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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1915
Page
4
The Baptist Young People's Union plans a renewed program aligning with the Quarterly lesson. Members are urged to join and attend. next Sunday's session starts 6 15 led by Miss Sallie Joe Gowdy with scripture, prayers, songs, and a focus on familiar Biblical events and prophecies led by the pastor.
A reflective, satirical monologue on how a man is judged by every action and trait. It traces the paradoxes of character from birth to old age, showing how poverty, wealth, religion, politics, generosity, and vanity invite praise or condemnation. The speaker questions purpose and perception in a world of shifting codes.
An ad touts Liver lax as a vegetable remedy that cleanses the liver and bowels naturally and effectively. It claims no calomel risks, promises easy action, and offers a guarantee with bottles selling for 50 cents and one dollar, bearing L. Grigsby’s likeness and sold by Dyer & Jones.
Miss Josie Belle Sears held a Valentine luncheon at her home on Saturday evening, with decorations reflecting the season. Will Boone won the prize in a series of games and contests, and the covers were laid for a group of guests including Mary Hesland Genevieve Davidson Fain Mary Tena Penn Lillian Moore Nell Montgomery Estelle Montgomery Robert Holland Roscoe Cook Frank Webster Frank Thomas Robert Little Jim Pink Montgomery King Montgomery.
John P St John former Kansas governor and Eugene W Chatif prohibition candidate address Whitewright citizens next Saturday night February 20 at 7 30 in support of the reform movement. Miss Cecile Buckingham soloist directs music. Free admission. Pastors urge attendance. Speakers of national reputation.
A French workman during Napoleon’s obsequies in the Invalides dome fell eighty two feet after overbalancing on a ladder and platform. He landed on a slate roof astride a rafter, recovered quickly with no injuries, and recalled nothing before waking days later under Pasquier care. The event, cited by M. Manzini in the London Lancet, is noted as unprecedented.
A Kentucky man, A J Hughes of Pomeroyton, writes that five years of stomach trouble and severe headaches ended after three months of Weedlort s Black Draught. He praises the remedy for stomach and liver relief, claiming it contains only vegetable herbs, acts gently, and should be in every home.
Two Mendenhall brothers Walter and Ray Men denhall, placer miners near the Henry Mountains Utah, descended the Colorado River by boat to the Grand Canyon. After days of rapid exploration they chose a cliff for ascent. They climbed a nearly vertical 200 foot wall using rock ledges and a narrow 15 inch shelf. The ascent required one brother to climb between the other and the wall to reach the rim where both finally reached safety exhausted but unharmed.
The Prussians hid the needle gun for thirty years then unveiled it against Austria at Sadowa. The new arm, completed in 1836, had shorter range than contemporary breech loaders, but its sudden reveal boosted morale and aided the victory as much as its material impact. The arsenals were stocked and trained gradually, keeping the world unaware of the invention until its deployment.
The Craftsman notes Joseph Pennell in Panama admiring Pedro Miguel’s bridge. An engineer explains arches and buttresses are shaped to save concrete. The piece argues economy through eliminating the superfluous yields both beauty and strength in art and industry.
Colds are serious and may lead to complications. Sneezing coughing and fever signal need for attention. Loss of sleep is warned by Nature. It urges self care and action. Dr King’s New Discovery is claimed to be science based and available from druggists for 50 cents. Buy a bottle today.
Ferriline is a tasteless quinine syrup marketed for children and adults who cannot take ordinary quinine. It is claimed to be easy on the stomach, non nauseating, and without nervousness or head ringing. The ad urges trying it for any quinine purpose and offers a 2 ounce original package for 25 cents.
A motivational pitch urges wage earners to enroll in a business institution offering bookkeeping shorthand and finance courses. It promises success for those who prepare, study the catalogue, and join the 2000 graduates who go on to run offices and become masters of doing business.
A vintage notice urges readers to fill a blank and mail it back to Tyler Commercial College in Tyler Texas, presenting a promise that this could be a turning point in life through solid business training and timely action. The brief appeal lists Name and Address as required fields and emphasizes prior procrastination as a thief of time.
Advertisements urge readers to keep Sloan's Liniment for rheumatism and aches. Aimed at cold and swollen joints, lumbago, sciatica, and similar pains, the 25 cent bottle promises near instant relief and a money back guarantee.
A reader from Eau Claire Wisconsin recalls long ago praise for Foley Kidney Pills. He claims permanent relief from backaches sleepless nights and says he has never had a relapse. The ad claims the remedy relieves rheumatism kidney and bladder ailments. Kirk patrick Bryant.
Wood supply advertised for sale with cord wood and stove wood available. Seller Oran Sears invites buyers to see before purchasing and states terms are strictly cash.
A newspaper ad offers Foley Honey and Tar Compound trial package for coughs and colds, plus Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. Send five cents to Foley & Co. in Chicago and the catalog is mailed. local sale by Kirkpatrick and Bryant.
May Move Harry Brown contemplates moving his corn mill to Leonard and making the city his future home. Will Fleming prospected in Leonard last week about a livery and transfer business but has decided not to proceed.
Collinsville Illinois ad features Mrs Ana Becker praising Vinci for lifting her nervous breakdown headaches and fatigue after two weeks. It claims many overworked women in the area suffer similar symptoms and promotes Vinci as a cod liver and iron tonic with a money back guarantee through Dyer and Jones Druggists.
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