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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
6
It is a violation of city ordinance and the will of citizens to shoot firecrackers Roman candles skyrockets or dangerous fireworks in city limits. The ban reduces fire hazard and preserves insurance ratings, with higher insurance rates acting as a tax. Citizens urged to refrain and aid enforcement. Mayor F. M. Echols presiding.
A vintage health ad touts Dr Kings New Discovery as a pleasant balsam remedy for coughs colds and grippe. It claims antiseptic laxative and soothing effects on irritated membranes with rapid relief and urges readers to buy at the local druggist for 50 cents.
Billy, worried for his ill mother, questions Santa Claus and is surprised when Santa arrives at their door early. He distributes gifts then quietly departs, hinting the rich, solitary neighbor may benefit from a wish fulfilled. The tale centers on belief, kindness, and quiet community ties.
Billie Mayberry of Eckert Go writes that two of her children began choking and coughing three weeks ago in a croup attack. She gave Foley's Honey and Tar before bedtime and by morning the cough and croup signs were gone.
A diary recounts a Westernville New York Christmas celebration in General William Floyd’s household. Festivities start Christmas Eve with stockings by the fireplace, candlelit decorations, and games like Hunt the Slipper and Blind Man’s Buff before a 10 o clock curfew. Catherine Floyd awaits fiancé James Madison and gifts include a full length portrait of George Washington.
A meditation on iconic Christmas scenes linked to a tree ornaments set. Images range from angels and shepherds to the star, nativity baby, temple dialogue, miracles like raising the dead, healing the blind and lame, walking on water, and the crucifixion with the cry for forgiveness as darkness falls.
Bennie Bright loves toys but tires of them, and Santa calls one night. A magical chimney journey brings him to a snow castle with elves and a workshop. Bennie learns care and mends many toys, then awakens by the fire with his father calling him to bed.
An advertisement claims PAZO OINTMENT cures itching bleeding and protruding piles within 6 to 14 days with a money back guarantee. It promises relief from the first application and lists symptoms such as itching and pain as eased by the ointment.
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