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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1919
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun informs subscribers that all subscriptions expire on the first of the month. If delivery is missed subscribers should notify the paper to ensure continuous service and correct post office handling.
A Texas legislature bill bans pool halls operated for gain while allowing operation by Y M C A and similar groups. The Young Men's Business League of Quanah adopts the motto Little men are too busy big men find time, praising war work volunteers who served the nation.
The Denison Herald says opposition to federalization stems from worry commissions may lose jobs under federal control. It notes Texas Railroad Commission is constitutionally created and can keep seats and pay. Bonham News adds Bonham faults but vows 1919 will smash many records and fix problems through cooperation, not confrontation.
Governor Hobby used two gold pens to sign the resolution submitting the woman suffrage constitutional amendment, then presented the pens to two prominent suffragists. The pens and mementos are empty since the governor is not authorized to sign such an action for voters.
After a sickness and measles left Alice Record run down with no appetite and lung cold, her doctor advised Vinol. Six bottles restored her health and she can now do housework including washing. Vinol is guaranteed by Dyer & Jones, druggists, to aid weak, run-down and nervous conditions.
A bill seeks to shift prisoner feeding from sheriffs to county commissioners. It aims to curb large profits by sheriffs, who were to be reimbursed for expenses rather than earn fees. The measure targets reform to prevent overcharging in densely populated counties.
Government figures show 2,109,000 acres planted in Texas with winter wheat in fall 1918 and December conditions at 100 percent. At ten bushels per acre this implies over twenty-one million bushels, with current prices near $1.50 and a government guarantee around $2.20 per bushel, yielding a potential bonus near sixteen million dollars to Texas farmers. The State Highway Commission investigation proceeds by a House committee not opposing the department. criticism from The Dallas News lessened after new light.
J E Grounds petitions for letters of guardianship over the estate of minor children of Tommie H Grounds in Grayson County Texas. The hearing is set for the first Monday in March 1919 at the County Court in Sherman. Citizens may appear and contest the petition.
An advertising notice for B. A. Thomas Poultry Remedy promises profits from laying hens and claims to cure cholera roup and gapes. It states dosage twice daily for a week and offers refunds if not cured, with sale by J. W. Davidson.
J. L. Cardwell advertises handyman carpentry services including on site work until completion with satisfaction guaranteed. Located at post office box 292, Whitewright.
An old advertisement urges readers to mail a cutout with 5c to Foley & Co. at 2835 Sheffield Ave Chicago Illinois to receive a trial package of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup plus Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets sold by Dyer Jones.
The article promotes a lemon based lotion using two lemons and three ounces of orchard white to create a quarter pint of whitening skin lotion. It claims to reduce freckles sallowness and tan while softening and beautifying skin with daily facial massage.
An advertisement touts SANOL ECZEMA REMEDY as eliminating black heads pimples and rough skin while smoothing the complexion It claims to cure eczema and recommends a trial The ad notes prices of 50 cents and $1.00 at the drug store and ends with Adv
Announcement states the Kirkpat patrick and Richey grist mill has been purchased and will operate each Saturday. The new owner invites both old customers and new patrons, promising satisfaction with service.
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