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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1924
Page
6
Bonham city officials announce the retirement of the final bond issue dating from February 7, 1874 issued to aid the Texas and Pacific railway. Over fifty years Bonham paid $60,790 on a $20,000 debt, with $20,000 principal and $40,790 interest.
Quick cough relief with Hayes Healing Honey and Grove Open-Trate Salve for chest cold, throat irritation, and croup. The salve is rubbed on the chest and throat to aid healing. combined cartons cost 35 cents. Ask your druggist for Hayes Exhaling Honey.
Bonham Texas Feb 17 The Sherman District Epworth League closed its meeting with delegates from Fannin County towns Sherman Denison and Southern Methodist University Dallas. Ector won the banner for 100 percent attendance and led by a strong majority. Whitewright and Ector were proposed as next meeting place. The May gathering will run Friday night through Sunday.
A newspaper ad promotes Adlerika as a remedy that acts on both upper and lower bowel to remove gas and poisons. It claims ten minute relief from stomach gas and obstinate constipation, citing a testimonial about sour food and excessive olive oil.
Frank Newberry reports delivering about 200 tons of commercial fertilizer to the local area in recent weeks. This amount nearly doubles the fertilizer purchased in any previous year, as residents learn that fertilization pays handsomely, signaling continued uptake in future years.
An advertisement touts Borozone in liquid and powder forms as a wound healing prep that cleanses germs and speeds flesh repair. It lists liquid prices 30c 60c and 1.20 and powder 30c 60c, sold by Dyer & Jones. Dr Edwin May at Kirkpatrick's drug store offers eye care Saturdays.
An old advertisement touts Mall’s Catarrh Medicine as a two part remedy. The ointment provides rapid local relief while the internal tonic acts through the blood to clear mucous surfaces. Trusted for over 40 years, B. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio markets the product.
Texas reports 928 295 poll tax receipts from 208 counties up to February 16, a 17.5 percent increase from 790 206 in 1922. If the remaining 44 counties mirror this rise, Texas voting strength could reach about 1 369 054 with exemption certificates adding about 15 percent.
Bonham Texas Feb 17 Mrs Racy Stimpson of three miles north of Bonham died after being given mite exterminator by mistake believed to be salts. Medical aid arrived but could not save her. She leaves a husband and three children.
The patent claim touts LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE as superior to ordinary quinine with tonic and laxative effects. It promises no nervousness or head ringing. Look for the signature of E. W. GROVE on the product label. 30c
Mrs William Church hosted a Krebs gathering to announce the engagement of Miss Jewelle Grimes and Vernon McFatridge. Grimes leads the Italian mission and McFatridge, a Baylor University student, formerly pastored Krebs Baptist Church. The wedding is set for February 21.
A fragment from the Elizabeth Journal notes plans for a magazine filled with articles about how famous men lost wealth, contrasting with earlier clever games where Miss Grimes wrote "How I got him" and others advised "How to keep him."
An ad promotes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets claiming to remove the cause with a single active formula. The box bears the signature of F. W. Grove and the product is priced at 30 cents.
Full line of axe and hammer handles plow handles single and double trees offered. Best materials and general blacksmithing and woodwork with guaranteed work. Specializing in horseshoeing and prices kept as low as quality allows.
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