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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1916
Page
7
Notice states the Modern Woodmen will meet on the second and fourth Monday nights in the future with J F Dixon as V C and T W Gattis as clerk. Also promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general tonic containing quinine and iron for liver function malaria blood and overall health at 50 cents.
Railroad time table fragment lists east and west bound times with 9:30 a m and 3:35 p m. notes. Contains limited legible items and entities. No full details of destinations or services are present in the readable text.
A partial train timetable lists M K and T northbound No 2 and No 4 local around 10:37 and 10:40 a m and southbound No 9 Limited flag No 1 local 8 16 p m and No 5 Flyer flag 4 38 p m with stray times 5 40 a m 5 40 a m and 4 38 p m.
An old advertising pitch promotes Dr Kings New Discovery as a long standing cough remedy. It claims the pine balsam and tar soothe irritated air passages loosen mucous and prevent hacking while aiding natural sleep and supporting the body's healing efforts.
The United States Department of Agriculture teams with the State Fair of Texas for a monster educational encampment at the 1916 State Fair October 14 to 29. Three hundred scholarships—200 for boys from Boys Agricultural Clubs and 100 for girls from Girls Canning Clubs—offer an entire week at the fair with all expenses paid based on 1916 work records.
Morris won 177 votes to Ferguson 97 in the Texas governor primary here on Saturday. The senatorial race was led by Culberson with 96, followed by Campbell 64, Brooks 41, Colquitt 22, Henry 15 and Davis 2. Phillips led for Justice with 168 to Jenkins 86. Yantis 136 over Hall 112 for Associate Justice. Looney 135, Woods 115, Rowland 16 for Attorney General. A full county candidate list and Whitewright vote tallies appear in another column. The election drew strong interest and a large turnout.
Joseph G. Wolf of Green Bay Wisconsin explains how a severe backache and sleepless nights were relieved by Foley Kidney Pills after life insurance doubts due to kidney trouble. The advertisement urges readers to try Foley Kidney Pills for weak backs and weary sleep.
C C Mayhew reports from Illinois that Bureau county farmers have pooled more than six thousand dollars with government aid to hire an agricultural agent and support development work. He contrasts this with Grayson county debates over a one thousand dollar county appropriation, arguing the effort shows greater local commitment.
Advertises Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a purifying blood tonic to strengthen the elderly and the weak against summer heat. Claims to enrich the blood and build up the whole system. Price listed as 50 cents.
Judge Rentoul of the City of London Courts enumerates fourteen mistakes of life. The list includes setting up one standard for others, judging youth by older experience, seeking uniform opinions, and trying to mold all dispositions alike. The text reflects moral reflections on personal bias and adaptability.
The excerpt urges rejecting trifling aims for perfection in our actions. It warns against worrying others about unremedied ills and failing to alleviate suffering. It condemns harsh judgments by nationality or outside traits and urges open belief beyond our finite understanding.
A Dallas telegraph report notes 120 illnesses at Buckner Orphan's Home with 28 typhoid diagnoses sent to hospital. Origin undetermined, suspected contaminated milk. Seven special nurses are on duty and additional medical services are needed.
Sherman Texas July 24. Sherman will receive a donation of $100,000 for the establishment of a hospital project. The gift comes amid plans to expand medical facilities and improve community health services in the area.
From the will of Nathan Jones, a young Choctaw Indian, who leaped from a nine story building and died in Oklahoma City. He left a $100,000 estate to be used for establishing a hospital to be named the William N. Jones Hospital after the late Governor W. N. Jones of the Creek Nation.
A brief note touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe non opiate cough medicine for children. Mrs Wm Leonard of Pottsville Pa testifies relief after the first dose. Also mentions a Tyler Business College scholarship and J H Waggoner selling items.
R E L Knight, president, announces 1916 Dallas State Fair opening October 14 to 29 with the largest premiums ever offered. Improvements at Fair Park include new pigeon classifications and a dedicated building. Premium List for 1916, a 142 page volume, highlights rules and an expansive amusement program, with free distribution and campus-wide folders for Texans and the Southwest.
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