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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1926
Page
7
A Public Relations Commission expose details oil promotion frauds that prey on savers, especially seniors. It describes high pressure tactics at show tents with oil rig theatrics, fake livelihoods, and lost deposits across the United States, warning readers of wildcat schemes and investor losses.
Pilot Grove News reports G. E. Thrift travels to West Texas this week pursuing a land transaction. Local residents R. E. L. Binion and D. M. Taylor were in Dallas on Thursday. Betty Currin of Whitewright visited relatives here last week. Curtis Ashley of Dallas spent the weekend with relatives here, while J. A. Lovell, studying in Fort Worth, remained with his parents. Lillian Matthews of Sherman visited home with her parents. Mrs. F. Lovell hosted Dr. and Mrs. J. W. McCrary and Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Lawrence of Whitewright at dinner. Foy Bow, a Commerce student, spent the weekend with her parents. D. W. Garland is ill in a Fort Worth sanitarium. S. F. Garland, John Garland, and Ralph Judd traveled there Sunday. W. E. Evans visited Tom Bean Sunday. Marian Barbee, Vona Mae McAlister, and Louviey Neely were guests of Roberta Sloan. Ita Lovell visited Whitewright with sister Mrs. B. R. Lawrence. A large crowd attended district singing at Orangeville Sunday afternoon. Tom Thorp and daughter of Pottsboro visited G. E. Thrift Sunday. L. C. Hampton and Mrs. Whitewright were guests of Howard McSpedden Sunday. Clara Scott returned home from Sherman Saturday. F. M. Sloan visited Sherman Monday afternoon. Mrs. Lee Hulet is in Sherman with niece Carrie Sue Cameron who is ill with pneumonia.
Advertisement claims SROVE S Tasteless Chill Tonic will enrich blood improve digestion and strengthen the whole system after two to three weeks of use. It promises to expel worms and restore perfect health in children with stomach disturbances. Pleasant to take and priced at 60 cents per bottle.
Guests from Denison including Mr and Mrs Womack and Roy Wilson attended at Mrs Annie Wilsons. Sunday schools reported large gains in attendance and interest. Rev Henderson preached to big crowds at both services and a short Methodist Church program is planned for Sunday morning. Decoration Day falls the Saturday before the second Sunday. Mother's Day will be observed at the Baptist Church. Farmers face delays from last Wednesdays heavy rain. The Community Club met with record attendance and a strong program on soil improvement and farming. Speakers included Mr Binion Rev J A Henderson and club president F M Sloan with readings and music promised for next meeting. Grand program hailed as the best yet.
Advertising copy promotes LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN as a syrup laxative for habitual constipation. It claims prompt relief and a regimen of 14 to 21 days to induce regular action, stating it stimulates and regulates and is very pleasant to take, priced at 60 cents per bottle.
Melvin A. Traylor of the American Bankers Association calls truth in news columns and truthful advertising the foundation of America's prosperity. He argues honest descriptions of discoveries and products foster public trust and notes a firm ruined by false advertising as a warning. Wise advertising adds to sales without extra cost while increasing profits for dividends or expansion.
A concise reflection notes that immediate attraction relies on abundant cues beyond a year of prior knowledge, suggesting rapid judgments shape lasting connections. The idea contrasts with slow, evolving perceptions and emphasizes surface signals and context in early bonding.
The tonic claims to purify blood with quinine and enrich it with iron, restoring energy and improving appetite. It is described as pleasant for children and marketed as destroying malarial and grip germs through its strengthening and invigorating effects. 60c.
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