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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1933
Page
6
The piece traces money’s rise from barter needs in ancient times to coinage and banking. It explains why a universal medium emerged, the role of gold and silver, the advent of coins, private then government stamps, and the shift to bank notes and paper money. It concludes money remains a form of accepted barter, tied to its ability to buy goods.
The article recalls Thurber once a thriving mining community with 4000 to 6000 residents and a major coal and oil hub for the Texas Pacific Coal and Oil Co. As cheap oil and gas arrived the mines and brick plant closed and headquarters moved to Fort Worth leaving Thurber dismantled, with untouched coal deposits in nearby counties and a lingering memory of a bustling era. A separate item notes a Vermont farmer's bet on riding a saw mill flywheel ended by his widow.
An advertising pitch recommends Kruschen Salts to lose fat in 30 days with a morning glass of hot water before breakfast. It claims added health benefits and urges reducing pastry and fatty foods while maintaining a four week supply from Kirkpatrick Pharmacy or any druggist.
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