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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1917
Page
4
A local column blends humor about peanuts with wartime draft anxieties. It notes Abilene's selection as West Texas A M College site and a Denison peanut factory, while Governor Ferguson is compared to Wilson. It urges residents to track draftees and support those serving, asking families to stay connected with home.
Brownsville Texas reader Mr. Chas. Baker reports Foley's Honey and Tar eases coughs in children and adults at bedtime. He notes it wards off croup and tickling throat, reduces feverish coughing, and contains no opiates.
A local column urges committees to support soldiers with magazines and letters, pledging to distribute the newspaper to every departing service member. It notes Red Cross campaigns oversubscribed near $100,000,000 and praises widespread patriotism. A critical exchange mocks a dramatic but ill‑punctuated two‑column letter on governance and public discourse.
A Denton Record-Chronicle reflection praises unknown reporters for correcting officials’ glaring mistakes. It notes many effective leaders were not skilled in English or syntax, while some poor ones were, and suggests the system benefits from trained journalists.
An American consul recounts how natives rely on odd shaped rocks or bright fetishes to guard against crocodile attacks in Mozambique region. He notes missionaries struggle to counter beliefs while authorities document heavy yearly native deaths from reptile swarms.
We thank neighbors and friends for acts of kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our sister Mrs Elizabeth Gillett Creek Your kind acts and words will never be forgotten Dan Gillett and family Tom Gillett and family
W. Z. Spearman, from Ryan Oklahoma, sold his newspaper and moving picture theatre there and will seek a new location. He may return to this city since he still owns a residence and other property here.
A vintage beauty promotion claims lemon juice mixed with three ounces of orchard white creates a cheap freckle and tan lotion. Advertises daily facial massage to fade blemishes and whiten skin, asserting safety and low cost.
The advertisement claims women gain beauty through Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription. It touts benefits for nervousness dizziness faintness and debility and includes a testimonial from Mrs Jutta A Doss of Paris Texas praising its healing effects after prior failures with other medicines.
Mrs Elizabeth Gillett Cleek died at her brother Dan Gillett's home in Whitewright within the hour past nine last Thursday night. Born in Virginia she lived in California before moving here eight years ago. She leaves kinsmen in Virginia and West Virginia and a sister there. Funeral Friday at the Methodist church with Rev Nash. burial at Oak Hill cemetery.
Mrs T McMillin’s home on North Sears street suffered a fire last Friday morning causing about 400 dollars in damage. Furniture stored in the upper story and most of the goods in the lower floors were moved out. The blaze started in the roof in an unknown manner. fire crews quickly controlled it. Loss is insured.
Promises relief in 6 to 14 days with the first application easing itching and giving rest. Offers refund if PA POINTMENT fails to cure any case of piles.
A dated ad promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable substitute for calomel. It claims calomel damages the liver and stomach, causing cramps and nausea, while Liver Tone allegedly cleanses the liver without side effects and improves energy.
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