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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1918
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun discusses wartime regulations and economic data, contrasting Whitewright and Van Alstyne post office performance in 1917, noting money orders, stamps, Red Cross drives, and local mail carrier hardships amid cold conditions.
A spoofed exchange from Van Alstyne Leader and Whitewright Sun revels in playful oscillation terms. Writers poke fun at aging, employ quips about kissing, and taunt editor figures like Bro. Fore and Rudolph of mineral water fame with lighthearted wordplay.
Public health at stake as over 400 children are crowded into ten rooms with one room containing fifty three. Quarantine rules cited require 21 days out for measles whooping cough mumps German measles and chicken pox. Officials call for physician and patron cooperation to protect children and prevent school disruption.
Former Whitewright boy Moody Nicholson son of Rev J B Nicholson spoke at Purcell Presbyterian Church Sunday night in a Union Sunday service. He recalled Camp Bowie Texas soldiers worshiping together at the Y M C A praising the religious spirit and strong church work among 30 000 troops. He noted soldiers’ good influence and commitment to church aiming for a better future.
Mrs. Frederick Sommers of Monaca Pa testifies that her weak and tired son improved after taking Vinol a constitutional cod liver and iron remedy formulated with clear ingredients on every bottle. Dyer Jones druggists promote Vinol for delicate children noting it restores health and weight and is loved by kids.
Extracts from state law urge citizens physicians and teachers to enforce quarantines and health proofs for school attendance. The writer encourages strict compliance to protect schools and children, hoping to prevent repeats of last spring and save a year of learning. Signed JOHN C FORTUNE.
An advertisement extols Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic for women with chronic weakness and nervous conditions. It claims relief from bearing down sensations, periodical pain, and other female disorders, and notes the medicine is alcohol free with liquid or tablet form. Testimony from Mrs. Georgia Berry praises calmer nerves and restored energy after use.
In Purcell, Private Nicholson’s call to serve as chaplain is supported by friends and the community. A recent sermon urged focus on duty and faith, contrasting soldiers' hard daily tasks with the broader war aim. Purcell Register notes the strong local expectation that an official appointment will be announced soon.
A 19th century advertisement offers a $100 reward for any catarrh case Hall's Catarrh Medicine cannot cure. Claims internal action through the blood to heal mucous surfaces and build constitution, with testimonials available and Toledo based F. J. Cheney & Co. as manufacturers. Sold by all druggists for 76 cents.
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