the chance to purchase at their own price.
War Department warns parents of soldiers in camps about a scam that asks for funds by wire or mail with a fake furlough telegram. The con uses a telegram or general-delivery mailing to lure families into sending money, detailing little beyond the request.
An advertisement urges readers to send a 5 cent slip to Foley & Co in Chicago for a trial package including Honey and Tar Compound Kidney Pills and Cathartic Tablets. Sold by Dyer and Jones.
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