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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1925
Page
4
An elderly farmer, once wealthy with a 1100 acre farm, dies after being duped by stock salesmen during postwar boom years. He lost everything to notes and fraud, ending buried in a homemade coffin as he faced homelessness. The writer condemns the con men who profited and declined to aid him.
The notice gives home economy guidance on summer refrigerator care. It advises keeping ice in the dice compartment, not overfilling doors, wiping spills, and a week long cleaning. It instructs removing food, washing the icebox with warm soda water, flushing the drain, and reassembling.
Circulation of cold air gets well start before replacing the food. Wipe off containers, discard spoiled items, and return usable food to the refrigerator. Treat your refrigerator kindly and it will keep food sweet and cool all summer long.
The Fannin County Fair runs September 29 to October 3 in Bonham featuring livestock poultry home products and manufacturers exhibits with special entertainment. It is promoted by the Fannin County Pure Bred Livestock and Poultry Association led by Dr. O C Nevill president A P Grider vice president and J I Boon secretary treasurer. Interested entrants in Bonham should contact J I Boon for entry information and blanks.
A new law announces a closed squirrel season from August 1 to October 1. It is unlawful to shoot squirrels during this period and the notice urges compliance and preservation of local wildlife.
A historic ad claims Laxa tive Brom quinine provides tonic relief without head effects. It asserts no nervousness or ringing, urging readers to remember the full name and seek the signature of E. W. Grove for verification.
Clem Grey was executed in the electric chair at Huntsville at 12:05 Friday morning for the Titus County murder of Otis Ballard. Despite family efforts to win a commutation to life, Governor Ferguson did not grant clemency. Grey tried to slash his throat with a smuggled razor shortly before execution but was subdued by a guard. He faced the chair with a throat wound and blood streaming.
In Deadwood South Carolina on August 7 Klansmen gathered to memorialize William Jennings Bryan calling him the greatest klansman of our time. The event featured notices urging attendees to bring shoes for repair by the local shop run by R S Morehead promising first class work.
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Tablets as a pink skin clearing bile aiding digestion and bowel cleansing remedy. It claims they improve health and appearance with no noticeable side effects, presenting them as a portable health treasure.
Dallas led all larger Texas cities in automobile fatalities from Jan 1 to July 18, with 28 deaths, per the United States Department of Commerce. San Antonio followed with 18, Houston 13, Fort Worth 8, and El Paso 6, counting deaths in the cities regardless of victim residence or accident location.
A brief domestic exchange reveals a child recalling the neighbor boy who moved in next door. The line underscores simple social awareness and early language development in a home setting.
Advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets as a one day cure for cold symptoms. Claims to stop cough and headache while working off the cold. Each box bears the signature E W Groves. Price 30 cents.
In San Antonio on August 11 a pardon arrived after the two year sentence for forgery had ended. Fred Baermann was dead when the pardon arrived and was buried in an unmarked grave. His widow learned the tale from Mrs. Ellen Pyron, secretary of the Bexar County grand jury.
Pyron aided her in preparing the petition for the pardon. The precious document had been forwarded to the penitentiary by mail.
A light exchange features a flirtatious kiss offer met with a witty comeback. The banter depicts a playful dynamic where affection meets teasing remarks about laziness. No additional context or details are provided.
Piles cured in 6 to 14 days with PAZO OINTMENT. Druggists refund if it fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. Instantly relieves itching and allows normal activity after first application. Price not listed.
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