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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1925
Page
7
Thousands gathered in Austin to witness Mrs. Ferguson inaugurated as governor, an epochal moment in Texas history. The crowd included people from across the state seeking to be part of history, meet political friends, and gauge potential legislative allies for future influence.
Austin buzzes during the Texas legislature and a new governor era as editors and reporters flock for the Texass Press Association session. Brownwood’s Old Gray Mare Band parades, May Peterson dances atop the capitol stairs, and crowds praise the historic scenes amid a festive Texas welcome. The Sun and Dallas Semi-Weekly News offered for $2.25.
The text states which individuals must file an oath tax return detailing gross income deductions and credits under the 1924 law. It lists thresholds: single or separated with net income $1,000+, married not living with spouse $1,000+, married with spouse $2,500+ net income, or gross income $5,000+ regardless of net. The note indicates continuation next week.
Dunk Botts reports Sap Spradlen seeks a lost coat button. Clair Hancock bragged of a $3 strength bargain after a 60 cent saving. Yam Sims met a charming girl at Bounding Billows, but she walked away. Poke Eazley describes chickens path to a new hen house. Sim Flinders will use his owl while his language repairs. Jefferson Potlocks notes using left hand after an injury. Raz Barlow plans a photo with only face and necktie. Sid Hocks predicts a jazz piece that sounds different. Luke Mathewson recalls rabbits under the winter moon. Slim Pickens contemplates public office conclusions.
Columbus Allsop jokes he would rather serve as deputy postmaster than be kept busy listening in on private talk. Jeff Potlocks struggles to stay seated after Christmas while questioning why a child cannot eat candy without leaning on a chair. The Depuy Constable cannot rest after locating Yam Sims missing overcoat, whose scent reveals the sack of mothballs in the pocket.
An ad touts Pepsinated Calomel a mild laxative made from calomel and pepsin. It claims to break a cold by breakfast without sickness or salivation, cleanse the bowels, boost appetite, purify blood, and refresh the user. Sold by Dyer & Jones in Atlanta Georgia.
A combined cough remedy offering Hayes Healing Honey with Grove Open-Trate Salve for chest colds and croup. The salve is rubbed on the chest and throat to ease coughs as the two products work through throat tissues and skin pores. The carton price is 35 cents.
Greenville January 25 report that George Russell city marshal of Wolfe City was seriously wounded when his pistol dropped to the floor and discharged striking him in the stomach. The injury is described as very dangerous and potentially fatal.
A witty exchange between a student and sportsman features a fortune teller predicting wealth which the sportsman rebukes, saying he would rather hear a paying teller. The brief dialogue echoes skepticism toward predictions and money.
An ad claims a prescription for colds grippe dengue constipation headaches and biliousness as the most speedy remedy known. The brief sale note emphasizes rapid relief and universal applicability across common ailments.
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