Baylor Tragedy Remembered After Sunshine Special Crash
Addison Vestal of Waco recalls the January 1927 Sunshine Special wreck near Round Rock that killed ten Baylor University football players and injured others. He notes the loss of classmates Jack Castellon Ennis Bob Hailey Sam Dillon Merle Dudley Robert Hannah Ivey Foster William Winchester Abe Kelley Willis Murray and Jimmie Walker as a grievous central Texas tragedy. Vestal honors the team’s loyalty and courage and offers solace through the idea that death is a transition.
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Whitewright Sun
Sunshine
L. and G. N
Baylor
Round Rock
Texas
Jack Castellon
Ennis
Bob Hailey
Lott
Sam Dillon
Fort Worth
Merle Dudley
Abilene
Yell
Law
Robert Hannah
St. Louis
Ivey Foster
Taylor
Wm. Winchester
Waco
Abe Kelley
Willis Murray
Gatesville
Jimmie Walker
Baylor University
Austin
Texas University
Central Texas
Bottle of Herbine Promises Quick Digestive Relief
A bottle of Herbine on the shelf at home is like having a doctor in the house. It gives instant relief when digestion is out of order or bowels fail to act. One or two doses start things moving and restore buoyancy of spirits. Price 66 0c. Sold by J L Kirkpatrick Drugist.
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J. L. Kirkpatrick
Common Colds Run Through Season Cited By Health Board
The state board of health warns that the season of the common cold is again with us and frequent underestimation of its seriousness risks complications. The causative agent is discussed as part of the advisory.
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State Board of Health
Colds Spread by Germs and Body Resistance
The article notes colds are caused by germs and spread through contagious activity. It lists factors lowering resistance such as overeating fatigue exposure and worry and advises maintaining good physical condition to fight germs. It warns neglected colds may lead to flu or pneumonia and suggests avoiding sick people when possible.
Wrong Song Titled in Park Concert Confusion
A mother and daughter hear a live band in the park and dispute the composers. The mother asks if the music is Wagner while the daughter suggests it is not. The exchange hints at misidentification of the piece being played.
Piles Cured Fast with PAZO OINTMENT
Druggists return money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. Instantly relieves itching and provides relief after the first application. Pile symptoms improve in 6 to 14 days. Price 60 cents.
Refrain from Spitting Notice Sees Mixed Reactions
Mary reports a sign wrong while returning from the bandstand. A doctor asks if instructions were followed. A patient admits consuming mud orange peel boot button and cigarette ends as part of the dialogue. Typewriter ribbons noted at the Sun office.
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Mary
The Toddler’s Menu Doctor Dialogue
A doctor questions a sick toddler about wellbeing and adherence to medicine and diet. The exchange centers on the child answering honestly and the physician insisting on proper nutrition after prescribing treatment.
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Commercial Bank Bldg
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Lloyd Moore
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S. H. Montgomery & Son
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Huffines
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