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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1919
Page
5
Major W. Wozencraft of Dallas receives War Department notice that he has been commissioned as a Major in the United States Army Reserve Corps. The recognition follows his service overseas with the American Expeditionary Forces.
An advertisement asserts that worms cause poor color and stomach upset in children. It claims Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic, taken two to three weeks, enriches blood improves digestion and strengthens the whole system, helping to dispel worms and restore health. It notes the tonic is pleasant to take and priced at 60 cents per bottle.
Attendees invited to a two day Ambrose picnic on July 25 and 26 with shade, cold water and various amusements guaranteed.
A home remedy suggests squeezing two fresh lemons into three ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint lotion. The mix is strained to remove pulp and claimed to whiten freckles tan and sallowness and soften rough skin on face neck arms and hands.
Etna Rose ten year old daughter of Mrs. Alice Rose woke to a copperhead bite on her hand and wrist while sleeping nine miles south of Wills Point. Grandfather Hays killed the snake with a shotgun after freeing the girl. Prompt medical care followed and she is out of danger though the hand remains badly swollen.
Sheriff W B Craic will sell for cash at the Grayson County courthouse on August 5 1919 to satisfy a judgment of 135 74 in the case Wilson Vaughn Co versus Wade H Sears Lots 1 and 2 in Block 28 O T P City of Whitewright Grayson County Texas identified on execution issued June 26 1919 by Hon county court.
A man seeks $1,500 in a job interview and is told he is worth only the time remaining after subtracting daily rest, weekends, lunch, vacations, and a holiday. The riddle tallies year hours to justify a single workday. The exchange ends with the Fourth of July as a nonworking day.
The American Legion committees in Paris and St Louis decide no titles or ranks will be recognized within the organization except for members in active military service. The move reflects a democratic Army and a desire to honor civilians returning to life without frills, showing the temper and practicality of returning service members.
One hundred ten dollar reward for any catarrh case not cured. Hall's Catarrh Medicine has been trusted for thirty five years by sufferers. It acts through the blood on mucous surfaces, removing poison and healing diseased parts. Start taking it now for quick health improvements. Send for testimonials free from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. sold by all druggists for 7 cents.
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