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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1926
Page
6
Chicago report says John Helnar, age 63, withdrew his $4,000 savings in new $10 bills, burned the cash in a bonfire, and left a note on his body stating he did not want relatives to fight over the money. Police found the scene and the note.
Berlin Jan. 19. The Reich ministry of justice backs a new bill to shield illegitimate children. It creates two classes: those recognized by the father gain strong support rights and status, while those in doubt may claim rights from any man who knew the mother in a given period. Critics say the measure risks having several fathers. Previously only about half of illegitimate Berlin births were father acknowledged, with twenty percent permanently fathermless.
In Weatherford a six month old baby of Mr and Mrs J F Tucker of the Aledo community was burned Saturday when a spark from the fireplace ignited the pillow near the crib. The incident occurred in the family home and the baby was treated for burns.
A baby suffered serious burns including loss of an ear and severe damage to a arm and other limbs when lying in front of a fire. Hospital attendants believe the child will live despite the extensive injuries.
Advertisement notes Lavoptik eye wash with camphor hydrastis and witch hazel easing eye inflammation. A small bottle aids sore weak or strained eyes and includes an aluminum eye cup free with purchase from Dyer & Jones.
An obituary style narrative recalls a boy left on a doorstep who endured disability, built strength in a wheeled chair, sold papers, and founded a magazine agency. For 13 years he stood as a local hero in his wagon, then used his wealth to fund support for others born cripples.
Druggists refund money if PAZO Ointment fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. Instant relief from itching, improved sleep after first application. 60 cents.
Edward Mott dedicated his life to helping crippled children, giving away $30,000 to three hospitals in his will. A devout Christian, he worked to aid others even before his own needs, earning praise at his funeral for shaming indifference and exemplifying selfless service.
Chicago readers learn of a district superintendent known for irritability toward students who asked him questions during school visits. A small boy outwitted the irritable official, drawing laughs from local teachers observing the incident.
A North Side school superintendent tests students with a proverb. A boy answers quickly that people who live in glass houses can't have a bath, causing the superintendent to end the questioning and leave.
A Tennessee mountain tale recounts a tourist’s meal with a querulous elder who rambled about hard times for fifteen minutes, reflecting local hardship and stubborn resilience in a concise regional vignette.
Signs of worm infection in children include paleness fretfulness and poor appetite. White's Cream Vermifuge is marketed as a quick remedy after a few doses worms are expelled and health returns. The product has fifty years of successful use and costs 35 cents at Bow-Wright Drug Co.
A terse dialogue unfolds as a stranger asks a cracker to join corn shipment to the northern market. The cracker cites lack of labor power in the household, blaming an elderly woman for being too lazy to plow and plant, signaling constraints on speculative farming. Pierce's Cafe offers magazines cigars tobacco candies and fruit and remains open.
A single box of Bromo Quinine labeled with the signature of E W Grove is described. The description notes the product is claimed to remove the cause of colds and influenza and lists the quantity as 300 tablets.
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