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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1916
Page
5
A resident named John Kreager, longtime community member living north of the E heard a noise early this morning and reportedly took a man prisoner. Details remain scarce as authorities investigate the incident and identify the suspects involved.
Mr Kreager, a seasoned officer, armed himself for an investigation trip and arrested two men at his hen house. One fled, the other was jailed at 3 AM on theft charges in county court after giving the name Jeff Fate. A buggy with a large chicken coop and many chickens was found. search continues for the escapee.
Mrs D W Kerns of Cumberland Maryland reports long standing nervous breakdown improved after using Vinci a cod liver and iron tonic without oil. She says it restored appetite sleep and strength and recommends it to weak women. Dyer Jones Drugists guarantee it creates appetite aids digestion and builds healthy blood.
A P Wood of Denison announces his candidacy for Grayson County Clerk in the Grayson Sun. A 52 year old with 33 years in the county, his ascent from assessor and tax collector to county clerk is presented as merit based. He emphasizes administrative fitness, impartial service, and fidelity to the people, asking Democratic voters in the July primary to consider his qualifications.
Watch Child's Coughs and colds with Dr Kings New Discovery a tar syrup medicine. It is a sweet pleasant laxative formula that eases mucous membrane irritation and helps eliminate waste poisons. Almost the first dose helps and it guards children against serious illnesses from colds.
The article explains rising costs in printing due to higher prices for type, ink, and paper. It notes a 30 percent rise in type cost, over 100 percent for inks, and 50 percent for paper with potential increases ahead. It cites scarce bleaching chemicals, rags, and supply disruptions from Germany, and warns Kalamazoo area mills may shut without material price relief within a month.
A user from Allen Kansas, Arthur Jones, states at age 52 his kidneys and bladder trouble persist yet Foley Kidney Pills provide more relief than anything tried before. He reports relief from rheumatism stiff joints and irregular action and mentions Dyer Jones as involved.
In response to seaside hotel requisitions for hospitals, many Parisians retreat to forest villas near Paris. Demand rises in St. Germain, Fontainebleau, Enghien, Montmorency, St. Cloud, and Meudon Woods while coastal resorts shut to summer visitors under new military orders. Restrictions bar new residences within ten miles of the coast from Le Treport to the northern frontier unless authorized, with exemptions for French citizens or allies who own or leased property and saw earlier dates.
A note highlights Long's Restaurant as a place to enjoy an appetizing lunch. The listing emphasizes quality dishes and a welcoming atmosphere for midday meals.
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