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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1918
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun informs readers subscriptions expire on the first of the month and asks subscribers to notify the office if the paper is not received regularly. The notice appears in the second class mail matter section at Whitewright.
The notice lists subscription rates: in Grayson and Fannin counties one year costs 1.00 dollars and six months 60 cents, outside these counties one year 1.50 dollars and six months 75 cents. No subscription is accepted for periods under six months, and payment must be in advance.
Local government in Sherman adopts a resolution designating November 11 as an annual armistice commemorative holiday. The measure aligns with national plans to adopt November 11 as a world holiday, potentially formalizing the date across jurisdictions. Grayson county reports near elimination of cattle ticks after government-led tick control and land cultivation. Postal service outlines sweeping reductions in telephone tolls and long distance rates, with varying effects by service tier.
San County prosecutors return 28 indictments against four Dignowity family members for violations of the local option law. The arrests follow a raid on their wine garden near Denison where ten barrels of grape wine were destroyed. The case ends a long dispute over their right to make and sell wine from their vineyard.
The article notes a new timetable effective January 21, 1919, with night rates at half the day rate before 12 o'clock and one quarter after midnight until 4:30 a.m. It reflects wartime retrenchment and economy, mentioning scarce flour sacks and improvised wardrobes as context.
If your War Savings Stamp pledge is outstanding you should cancel in good faith and purchase the amount agreed. The government expects you to act and communities push subscribers to action. Do not wait until December 31 at midnight to evade the obligation.
The State Fire Insurance Commission plans an educational campaign in Texas next year with city and county cooperation. Grayson County may appropriate 200 dollars monthly to fund a rural health survey under the State Board of Rural Sanitation, matching funds from state and federal sources for a 600 dollar monthly program. A field director will oversee home visits, inspections, and improvements, with school benefits and free vaccination. Objections include possible local obstruction and salaries for officials. A holiday ad notes thermal irons and coffee percolators from Manning & Clark.
In a recent letter Mrs D W Isley of Litchfield Illinois says Chamberlain s Tablets give quick and sure relief for stomach disorders and serve as a laxative Adv if you are troubled with indigestion or constipation these tablets will do you good
Advertisement claims Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic cures worms by enriching the blood improving digestion and strengthening the whole system. It asserts regular use for two or three weeks will help Nature dispel worms and restore health with pleasant tasting medicine priced at 60 cents per bottle.
An advertisement promotes SANOL ECZEMA REMEDY as a cure for eczema and a treatment for black heads pimples and rough skin. It claims the product leaves skin smooth and urges a trial, priced at 50c and 1.00 at the drug store.
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