Letters From Boys In France
The Sun publishes a letter from Marvin Minter formerly of Grayson College asking readers to write back from Whitewright Texas. He recalls travel and experiences including the Agace Islands visited by Roosevelt and notes their semi barbarian state and local monuments and hot sulphur springs.
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Political Announcements for County Superintendent
W N Holley Ge v Acton announce candidacy for county superintendent. Both present stated goals and visions for school governance, curriculum, and accreditation in the upcoming election. Voters are encouraged to evaluate experience, leadership, and commitment to public education.
Letter From the Firing Line Describes War Time
Elgie Fields writes to his mother from France describing frontline life in the war zone. He notes busy days fighting Germans, Red Cross aid, receiving pictures and tobacco, and hopes to see Whitewright friends soon after victory. He asks for news and signs off as her son awaiting the Kaiser’s defeat.
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Mother's Day Letter From Dudley Clark In France
Dudley Clark writes from France to his mother Mrs. S. G. Clark on Mother’s Day. He and his family in Ely have two sons in the army with one at Camp Bowie in France. He expresses love, mentions longing to return home, and faith that the infantry will prevail, hoping to be home by Christmas.
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Dudley Clark
France
S. G. Clark
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Chronic Constipation Advice and Army Enlistment Note
The piece suggests chronic constipation stems from low moisture in stool and urges water, raw fruit, outdoor exercise, and gentle laxatives like Chamberlain's Tablets. It also reports Rev. Oby Nelson of Tom Bean joining the army as a private to support the war effort.
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Substitute for calomel Dodson's Liver Tone Gains Favor
Local druggists report falling calomel sales as Dodson's Liver Tone rises in popularity. The vegetable remedy is advertised as safe for children and adults, with a money back guarantee if it fails to relieve liver sluggishness and constipation. Take a spoonful at night and wake up feeling fine with no biliousness or headaches.
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Dodson
Grayson County Man Joins War Effort After Exemption
The man chose to serve his country by taking the Gospel to fellow soldiers, earning respect for his sense of duty. Exempt from general military service, he nonetheless enlisted to aid in the war. Friends recall his strong responsibility and hope he returns safely to Grayson County to continue his calling. Sherman Courier.
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Sherman Courier
Evidence of Folk Honey and Tar as Cold Remedy
Mrs Margaret Smale Bishop of California testifies Foles Honey and Tar Compound acted like a charm for a lingering cold. The ad notes the medicine is sold by Dyer and Jones and argues that firms minimize expenses by not advertising, letting staff go when trade is small.
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Margaret Smale Bishop
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Dyer & Jones
Our Boys in France and Home Protection
An advocacy piece urging water intake and Anuric to protect kidneys and longevity. It cites Dr. Pierce of Buffalo and links wartime service with health, recommending a milk vegetable diet and limited meat, plus three daily Anuric doses for a month and a ten cent trial.
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Surgical Institute
Buffalo
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Anurie Tablets Claim Cure for Rheumatism and Back Pain
A SINGER OKLA woman reports rheumatism and back pain after knee injury. After four packs of Anurie Tablets, she says she was cured and shares that a neighbor also benefited. She notes her family has long used Dr. Pierce medicines from Yam a Purules Route 1 Box 72.
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