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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1920
Page
7
Co C Morris urges every resident over ten to attend the Farmers Short Course at College Station the first week in August. The event promises practical farming instruction and wholesome entertainment with total expenses under 25 dollars, open August 2 to 7.
Brownsville July 28. Open cotton within sixty four days after planting is the record set by E. J. Puig on his farm three miles from Matamoros and thought to be the United States record for quick growth of the staple. The cotton was planted May 4 and by July 8 it showed conside rable development.
A teaspoonful of Herbine promises a copious bowel movement, increased appetite, restored mental activity and vigor. Price is 60 cents. Sold by Dyer & Jones, druggists. Also promoted is a fountain service offered by P. J. Pierce & Sons.
An advertisement recounts a man’s wartime battlefield analogy from a Pennsylvania hotel visit. He describes hiring a rig at a stable and finding dead rats killed with Rat-Snap the previous night. The slogan praises the product and notes it is sold by Wilson-Montgomery Hardware Co. and Dyer & Jones in three sizes.
In Whitewright precinct the Democratic primary drew 302 votes. Majorities include for constitutional amendment 53 yes 38 no. for governor fields showing Bailey 130, Neff 68, Thomason 65, Looney 38. Numerous state and local races list top performers such as Cureton 283, Baker 288, Blanton 270, Robison 290, Smith 194, Rayburn 190, Westbrook 88, Minton 57, Davis 160, Wilcox 288, Hare 289, McMillin 173, Neagle 86, Barker 286, Holliday 93, Acton 287, Kern 288, Gafford 285, Pennell 289, Sullinger 287, Grogan 281.
Bids will be received by Guy Hamilton secretary for a depository for school funds of Whitewright Independent School District for the year starting Sept 1 1920 and ending Aug 32 1921. Bids must reach the secretary by Aug 15 1920. H C Willis president.
An advertised health claim describes worms in children as causing unhealthy color and stomach disturbance. It promotes GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC, taken for two or three weeks to enrich the blood improve digestion and act as a general strengthening tonic. The remedy is said to expel worms and restore health. Pleasant to take at 60c per bottle.
A July letter from G L Baugher describes travel from Whitewright via Amarillo to Santa Fe and Taos, noting ancient ruins, the palace of the governors, and Lew Wallace notebooks. It covers Royal Gorge near Canyon City, Wild Cat Point grave of W F Cody, Yellowstone Park routes, Mt Washburn, Old Faithful Inn and geyser, Morning Glory Springs, Grand Canyon, and plans to return to Cheyenne for Frontier Day.
The advertisement touts McGee's Baby Elixir as relief for teething infants suffering from heat, pain, and stomach upset. Priced at 85 or 60 cents, it is sold by Dyer & Jones, Druggists, with a closing line urging readers to read advertisements as a paying venture.
A capsule powder dissolved in liquid and sprayed from a small squirt gun seals radiator leaks. After marking leaks with wood plugs and drying, a thin fluid coat stops even many tiny cracks. A 122-leak radiator has been repaired in 20 minutes with one capsule, Popular Mechanics reports.
Rats steal millions of dollars worth of grain, chickens, eggs and more. They destroy property and threaten health. If you are troubled, try RAT-SNAP. It kills them, prevents odors, and cats or dogs won’t touch it. Three sizes 25c 50c 1.00. Sold and guaranteed by Wilson-Montgomery Hdw Co and Dyer Jones.
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