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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1920
Page
7
A poetic reflection compares the newborn infant to yearly renewal, noting the welcome, tidings, and joy each year brings. The piece envisions the infant’s presence through winter and spring, emphasizing freshness, hope, and enduring affection.
Eunice Ralston discovers a sealed letter and a secret bank safety deposit box key in a stocking. The note reveals Randall Marsh, her husband, saved $2,000 to pay off the mortgage and build a home. His selfless act brings joy as the family celebrates Christmas.
London answers explain bricks and cement swell as they absorb moisture. Builders must allow for gradual growth of houses and walls since modern dry baked clay bricks expand more than in the past.
A reminiscence describes a garden pier at Ely built of dry baked bricks where daily hose exposure caused measurable growth over weeks. It notes cement’s swelling effects, with joints failing on station platforms and wall copings, and highlights a brick parapet resting on iron where growth left visible gaps. Read advertisements it pays.
An advertisement promotes Herbine as a remedy for irregular bowel movements and constipation. It claims to restore healthy regularity and lists a price of 60 cents. Sold by Dyer and Jones, druggists.
City ad valorem taxes and poll taxes for 1920 are now due and payable at the city fire station. W A Hamilton serves as tax collector.
W J Looney advertises a Hoosier kitchen cabinet as a Christmas gift idea. The note suggests a practical present that will be appreciated by the mother recipient.
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Brom Quinine tablets as removing the cause of colds grip and influenza. It notes a single product labeled Grove’s and priced 30 cents. The copy ends with a marginal claim about newspaper printing.
A well known line backed by a quality guarantee, sold in a single Sherman or Denison store. Locals praise the fruit and vegetable cans, claiming they taste as if from a spring garden. Friends recommend trying a can soon to experience the touted freshness and reliability.
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