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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1915
Page
5
A merchant argues that not advertising is the costliest extravagance and warns against blaming mail order rivals. He notes mail order houses are active advertisers via catalogs and inserts, urging local merchants to invest in newspaper ads to compete effectively.
A Terrell Texas city commissioner and former Greenville resident proclaims in 1914 that Liv-Ver-Lax cured his bilious stomach and liver troubles, constipation, and related issues. The ad touts the vegetable liver tonic as safe for children, with prices 50c and $1 from Lebanon Co-Operative Medicine Co. The note ends with a sharp line: When a real estate owner starts down hill he loses ground rapidly.
The speaker argues advertising is an investment that boosts local business. He contrasts mail order with neighborhood stores, noting lower costs for locals, tangible product displays, and immediate ownership. He urges calculating ad spend as a selling cost and leasing a yearlong campaign.
The Sherman Democrat reports T. M. Sleeper et ux sold part of block 19 in Whitewright to H. J. Gibbs for $4,000. The property describes the elevator on the Cotton Belt railroad and is expected to be put into operation soon.
Cough remedy claims relief by avoiding drafts exposure and sudden changes. It asserts Dr King’s New Discovery soothes irritation and stops coughing, with 45 years of use and a money back guarantee. It promotes buying from a druggist at low cost.
There will be no program as leaguers are invited to a trip to the Exposition. Mrs. P. C. Archer will supervise the group and all are urged to come promptly at seven thirty to view the sights. Everyone is invited.
In Jacksonville Texas F A Woolsey writes of kidney trouble rheumatism backache and fatigue. He credits Foley Kidney Pills with a thorough cure. Thousands have written similar letters. Foley Kidney Pills are tonic and act promptly. Kirkpatrick Bry ant.
Sherman area brief listing residents and guests visiting Sherman Banter about local vendors and services with several social calls. Mentions include Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hamilton, T. Bb. Moore, J. T. Roberts, W. C. Brents produce, Home Bakery owner L. C. Long, James May, Mr. Hill of Bonham, Lucile Montgomery, Madill Oklahoma, Grace Swope Bonham, Izetta Gillett, Virginia Gillett, D.M. Ray and daughters Inez and Gladys, Tennessee trip, T. J. Smith groceries, Nall family, Dyer and Jones glasses, and Arthur Nall of Sherman.
A composite clipping notes a polar advance reducing life zones toward the equator and imagines Earth cooling to a barren future. It also surveys the Tower of London’s grim lore with Raleigh’s garden access and the last prisoner Thistlewood, plus a quip about an inscription by an Elizabethan bishop and a wry remark on pessimism.
A moral admonition urging every man to earn an honest living. It insists whining yields nothing and stresses fulfilling the debt to oneself and to others as the path to personal credit and social usefulness.
Invigorating tonic advertised to drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the system for both adults and children. Describes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a true tonic and general strengthener.
Thousands of hay fever and asthma victims unable to reach mountains find relief in Foley's Honey and tar compound. It allays inflammation soothes bronchial tubes and aids breathing enabling sound sleep. Kirk Patrick & Bryant.
Endorses Dr Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil as a cure for old sores and persistent ailments. Claims to relieve pain and heal simultaneously with pricing listed as Kc Wc $LOQ.
Jeff Roberts of Sherman was here Friday Mrs Robert Jones of Celina visiting relatives this week E W Savage ill this week J A Fudge returned home Friday Arthur Nall optician at Dyer Jones August 2021 Friday and Saturday Earl Badgett and children from Denison guests at J S Badgett Grace Carver and Cynthia Bale of Farmersville guests of Lonnie Gaston Frank Alverson Farmers Union gin manager prep for cotton season paint on gin and seed house Dan McMillin and Clarence McMillin of Whitewright in town Thursday distributing notice of their picnic August 12 and 15
Dr Smils-On offers treatment of chronic nervous and private diseases with serum therapy direct medication and electricity. New and successful methods claim to address old diseases with a trained nurse assistant available at office over the Book Store corner Travis and Wall streets. Hours are 9 am to 6 pm daily and Sunday 2 to 4 pm.
The grand jury returned 21 true bills in the Fifty-ninth district court on Saturday, 16 felonies and five misdemeanors. Over the past week 99 indictments were filed by the foreman, mostly felonies. The grand jury adjourned Saturday evening and will recess until September 6.
Miss Louise LaRoe returns to Whitewright after a visit with Miss Artie Young. Miss Young accompanied Miss LaRoe to her home where she will spend a few weeks.
An advertisement touts Dodson’s Liver Tone as a safe, plant based liver cleanser that outshines calomel. It promises improved digestion, relief from headaches and dizziness, and a kinder effect with no salivation, backed by a money back guarantee and a 50 cent bottle.
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