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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1918
Page
7
The government states armistice does not cut daily wartime costs. About 50 million dollars per day will be needed for soldiers and expenses for at least another year. Citizens urged to continue investing in War Savings Stamps and meet payments promptly to support Allied financing.
Mrs. Frederick Sommers of Monaca Pennsylvania says her youngest son, weak and tired, recovered after taking Vinci, a cod liver and iron tonic with a clear formula on every bottle. Distributed by Dyer & Jones druggists.
The article notes only ammunition costs fall with peace, while feeding, housing, and existing contracts keep draining funds. It states the US government spends about 50 million dollars daily to support soldiers and war needs and urges citizens to buy War Savings Stamps to meet these expenses. It emphasizes civilian pledges to invest and liquidate them.
War Savings drive urges Americans to show gratitude for victory by purchasing War Savings Stamps. Citizens are urged to buy promptly at post offices or banks to support ongoing government expenditures for servicemen and war efforts, reflecting appreciation through financial pledge fulfillment.
Three McFatridge boys Vernon Clarence and Norman serve in France with different roles. Spindle brothers Grady and Buell also in service with the AEF air service and occupation front. Frank Spindle in the navy on a dreadnought, Montgomery brothers Emmerson a veterinary graduate and Virgil with the engineers.
Ad touts Laxa tive Bromo Quinine as superior to ordinary quinine with tonic and laxative effects that do not cause nervousness or aging in the head. Claims a 30c price and urges readers to seek the signature of E. W. Grove.
Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets claim to remove the cause with a single product. The box bears the signature of E W Grove and is priced at 30 cents.
Dr. J. B. Hall announces full control of the dormitory and offers excellent rooms for rent with cheap rates. Also notes George Bennett and Secretary McAdoo have left railroad work. Bennett joins T. H. Lively, McAdoo pursues private fortune.
A health message urges the strong to pity the ailing stating health is core to happiness. It explains kidneys filter blood and remove impurities, while kidney trouble leads to backache rheumatic pains and sore joints.
The government urges immediate payment of the November portion of War Savings Stamp pledges due by November 30. Reminders may be sent, but non-receipt does not delay due pledges. Armistice does not affect obligations or government expenses, which average about 50 million dollars daily for the next year.
Rollie Vestal announces readiness to undergo Red Cross nurseship examinations. A farmer by trade, he entered nursing after his wife and eight children fell ill with influenza, saying his nine patients did as well as possible under his care. The iron cross has been ordered.
A pompous old man complains to a passing officer about dirt on his doorstep. A workman explains the dirt is from a ditch and there's no other place to throw it. The officer suggests digging another hole and throwing it there.
Influenza remains present in the community but in lighter form than at first appearance with only a few cases of serious illness reported.
Mrs. C P Johnson returns from Ferris after visiting relatives. Dr Johnson, a first lieutenant in the medical corps, stationed at Fort Riley Kansas, is expected home this week to resume his practice.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. Remedy must be internal and enter the blood to reach mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Medicine, prescribed by a leading physician, combines tonics and blood purifiers. Send for testimonials. TM J Cheney & Co Toledo O. All Druggists. Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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