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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1917
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun lists subscription terms for one year at 1.00 six months at .60 and three months at .35 with payment information. Subscriptions expire on the first of the month and readers should notify the paper if delivery fails.
This paper charges 5 cents per line for resolutions of respect obituaries and thank you notes and for church lodge notices and social entertainments. Public benefit religious fraternal or public meeting notices are published free of charge.
The piece notes lightless nights under the fuel administrator and praises Van Alstyne for a strong Christmas editorial. It highlights the Gunter Star as a standout Christmas edition and urges ongoing Red Cross support for the war effort, stressing recurring church appeals.
A call urges continued support for Red Cross services, warning against assuming a single gift suffices. The message stresses that ongoing contributions are needed as long as the Red Cross offers help and that donors should avoid backing away after initial giving.
Mrs. Van Astor wore lace at the ball last night that was two hundred years old, a remark that drew astonished chatter from Mrs. Casey and Mrs. O'Brien about the ball and wealth.
A reflective quotation asserts that no true thought, pure resolve, or loving act ever goes unfelt in the world, claiming every effort leaves a lasting ripple beyond time.
Mammoth Spring in Arkansas is described as the largest spring in the world. It covers 18 acres and flows about 600000 gallons per minute, reaching 70 feet in depth. The spring forms Spring River, about 350 feet wide, with a constant year round flow.
The witty exchange features a popular candidate boasting about public support while a cautious horse thief quips that crowds arriving quickly may undermine confidence. The dialogue captures a sharp political fringe moment with humor.
A Melrose Massachusetts woman asserts her long life stems from eating candy, suggesting the trend will make the next generation nearly immortal. The Milwaukee Journal cites this assertion as a curious note on diet and lifespan.
A mother asks why a son lingers and urges a daughter to yawn to drive him away. The daughter recalls trying that tactic and hears the man praise her teeth as a compliment.
An observation that wealth harms marriages while practical skills like cooking a square meal and keeping peace at home matter more than money. The adage urges contentment and harmonious domestic life over accumulating wealth.
An early medicine advertisement for LAX FOS claims an improved cascara based digestive liquid laxative and liver tonic. It lists cascara bark blue flag root rhubarb root senna leaves and pepsin as ingredients and notes a pleasant aromatic taste with no griping. The price is 50c.
Uncle Dan discusses wartime change from stone weapons to modern tech, praising an overthrow of the Kaiser and urging universal military service. He condemns German actions, extols farming for victory, and stresses patriotism and unity behind the flag.
A wartime exhortation warns that relying on others to fund the Liberty Loan leads to national failure. It urges personal sacrifice and urges readers to secure subscriptions, arguing rich and powerful must not dodge responsibility. It contrasts American resolve with German wartime effort.
A persuasive wartime plea explains that eighteen and a half billion dollars must be raised in the first year. It suggests lending money to the government through Liberty Bonds, arguing bonds reduce the need for higher taxes. Citizens are advised to consult their bankers and participate by purchasing bonds.
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