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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1926
Page
6
Yam Sims notes that Dawn arriving signals time to rise. Fletcher Henstep proclaims fitness after clock reset. Dock Hocks keeps busy, ignoring others. Slim Pickens finds foot numbness, plans to try loud shoes. Raz Barlow entertains at Bounding Billows as crowd remains cold. Columbus Allsop boasts Democratic loyalty and offers aid to a stranded Republican.
Discussion notes how advertisers exploit the 150th anniversary of American independence with tasteless campaigns. A baking firm even rewrites the Spirit of 76 to feature its Sunshine brand.
An advertisement touts LaxaTive Brom Quin ineH for tonic and laxative effects superior to ordinary quinine. It claims no nervousness or head ringing and urges readers to look for the signature of E. W. Grove at 30c.
Dearborn Independent criticizes modern Fourth of July promotion in newspapers and by cigarette ads. The piece notes a Broadway actress portraying a controversial role and images of a girl straddling a skyrocket, plus bathing-suit imagery. It condemns flag decoration by brewers in past decades and mocks a cigarette copy urging celebration.
A Dearborn Independent note recalls a Western professor presenting a paper asking for a holiday on a famous American's birthday. Forty five students signed without reading. The document also requested consent to have their right arms cut off at the elbows. The piece warns against signing without checking for hidden traps in promissory notes.
A fragment notes a city hired hand who used to be a chauffeur. The punch line has him crawling under a mule to inspect why it wouldn’t move. The passage hints at a rural setting and humor about workers and stubborn animals.
Attorney General Moody argues that under the 1925 election statutes a candidate who did not win a majority in the first primary must appear on the second primary ballot even if their opponent has withdrawn. The writer urges amendments to grant clear authority to declare the leading candidate the nominee and to prevent a withdrawn second candidate from being replaced by the third.
Druggists refund fropex if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching, bleeding or protruding piles. Instantly relieves itching and allows restful sleep after first application. Piles cured in six to fourteen days. Price six hundred.
A laxative product named LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN promises relief for habitual constipation within 14 to 21 days with regular use. The syrup claims to stimulate and regulate bowel action and is described as very pleasant to take, priced at 60 cents per bottle.
A tincture style health ad touts Gsroves Tasteless Chill Tonic as a remedy for worm infestations in children. It claims regular use for two to three weeks will enrich blood improve digestion and act as a general strengthening tonic helping nature dispel worms and restore health. Pleasant to take six cents per bottle.
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