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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1924
Page
3
A feature urges planting trees shrubs and flowers to connect homes to the earth. Close to foundations, in irregular masses, avoid straight lines and front lawn beds for roses. plant trees off to the sides and rear. Start now with expert plans, prepare seed beds, and sow Bermuda grass to create a lasting pleasing landscape.
An old advertisement claims Rove's Tasteless Chill Tonic will enrich the blood and improve digestion in children troubled by worms. It asserts regular use for two to three weeks to dispel worms and restore health, noting pleasant taste and price per bottle.
A horticultural note describes deep spading 12 to 16 inches with a spading fork for foundation plantings and applying a heavy mulch of stable manure after trees and shrubs are set to supply nutrients and conserve moisture. The Sun notes the article is from a well known horticultural writer via the Southern Nurserymen's Association.
Jefferson Potlocks ponders the extra day in February as townsfolk like Tobe Moseley search for a missing 20 year pipe. Washington Hocks weighs moral judgments while Ellick Helwanger is struck by a hammer during nut cracking, Atlas Peck questions identity.
After deeming Congress ineffective Poke Easley plans to try patent medicine Sile Kilden says he fears deadlines keep him from work Raz Barlow praises a Bull Frog Springs visit Miss Hostet ter Hocks complains of acoustics Slim Pickens jokes about a remedy Yam Sims’s home drawn by curious passersby early this morning
A front porch incident misread as dangerous ends with the Horse Doctor stating Yam was simply dislodging a shaving brush bristle from his mouth. No harm occurred.
A fragment notes a tired half sick discouraged mood caused by a torpid liver and constipated bones can be relieved through a remedy. The line reflects early 20th century health lore urging a purifying approach to restore vigor.
An 19th century promotional notice touts Herbine as a cleansing tonic that purifies the bile and impurities and provides exhilaration strength and buoyancy after the first dose. It notes a price of 60 cents and sales through Dyer and Jones.
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