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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1918
Page
6
Soldier boy letter from Camp Cody New Mexico dated July 8 1915 describes a gas school experience. He details chlorine mustard and sneezing gases, mask signals, and six second window to don masks. He notes strict guard duty rules and three months stockade time for sleeping on post with pay deductions.
Geo A Burnham of Company 339, Battalion N, 165 Depot Brigade, Camp Travis Texas, reports pleasant soldier life and good health conditions. He notes cleanliness, absence of flies, a fine crop in the area, and asks for friendly correspondence from readers of the Whitewright Sun.
A soldier writing from Camp Travis on July 19 expresses satisfaction with army life, plenty to eat, and fun on Sundays. He urges friends to join the army, hopes for deployment to France, and vows to return to Whitewright. End sections note visiting relatives of local residents.
When you need them, come to this Garage, where you will receive prompt and courteous attention. Our goal is to give absolute satisfaction.
An advertisement argues calomel is dangerous and salivates, promoting Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable substitute. It claims it starts the liver without sickness, invites all ages to use it, and promises relief from biliousness constipation and headaches with a money back guarantee through the druggist.
Drs. C. C. and Minnie Harmon Pirtle announce they are now located at the A. A. Short residence in Whitewright and invite friends to call for professional service.
An old advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion as a blood enriching tonic to restore strength, energy, and appetite. It targets people feeling run down or overworked and urges purchasing from Scott & Bowne in Bloomfield New Jersey.
An advertisement claims children with worms show dull color and stomach issues. GROVE S TASTELESS chill TONIC is said to enrich blood improve digestion and strengthen the whole system. It allegedly helps the child recover health after two to three weeks of regular use at 60c per bottle.
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