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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1921
Page
5
William Phelps Eno urged standardized highway traffic regulations at a Yale conference on traffic rules, noting 48,000 military deaths in 19 months of World War I and 91,000 highway deaths in the same period, including 25,000 schoolchildren.
Chicago departs from vaudeville era fashion as the First National Bank of Vaudeville known as Lisle Thread Bank moves amid a fashion driven change. The note hints that stocking banks are becoming obsolete due to short skirts and evolving stage trends, marking a shift in entertainment style and banking lore.
A new belt device with a pendant purse is described as a discreet hiding spot for money, keeping it above the skirt edge. Fashion experts note the BOODLE bag conceals cash and vaudeville audiences may soon learn of this clever contraption.
An advertisement asserts that Liquid Borozone is a faster and more thorough modern remedy for every use a liniment would meet. It highlights quicker relief and a more pleasant experience, and lists prices 30c 60c and 1.20 with sale by Dyer and Jones, druggists.
Mr and Mrs Frank Hudson were in a Mt Carmel field when a swarm of bees attacked the mule pulling their plow. The bee onslaught led to the animal's death and left the couple startled by the unexpected encounter in the field last week.
The Celeste Courier reports mules resisted a confrontation and one died days later from bee sting effects. Mr and Mrs Hudson were also gravely ill for several days due to bee stings.
Chicago May 25 The 1921 mosquito is described as wild and blood thirsty with a new leash on attack. Superintendent Arthur Pohlman claims street fashion fuels the outbreak citing knee length skirts and stockings rolled down as inviting to the pests. He warns kerosene oil is ineffective as skeeters head for bright lights and easy meals.
A selection of Dorothy Parker lines from Life quotes daring and fatal thoughts. The quips cover fear of danger, risky stunts, and risky experiments reflecting Parker’s wit and dark humor.
The article traces how OK arose from Indian okeh and as a spelling for all correct. It surveys claims from Colonial times to Andrew Jackson, notes Old Hickory handwriting, and explains how the Democratic party used OK on banners while Wilson later endorsed okeh in letters.
A remedy claims to heal a bad sprain slowly unless treated with a liniment that can penetrate the flesh. Ballard's Snow Liniment is advertised as especially suited for such ailments. Three sizes offered: 30c, 60c and $1.20 per bottle. Sold by Dyer & Jones, druggists.
Mabel vents anger at an ex fiancé calling him a gentleman while Tess expresses surprise. She returns his gifts except the diamond ring and a few items she truly deserves after his repeated dinners at her home. He declines the engagement and sends back cigars a penwiper a necktie and five boxes of face powder as repayment.
Mike and Pat, two brothers, start a coal business after savings. Mike buys a roll top desk and claims the single desk will serve them both, giving each a key. Pat accepts but asks where his keyhole is, highlighting a humorous misunderstanding.
A brief advertisement claims Lax-Fos with Pepsin is a syruphonic laxative for habitual constipation. It relieves promptly and should be taken regularly for 14 to 21 days to induce regular action. It stimulates and regulates and is described as very pleasant to take. Price 60 cents per bottle.
The piece notes boys are harder to manage than girls yet are lovable and red blooded. It describes a boy as liking excitement and being deucedly interesting, ending with a remark about being out with a thoroughbred.
Druggists refund money if PAZO Ointment fails to cure itchy burning or bleeding piles. Instant relief from itching and proptosis, with restful sleep after first application. Price 60 cents.
An anecdotal piece from the Waco News-Tribune recounts a lively boy who roams the riverbank climbs trees and destroys a wasp nest, then captures a lizard to gift to his aunt. The tale contrasts rough mischief with tender sentiment as the day ends with a bedtime closing note on boys’ universal charm.
An old time cough remedy bundle offers Hayes Healing Honey with Grove s Open-Trate Salve for chest and throat. The salve is rubbed on children s chest and throat to ease cold symptoms. The package claims the throat relief and skin absorption work together to stop coughing.
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