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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
3
The Whitewright Sun outlines subscription terms and payment reminders, noting a $1.00 rate and monthly expiry. The piece then reflects on immigration, freedom, and the need to follow God's commandments, urging readers to remember their religious obligations and temper luxury with reverence.
A reflection on gratitude after Thanksgiving, noting the nation's spared from war, abundant natural resources, and strong economic growth. The piece highlights a temperate climate, vast mineral wealth, and America's leadership in cotton, corn, and wheat production. It stresses national blessings and the need for continued appreciation.
Planters National Bank invites community members to start a Christmas Banking Club by planting a dime and regularly adding increasing weekly deposits. Over fifty weeks the amount grows to 127.50, with a final payout of 3127.50 for families joining. Free club books explain weekly deposits.
A Planters National Bank advertisement extols a Christmas Banking Club teaching savings. It urges all ages to start with small deposits, showing how nickels rise to $63.75 in fifty weeks, with the smallest clubs offering $12.75 to $25.50. The piece promotes banking as a path to wealth and family participation.
An old advertisement claims Po-Do-Lax eases dizziness headache biliousness and constipation by using May-apple derived liquid laxative. It says the remedy stimulates the liver, increases bile flow, clears impurities from the blood, and supports natural cleansing. Available at druggists for 20 cents.
PF Lee Sheppy of Chicago announces openings for three to four men in Grayson and nearby counties to work spare time or full time selling a new household product on free trials. No prior experience required. pay ranges from 6 to 15 dollars daily plus commissions. No investment. Apply by Dec. 15, 1941 with details on ships, occupation, age, residency, and auto.
Prompt delivery of stove wood advertised by T. H. Sears. The notice emphasizes reliable service and telephone contact at number 182 to place orders or arrange delivery.
A Texas woman, Mrs. Julia A. Doss of Port Arthur, credits Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription with curing her weak nervous spells after other medicines failed. The ad touts complexion improvements and general tonic benefits for women facing nervousness dizziness and debility.
The advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment for stiff or sore muscles after cold or grippe and for rheumatism neuralgia lumbago strains sprains and bruises. It claims fast penetration with no staining or pore clogging and urges readers to buy at all druggists for 2 cents.
The Ivy Business College in Sherman Texas announces tuition changes with a 20 percent increase while costs for high grade instructors rise 40 percent. Old rates hold until New Year and scholarships of 50 dollars now and 60 dollars next month are offered with a money back guarantee.
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine as a cure for colds, claiming it stops cough and headache and works quickly. Druggists refund money if it fails. The box bears ER. W. Grove’s signature and costs 25 cents.
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