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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1924
Page
7
A guest recalls visiting the Ewing home to a childless couple. He learns the home hides a grieving memory of a lost daughter and a servant child. Aunt Mary explains the tragedy and the mother’s longing, ending with a paradoxical happiness when the mother sees a remembered smile.
In a pensive aside Professor Pate muses about the fate and role of the grand marshal who once rode at the front of a parade with a red sash, towering steed, and draped fringing ends. The narrator questions how such figures were once central while attention drifted from his commands.
Austin July 14 J T Robison land commissioner fixed Sept 2 to receive bids to sell 57 000 acres in Dallam and Hartley Counties recovered from the Capitol Syndicate. One buyer limit 5 120 acres. Corporations cannot bid. Mineral rights split one eighth to state remaining seven eighths to owner. Down payment one fortieth, balance in 40 years at 5 percent. Minimum prices set per tract. mineral and agricultural in Dallam at 8 to 14 per acre. mineral and grazing in Hartley at 3 to 15 per acre.
Numerous value cuts are advertised across the M C Spivy and Company Bonham store for quick selling opportunities, highlighting a broad range of discounted goods.
Federal charges allege Askin & Marine Company and New York executives mailed threatening defaming dunning letters to overdue clothing debtors. Local manager L. J. Cunningham and credit manager I. Heyman arrested under bonds. Warrants for New York officials timed after grand jury meets. letters described as court-like and marked credit in red.
An advertisement promotes Chamberlains Tablets claiming to stimulate the stomach liver and bowels. It asserts a drowsy body and mind result from a congested liver, promises an active alert body and joyous mind with no unpleasant after effect, and lists price at 25 cents.
A mouse snake captured in John Rose's barn in McKinney Texas displays a head pattern that resembles a girl with bobbed hair. The creature was preserved in solution and draws notable attention.
Keep in touch as we clear counters and shelves of all seasonable goods at prices of interest. Bonham merchant M. C. Spivy & Co. urges customers to monitor the sale for bargains and remaining stock.
An antique health ad claims bad breath dizziness poor appetite and constipation signal a torpid liver. It touts Her bine as a powerful remedy for the liver stomach and bowels restoring energy and cheerfulness. Price 60c. Sold by Dyer Jones.
Bonham advertisement from M. C. Spivy & Co. promotes major price cuts on many lots to secure fast closures.
The article cites jaywalkers and reckless drivers as the two main threats to safety. It notes that speeders embody the reckless driver and implies other dangerous drivers share this class, urging caution and enforcement to reduce incidents.
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. It relieves itching piles and helps restful sleep after the first application. Price 60
The article criticizes drivers who cut through traffic and ignore safety at intersections and bus stops. It argues speed laws are crude and speed traps worsen the issue, urging legislation for reasonable rules and harsher penalties for reckless driving.
Local notice from M. C. Spivy & Co. Banham announces attractive low prices on summer merchandise with extensive discounted lots and a clearance sale.
Classified note states adding machine paper available at The Sun office in a sale offering 2 rolls for 25.
Advertisement touts SROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC as a two to three week remedy for children troubled by worms. It claims to enrich the blood improve digestion and act as a general strengthening tonic with a pleasant taste and a 60 cent bottle price.
A compact moral outline lists success as born of work and ambition with common sense as the eldest son. Perseverance enthusiasm and cooperation are among the boys, while character is the eldest daughter. Other virtues include cheerfulness loyalty courtesy care economy sincerity and harmony. Opportunity is the baby.
Attractively priced under special price cards. Hundreds of lots of choice seasonable goods to close out. M. C. Spivy & Co., Bonham. Bring your prescriptions to Dyer & Jones.
A patent style medical claim touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININH as superior to ordinary quinine, noting it does not affect the head with nervousness or ringing. It urges seeking the full name and the signature of E. W. GROVE, 30c.
A new medicated liquid named Creosone claims to stop sore gums and bleeding within 12 hours. It is described as penetrating to the tooth roots, easing pain, tightening loose teeth, healing pus pockets, and destroying germs causing pyorrhea, with recommendations from Dyer & Jones in Whitewright, Texas.
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