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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1919
Page
6
Two old bachelors, Robert and Martin Leslie, adopt a neglected infant to ease loneliness. Mrs Wade and a nurse care for the baby as a mysterious benefactor's story unfolds. A nephew, Arnold Leslie, discovers the child is his and returns to claim wife and home.
A survey of more than a thousand farmers in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia examines cotton and corn yields, fertilizer amounts, and soil types. Results show higher yields with increased fertilizer use and support the prewar formulas, noting regional differences and the role of soil and cultural methods.
Mr J T Stillwell announces his candidacy for city marshal of Whitewright in the April city election. He cites experience as a peace officer tax assessor and street overseer and seeks voter support to serve a full term. He currently fills the unexpired term of D A Ray and requests due consideration and votes.
Railroad timetable notes southbound trains No 9 and No 5 Flyer with times 3 42 a m and 5 31 p m. Northbound trains No 18 Local No 10 Local No 6 Flyer with times 10 02 a m 10 12 p m 11 00 a m. Cotton Belt westbound and eastbound trains include No 204 at 10 15 a m and other service at 4 41 p m.
The 1864 Geneva conference of 14 nations produced the Treaty of Geneva. It declared hospital formations and personnel neutral, created national volunteer associations to aid military medical services, and established the red cross on white field as the emblem. The emblem honors its Geneva origins and ties to Switzerland.
A warning against ignoring backache and rheumatic pains suggesting kidney trouble. Foley Kidney Pills offer quick relief for kidney or bladder issues and emphasize safety in treating these symptoms.
A colored man entered the Indiana National Bank and presented a check at the discount cage. After the clerk sent him to the opposite window, the man returned with the same check and demanded the window be labeled opposite, noting confusion at multiple windows.
Virginia Belcher of Dallas visited the home of Guy Hamilton Saturday and Sunday, sharing time with him during the weekend call.
Greek porters in Salonica are described as unusually strong and capable. They shoulder heavy loads such as grand pianos and wardrobes with apparent ease and can carry burdens up stairs during a fire. They are valued for road work and quay duties at a fixed rate of one dollar per day.
An old advertisement explains mailing a clipped slip with 5 cents to Foley & Co in Chicago to receive a trial package of Foley remedies including Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup along with Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets sold by Dyer and Jones.
Civic activity increases along lower Main Street led by J. D. Hoard, chief architect and supervisor. A new office apartment is planned at the LaRoe lumber yard with aVictory garden under way on the premises. On the opposite side, meat processing and upholstery work buzz as preparations continue.
Classified notices list several sales including vegetables frost proof cabbage plants and funeral flowers, seed bulk offerings, and a 131 acre mountain farm near Slaton Texas with 75 acres cultivable and 75,000 feet of timber. Listings mention contact names and locations such as Mrs P A Short Sudan seed W R Wilson Slaton Texas and George W Harris Leslie Arkansas box 261.
Local notice announces typewriter ribbons sold at the Sun office with details on where to purchase and potential hours. Ribbons are marketed as essential for office work and are highlighted as a convenient local supply. The brief urges readers to visit the Sun office for stock.
A brief health note promotes Chamberlain’s Tablets for indigestion. It urges readers to take a few doses as directed and claims stomach troubles will fade.
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