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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1924
Page
7
A Dallas Times Herald editorial argues that wealth cannot repair character or instill industrious honest habits. It laments rich parents who rely on money to fix a son’s future, citing Nathan Leopold and urging self-made effort over purse power.
An old advertisement touts Herbine for torpid liver and constipation with rapid relief. It claims first dose benefits through purifying and regulating effects, driving out bile and impurities and imparting vigor and buoyancy. Price 60c. Sold by Dyer & Jones.
The article argues Lynch Davidson claims he can save Texas taxpayers $10 million every two years by cutting waste and applying business principles to state spending. It compares him to Brigadier General Dawes, noting Dawes saved funds as budget director, and asserts Davidson offers a chance to run state affairs like a business without cutting essential programs.
A tonic claims to purify blood and enrich it with iron and quinine, destroying malaria and grip germs by its strengthening effect. Marketed as pleasant for children, the syrup is priced at 60c.
In 1923 the American farmer moved over 16.064 billion dollars in grains and livestock to market with total farm output at 146.0 billion more than 1922 and 6.169 billion above 1914. Prices surged during WWI and fell after 1920, with 1921-22 hits near record lows. Co operatives report 2.6k grain groups handling 490 million, while 1.84k dairy bodies total 300 million and 1.18k livestock bodies 280 million. Only 8,313 of 10,300 groups filed reports, with nine-tenths focused on selling farm products.
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram argues that a prominent businessman has proven himself capable and should undergo a trial to prove his abilities. The editorial praises his leadership and questions opponents' criticisms.
The National Industrial Conference Board reports 3.4 million on federal state and municipal payrolls. One in twelve workers over 16 is on government payroll with an average cost of 91 dollars per year. Government wages account for 46 percent of factory payrolls above five thousand dollars in output. The piece notes a shift from overpaying government due to crops to current agricultural outputs.
Advice on staying healthy in heat emphasizes drinking liquids to prevent dehydration. Recommends lemonade orange juice fruit punch buttermilk fresh milk ginger ale grape juice and water in moderation. Warns against overly sweet or cold drinks and against stimulants in hot weather.
A farmer's wife details methods to instill order in a nine-member family. She uses natural consequences for scattered clothing and delays to teach children responsibility. Her husband learns a lesson when guests must step over his clothes at the door.
In The Progressive Farmer Mrs. E. L. A. comments on the issue of untidiness, reflecting rural life concerns and social expectations of orderly households and farms.
Floyd W. Parsons argues frequent hiring and firing cost firms greatly in the Saturday Evening Post. He notes turnover can exceed machinery replacements with an average 125 percent for skilled and 265 percent for unskilled workers across 15 industries, and costs from $84 to $2,000 per worker.
The piece notes that losses to large firms can reach 150000 dollars annually and claims American manufacturers spend about 35000000 dollars each year on employee exchanges between companies.
The shop advertises vulcanizing tubes and casings with prompt service and fair prices. Located in Morehead, the motto emphasizes promptness and fairness.
A specially prepared toric laxative syrup named LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN relieves habitual constipation promptly but requires regular use for 14 to 21 days to establish a normal rhythm. It stimulates and regulates, and is noted as very pleasant to take, priced at 60 cents per bottle.
A notice promoting Chamberlain's Tablets as a safe aid for elderly people to prevent constipation. Claims include better appetite digestion liver function and regular movement without griping or nausea. Priced at 25 cents.
A vintage ad offering Blue Star Remedy for skin diseases like itch eczema tetter ring worm and old sores. It claims the product will not stain clothing and is sold with a guarantee by Dyer and Jones.
Sun office offers seventy five sheets of good type writer paper at twenty five cents each.
R S Morehead states at the filling station you can see how much gas you are getting and that it is the best.
An old advertisement touts Bromo Quinine tablets as a cure for colds and flu. It highlights a single product labeled with E. W. Grove’s signature on the box and lists the price at 30 cents.
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