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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1954
Page
8
Chicago reports a skin specialist, Dr. Robert G. Carney of Iowa State University, states nylon hose can aggravate a foot skin condition. The case eased with silk or cotton hose, pointing to nylon's low absorbency as a factor in moisture related disorders.
A doctor instructs a patient to place a thermometer between her teeth and keep lips closed for five minutes. The husband jests aside, asking the doctor what he will take for the gadget.
The Agriculture Department sold 30 million pounds of surplus dried milk at 16c per pound to the United States International Children's Emergency Fund for relief programs, mainly for Far Eastern nations. It also sold 1 million pounds of butter to the Army at 15c per pound, and agreed to sell to the Veterans Administration for hospitals at 15c. The department holds about 262 million pounds of butter and 424 million pounds of dried milk in surplus stock.
Robertshaw-Fulton Controls Co of Greensburg Pennsylvania unveils Potwatcher an automatic control for top burners eliminating clocks and complex install. It times one minute to one hour and shuts off gas when time ends. The firm also markets Tem N Time oven timer handling up to four hours.
In a brief quip Mary notes her husband does not talk in his sleep but grins while sleeping. Joan asks if he talks, prompting the wry reply that his sleep behavior is exasperating yet silent.
In 1803 Napoleon sold the Louisiana Territory for 15 million dollars yielding four cents an acre. The area, now spanning 13 states, fueled westward growth and by 1953 residents bought 713 million dollars in Series E and H bonds, vastly exceeding the purchase price. The piece notes enduring prosperity from early settlers.
Directory of churches listing pastors, service times and Sunday School start times. Includes First Presbyterian, Assembly of God, First Methodist, Pilot Grove Church of Christ, Cross Roads Presbyterian, Bethel Baptist, Tom Bean Methodist Presbyterian and Central Christian Church with respective ministers and schedule notes.
Lost last Saturday two ten dollar bills reported by Mrs. Fred Henninger in Whitewright. WANTED Plain sewing or child care by Mrs. M. Roberson, last house on north side of West Grand avenue at Y. FOR SALE Used gas ranges from Johnson Jewelry & Appliance. OPEN Friday and Saturday July 23 and 24 for a show by the Gentry family on vacation. HOTSTREAM Water Heaters 20 and 30 gallon sizes with installation from Johnson Jewelry & Appliance.
Farley Hill seeks eggs cream and hides with top prices paid. C J Meadow Truck and Tractor Co promotes packaging materials for home freezers. The Sun advertises weekly food bargains that save readers money by reading the paper regularly.
The Tilden McFerrins express deep appreciation to Whitewright friends for kindnesses shown during their move to Dallas. They extend thanks from 2411 Lovers Lane, Dallas.
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