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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1918
Page
5
The Whitewright Sun notes subscription terms for Grayson and Fannin counties and general notices. It reports U S troops in France advancing against Germany and details wartime credits to France Belgium and Serbia totaling 6 492 040 000 dollars.
The article notes over seven million letters to soldiers in France reaching Atlantic ports since July with all started within 24 hours. It reports farmers from the West aiding cotton crops, weather cutting yields, and Secretary Daniels doubting German submarine fear. It covers medical staff mobilization for the Medical Reserve Corps, political participation advocacy, and local police actions against disorder as Washington calls for cleanups. editorials urge stronger home-front support and patriotism.
The article notes Dr. Freels receiving a captain’s commission in the Army Medical Department and departing August 24 for Fort Sam Houston to begin duties. It also details a $78,000 campaign spending by Governor Hobby’s headquarters in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin, marking the largest sworn campaign outlay for Texas governor.
An advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a remedy for children troubled by worms. It claims the tonic enriches the blood improves digestion and strengthens the whole system. Regular use for two or three weeks will dispel worms and restore health. Pleasant to take. 60c per bottle.
The article describes electric field and anti aircraft searchlights used by allied forces. Mounted on motor trucks with sound receivers, they spot enemy tanks and low flying bombers, temporarily illuminate targets, and deter pilots by dazzling them, aiding defense and protecting stores and lives.
An American chaplain captured by a German proves his courage by striking the captor with a rock. The story praises brave ministers who lead soldiers in prayer and song and provide aid on the battlefield as noncombatants.
Josh Fain and family have moved to Bells. He will oversee the gin this fall and aims to boost Bells as a cotton market. Dero Austin, formerly of Beaumont, has just acquired a controlling interest in the Bells gin.
A vintage advertisement urges mixing juice from two lemons with three ounces of orchard white to create a freckle and tan lotion. It promises a cheap, harmless facial treatment that can lighten freckles and blemishes when massaged on the face neck arms and hands daily.
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