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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1918

Page

3

Democratic Convention Held at Sherman Saturday

The Gray son County Democratic Convention met at the opera house in Sherman, 2 to 4:30 pm, naming delegates to the state convention and adopting platform and resolutions. Judge W. L. Hay chaired. D. S. McMillin was elected temporary chairman and later slated as next House Speaker. A full slate of committees and delegates to the state committee was approved and announced.

Sherman Grayson County Opera House W. L. Hay Texas Wm. P. Hobby Judge Hay House of Representatives McMillin R. S. Fulton J.S. Kane Denison Am Brown Rice Axey J. T. Suggs E. Ellis J. H. Omohundro S. Cecil H. Smith Henry Cer T. S. Clyce W. Jackson

What Catarrh Is And How To Treat It With Scott Emulsion

Science shows nasal catarrh signals general weakness and local snuffs or vapors irritate without real benefit. To cure catarrh treat the cause by enriching the blood with the oil food in Scott s Emulsion a medicinal food and building tonic free from harmful drugs. It is helping thousands. Try it. Scott Bowne Bloomfield New Jersey.

Scott Scott & Bowne Bloomfield, N.J

Grayson County Democrats Endorse Hobby and Prohibition Urges

A Grayson County Democratic convention report lauds Woodrow Wilson and W P Hobby, calls for victory over German militarism, supports a League of Nations, praises Texas primary victory with women voting, and urges statewide prohibition and Speaker candidate D S McMillin for the Thirty sixth Legislature.

League of Nations

Legislature endorses woman suffrage and unity in party

The report was adopted unanimously and the legislature favors amending the constitution so women may vote in constitutional elections on the same basis as men. H A Ivy moved to urge delegates to the state convention to back M H Wolfe of Dallas for chairman of the State Democratic Executive Committee. the motion carried unanimously.

Judge Hay Committee of R. S. Fulton Committee On D. S. McMillin W. L. Hay Rice Maxey J. H. Wood H. W. Head B. L. Jones H. P. Abney J. H. Omohundro J. P. Leslie Allison Mayfield John W. Stewart R. G. Piner H. C. Fuller L. W. Key J. H. Randell Spearman Webb Hardy Thomas F. M. Puckett J. W. Scott J. Q H. A. Ivy M.H. Wolfe Dallas Democratic Executive Committee

Bilious attack relief with Chamberlain's tablets

The text explains a bilious attack stems from liver failure causing constipation and stomach inflammation with nausea vomiting and headaches. It recommends taking three Chamberlain's Tablets to tone the liver and cleanse the stomach, noting the price of a quarter.

Cupid Deal Changes Dinks Card Game Duty

In a playful exchange readers learn Dinks has abandoned card games for romance. The chatter hints he now spends time with a beloved in the parlor, leaving his club room hands idle as he pursues a new suit of affection.

Dinks

High and Dry Bath Time Laughter

A playful verse about Pudge the stout figure who cannot fit in the tub as water splashes out. The humorous scene centers on a bathtime mishap and the comic image of an oversized sitter.

Pudge

Real Temptation

A cautious woman frets over diamonds while her husband urges calm dismissing theft as unlikely. He notes a locked refrigerator holding pork chops and a sirloin steak, implying a burglar would ignore diamonds in favor of the food.

Yawning Suggested to Cure Ear Buzz by Doctor

Gladys mentions a doctor advising yawning to remove ear buzzing. Frances recalls a long talk with Mr. Wilson and yawning twice that night led him to leave. The exchange reflects social chatter and humorous observation of fatigue.

Gladys Frances Mr. Wilson

Get Ready Now For Hen Moult With Poultry Remedy

J W Davidson advertises B A Thomas Poultry Remedy to speed hen moult so birds shed feathers and are ready to lay when eggs peak in winter. If the remedy fails, a guarantee is offered.

B.A. Thomas J. W. Davidson

Tired of Life Foley Kidney Pills Restore Texas Brakeman

Dallas to Jackson brake man F A Wooley says Foley Kidney Pills cured his kidney trouble and backache after rheumatism left him nearly unable to rise. The ad claims the pills strengthen kidneys, remove aches, and help kidney or bladder problems safely. Dyer Jones druggists promote the remedy.

Foley Texas F. A. Wooley Dallas Jackson

French Colonel with 97 wounds causes medical marvel talk

Col C Dercle of the French army, bearing 97 wounds with ten shell fragments, told a Chicago clinical congress of surgeons that even severe injuries are survivable. He said a bullet through an arm or leg often leads to base hospital rest, not death, and plans to return to service.

Col. C. Dercle Clinical Congress of Surgeons Chicago Capper

Criticism Roused His Ire in Army Admission Exam

A small Irish applicant faced military entry testing when a doctor noted stiffness. The Irishman retorted that the doctor was the stiff one, provoking a sharp exchange in the Florida Times-Union's clipping.

Florida Times-Union

Meatless days sparked wry modern health quip

A humorous exchange has Mrs. Jims remarking on meatless days and the idea that people should occasionally become valetudinarians, reflecting a light social stance on dietary reform. The dialogue appeals to prudent restraint and self care in a public mood.

Absence of Fuel Ignites Heated Debate

In a pointed exchange, participants contend that fuel shortages prompt sharp disagreement. A paradox emerges as supply concerns spark policy critique, revealing tension between energy constraints and public demands.

Jones' New Legs

A quirky note suggests Jones is seen recently, with remarks about his legs and improvements. It mentions 666 cures for chills and fever, implying a humorous or farcical tone regarding health remedies. The text centers on Jones and dubious cures.

Will Jones John

Subscription Price Change Notice for Sun Paper

After September first the Sun’s subscription price will be 1.50 per year for papers mailed outside Grayson and Fannin counties. Renew now to save 50 cents and avoid a six month minimum.

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Also Mentioned on This Page

F. C. Dillard Dave Taylor G. P. Webb Dick Hopson Ollie Bird Luther Smith & Son Hart, Schaffner & Marx McCarty-Davis Company Friends of Good Government W. P. Hobby Thirty-sixth House of Representative Cupid Wolfesereean Anders Srman Jorthe Commercial Bank Dyer & Jones R. May, M.D. Ross R. May B.s.md Kirkpatrick’s Res J. B. Hall G. J. Hornbuckle Office J. N. Powell VETER Kirkpa Narian Kick R. B. Nall Commercial Bank Building Sherman, Texas Grayson and Fannin Coun James Boyd John Deere W. R. Foster Mack Erwin J. B. Woosley
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