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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1923
Page
6
A playful Tickville column recalls a mule runaway, a sunburnt afternoon, and the town’s oddities. It notes Slim Pickens’s mishap with his mule, a police chill, and Sidney Hocks’ wilted collar as light local color.
The latest Calotabs tablet claims to purify the liver and body with a single nightly dose. No taste griping or nausea, according to ads, with a seven price, and druggists offer refunds if not delighted.
Public notice in Grayson County Texas announces Mary Adams has filed for probate of Harvey M. Adams will. The County Court of Grayson County will hear the petition at the next civil and probate term on the first Monday in August 1923 in Sherman. Interested parties must appear or contest.
An advertisement for Mabitual Constipation Curea LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN describes a syruphonic laxative claimed to relieve habitual constipation quickly and regulate bowel action with regular 14 to 21 day use. It emphasizes pleasant taste and lists a 60 cent bottle price.
A local man named Sidney Hocks, cleverer than expected, sat on the post office porch with a wrapped foot. He collected names from passersby who stopped to inquire about his condition. A mail order house allegedly offered to pay for the list of residents in and around town.
Health of the community is very good at present. Mrs. W. C. Brown returns from a two week visit with daughter Mrs. Emmet Kidd. Miss Ruby Snodgrass returns from visiting Pike. Stella Milburn of Weatherford teaches at a training school in B Y P U and at Enterprise Baptist Church this week. Weldon Wilson visits his brother in Dallas. I O O F lodge holds homecoming on July 19 with Past Grand Master C A Wheeler of Bonham speaking. Mr and Mrs Coplinger of Mexia visit his parents Mr and Mrs G G Wade. Ben Blanton of Denison visits his mother Mrs H B Barnett. W A Smith of Ector spends Saturday night with W C Brown family.
Nearly two years after the murder of Bob James near Honey Grove, prosecutors pursue the case against Joe Hall and Roy Hewitt. The article outlines charges, courtroom steps, and ongoing pursuit of justice in the high profile homicide.
An old Livergard advertisement from Lungardia Company Dallas Texas touts Livergard as the best laxative for all ages from babies to grandparents. It claims to aid sluggish bowels and keep people well with a free sample offer and drugstore availability via J L Kirkpatrick.
An old time remedy ad promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets to stop cough and headache and work off a cold with E W Grove's signature on each box. Price 30 cents.
The piece argues swift capital punishment is demanded for two brutal killers. One man faces life imprisonment while the other awaits a verdict after three trials. It blames imperfect juries and calls the public to reflect on the justice system rather than the laws. Joe Hall pled guilty. twelve jurors failed to reach agreement after deliberations.
The Honey Grove Signal laments juror timidity in voting for a death sentence and argues blame lies with jurors and the public. It notes human nature and urges readers to consider their own role in justice and delays. An ad for furniture prices ends the snippet.
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