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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1925
Page
2
The United States Postal Service adopts a new rule effective August 1 requiring mailers to guarantee return postage or renounce all claims to parcels if non delivered. Parcels will be returned directly from the point of origin or sent to the dead letter department, reducing dead letter cases and saving thousands in costs.
Mrs Mary Helen Parker wife of the late H H Parker died at her home in the city Friday at 12 30 following a stroke five days earlier She was born in Columbus Alabama August 1 1850 and had lived in Whitewright 29 years She is survived by a daughter in law four grandchildren two great grandchildren and two sisters Funeral services were held at Oak Hill Cemetery Saturday morning conducted by Rev J F Fender and Rev W A Stuckey.
Austin August 17. Complaints reach the Attorney General about station operators using the headlight testing law as a pretext to perform purported repairs and charge more than the 25 cent fee allowed. Assistant Attorney General L C Sutton says such charges are unauthorized and unlawful.
Sufferers from skin diseases such as Itch Eczema Tetter Poison Oak Ring worm Old Sores or Sores on Children may find relief from the use of a jar of BLUE STAR REMEDY or their money will be refunded. The first application relieves that terrible itching. Will not stain clothing and has a pleasant odor.
The speaker urges motorists not to pay the 25 cent headlight testing fee. Sutton states bona fide repairs are set by agreement between station operator and car owner, but the operator should not receive more than 25 cents for testing and adjusting the automobile lamps.
In San Antonio on August 18 mud, usually disgusting, is scarce. A local merchant fills a show window with a large batch of mud to attract passersby. A bright sign reads Mud, drawing curious crowds. One resident notes the mud looks unusually fine. The remark comes from a commenter 150 miles south.
Warren Chantry, a filling station operator near Guthrie, Oklahoma, narrowly escaped a fatal assault when his collie sprang to defense as a man struck him with a piece of steel. The dog clambered onto the assailant’s back, allowing Chantry to fend off the blows. his arm and hand were badly cut.
An advertisement asserts that Srove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic purifies blood improves digestion and strengthens the system to expel worms in children. It claims regular use for two to three weeks will restore health and notes the tonic is pleasant to take at 60 cents per bottle.
Charles Hoff of Norway vaulted 4.23 meters in Oslo on August 14, reportedly a world record. He already held the 4.21 meter mark set in Copenhagen on July 22, 1922, recognized by the IAAF.
Great Falls Montana August 19 William Black 38 a truck driver was struck by lightning on July 30 in the oil fields near here. The bolt bent his silver watch chain welded two silver dollars in his pocket tore off trousers and shoes burned his hair. He was unconscious for two hours but expected to recover say physicians
The committee on service and education led by T. H. Lewis of Dallas, James Hooks of the Masonic Home and School, and Wilbur Keith of the Dallas News visited the local Masonic Lodge. The four week road tour through lodges of the state continues for two more weeks. Grand Master and Judge McClendon spoke on duty to lodge home city state and government. Speeches were given and films of Masonic homes in Fort Worth were shown. The visitors stayed as guests in the home of Past Grand Master D. S. McMillin.
The Grayson County Teachers Institute will be held in Sherman from September 7 to 11. County Superintendent G. W. Acton announced the event to be conducted by Dr. L. W. Payne of the University of.
The State Department of Education allows this week's work to be paid at the regular salary rate. Schedules run 8:30 to 1:00 daily, and all teachers must keep accurate attendance records and report weekly the days attended. Deductions from pay may occur for any missed portion of the program.
In Denver on August 16 the First Regiment Band of Cleveland won the national Woodman contest prize. Denison band members supported the event with strong performances as the award highlighted youth bands in the competition.
Dr. C. P. Neilson of Honey Grove visits Saturday afternoon as the Denison Texas band takes second prize in the land event held in Ohio.
An old advertisement claims White's Cream Vermifuge cures intestinal worms in children. It asserts the medicine destroys and expels worms without harming health and lists a price of 35e sold by Bow-Wright Drug Co.
A party of Masons visited Whitewright including Grand Master Guinn Williams and Judge James W. McClendon as part of a civic gathering. The group toured local institutions and discussed community affairs with residents and officials.
Classic 30c box ad touts Bromo Quinine as a remedy for colds and grip. Mentions signature of E Grove on the packaging and promotes the product as removing the cause.
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