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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1919
Page
7
The Red Cross announces a Christmas effort for soldiers at home and abroad. Field representatives and hospital staff plan decorations greetings music and special meals for patients and nurses. They urge relatives to send Christmas packages directly to troops in Europe.
Excerpted piece explains why animals have certain traits such as brown or black wool, red flags triggering bulls, and camel humps. It cites theories about natural variation and adaptive purposes behind features like the danger signaling white rabbit tails and cat whiskers aiding prey detection.
A new Danish venture in Koge promotes teakin wood a patented method to harden cheaper woods within 24 hours Birch ash and elm are treated producing a golden brown Tenakin birch a teak substitute Tenkin ash and elm avoid elm drawbacks Teakin fir yields uniform color for office fittings and veneers
Wisconsin University farm economist F L Washburn notes rats and mice cause extensive damage, especially to stored grain. He offers free bulletins on extermination and on using concrete on farms to prevent rodent losses, available from the U S Department of Agriculture publications division in Washington.
A vivid portrait of Revolutionary Russia through long queues for rations and basic goods. The writer notes endless lines for bread and shoestrings, describing hungry, disheartened citizens and the slow path to any travel or improvement.
Popular Mechanics notes Swedish psychologist conducts experiments on bodily radiance or effluence. The finger tips allegedly emit an effluence that produces real nervous sensation and even muscular reactions on tested body areas. He has reportedly handled these emanations as if an electric current.
A Lowry City reader extols small town life in contrast to city living. He lauds sunrise, country air, and home meals, praising neighborly kindness, meals brought by friends, and the steady cheer of Main Street as the true thrill of life.
Public notice style promotional ad urging readers to mail a cutout with 5 cents to Foley & Co. for a trial package including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. Sold Everywhere.
A compact ad announces a round the clock service car with flexible trips and reasonable prices. It invites readers to call telephone number 7, signed by Roscokr Cook, and closes with Will Looney’s holiday greeting and furniture store pitch.
Appointed by the tax collector to collect county and state taxes. Available at First National Bank during banking hours for payment. Pay to avoid a trip to Sherman. Signed by J H Reeves as agent.
Odeon Theatre presents a high class film program featuring leading movie stars. The article praises well managed showings that magnify the good in pictures and calls the display a commercial asset for Whitewright, hoping local merchants acknowledge the town attracting quality entertainment.
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