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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1921
Page
6
Dr. George B. Staples of Sherman, a renowned dental surgeon for 46 years, announces a pyorrhea cure tested 18 months by a major international lab. He claims fifty two patients showed cures under treatment, and notes his long research spanning 48 years since becoming a Texas Dental Society charter member.
Bell County Farm Bureau announced in Temple Texas that a shipment of strict low middling cotton was sold to Germany at a profit of 12.5 to 15 dollars per bale over American market prices. The bale netted 11.50 cents per pound in Bremen. Also noted is an advertisement for a furniture and undertaking stock move to the Woosley building with a prompt to check prices before buying.
Newt Williams of Waco filed a bill in the Texas House on Monday to regulate and license cotton buyers. The measure requires licenses from the Commissioner of Agriculture after proving ability to judge cotton. It makes it an offense to grade cotton improperly and directs tags bearing the grade to be placed on bales at the gin.
The U S Commissioner of Agriculture requires monthly reports listing bales bought, grade, and seller names. It exempts merchants who deduct at most half the purchase price from owners. Collusion among buyers is punishable. A cotton buyer is defined as someone purchasing on ten or more occasions in a season.
Denison farmers say cotton acreage will be reduced by 60 percent this year with many planning no cotton at all. Oats acreage will rise and corn will be planted, while wheat acreage is substantially larger than in previous years.
A. E. Major, pastor invites attendance at Bible school with sermons next Lords day. Morning address titled A Prisoner's Question to Jesus and evening sermon Power From on High at 7 p m. The church emphasizes studying the word of truth to become approved unto God.
Brownwood Texas January 24 William W Peavy who for ten years was grand treasurer of the Masonic grand lodge and grand chapter of Texas died at his home after a long illness Rub My Tism relieves Rheumatism Neuralgia Sprains
Cold in the head is an acute attack of nasal catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Medicine builds up the system cleanses the blood and reduces susceptibility to colds. Repeated catarrh may become chronic. Internal use via the blood on mucous surfaces. All druggists 75 cents. Free testimonials. $100 reward for any case not cured. F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
Mrs Elizabeth McDonald wife of W D McDonald died at her home near Merkel last Saturday afternoon aged 77 She is survived by her husband several children including Mrs John Williams of Whitewright brother Joe Cameron of Rose Hill sister Mrs J T Roberts of this city The body arrived Monday from Bells and was taken to John Williams home by hearse Funeral services were held at Bethel Church Tuesday morning and burial followed at Pilot Grove Cemetery The McDonald family long prominent in the Bethel area relocated to West Texas about twelve years ago Described as among the communitys most substantial citizens the death closes the life of an exceptionally good woman.
Local note advises readers to inquire about furniture prices before purchasing. W J Looney located in the Woosley building is advertising or inviting inquiries.
A labeled box shows the signature E W GROVE on the Bromo Quinine tablets claiming to remove the causes of colds grip and influenza. The packaging includes the phrase 300 as part of the imprint.
A fragment notes a recital titled Ragtime by Mr. Baker and presents a cyclical quip: rags become paper, money, banks, loans, poverty, and back to rags, ending with a bizarre line about breaking a cold with 666. The piece reads like a pithy punchline rather than a news item.
A humorous dialogue shows a maid apologizing that the mistress is out and explaining she is not used to lying. An advertisement promotes a conveni ent filling station offering air or water, gas or not, claiming to serve customers with the best oils from R. S. Morehead.
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching, bleeding or protruding piles. Instant relief after first application. Itchiness and discomfort reduced quickly with a restore. Gentle and effective treatment promoted by retailers.
A Houston Post item notes a film company has received a letter beginning with Dear Mister I want to be a film seeking collaboration or opportunity. The short clipping hints at early development or outreach within the film industry.
In a want column a distressed speaker laments being an orphan and unable to marry, claiming they never married and accusing proxy parents of faking relation and death before birth. They ask if divorce would help, noting their mother and father died before they were born.
Quick cough relief with Hayes Healing Honey and Grove Open-Trate Salve for chest and throat. Includes salve for croup and colds, applied to chest and throat, claimed to stop coughing as the throat heals and salve soothes the airways. Packed in one carton priced at 35 cents.
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