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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1919
Page
10
Eve waits for Teddy at the hotel lounge and misses a meeting. She charms John Travers, the famed war correspondent, with tea and dance. Their instant rapport hints at romance as Travers plans a return to England with Eve awaiting him.
Airmen observe migrating birds to record typical flight heights. Swallows average 700 yards, wild ducks 1 800 yards, green plovers 2 150 yards, with ducks noted moving at 6544 mph upward and 69 mph horizontally. Additional reports include swallows seen from 9 500 feet and 200 golden plovers driven higher during bombardment.
The piece argues that pleasant manners do not replace hard work. It urges salesmen to be neat and restrained, not overfamiliar, and to speak with purpose. It claims most people judge by how they work, not charm, and emphasizes effort over gab.
The article estimates Scotland could harness about 1,000,000 horsepower from its waterfalls, signaling vast potential for hydro power development.
Denison Texas June 25 A Victory Parade led by the Denison War Camp Community Service will headline the July 4 celebration. Discharged soldiers sailors and families are invited to join at 9 a m at War Camp HQ Denison Chamber of Commerce in uniform for the parade. Afternoon events at Munson Park feature activities and evenings conclude with fireworks.
Attendance figures from Whitewright Sunday schools show enrollments and present counts across Baptist, Presbyterian, Methodist, and Christian churches. Pilot Grove Baptist records show enrollment and present totals, highlighting local church participation.
In gratitude for the Whitewright and Cannan friends who offered help and sympathy during our sorrow the Atnip family expresses heartfelt thanks. Mrs. Ailene Atnip and sons Wayne and Homer.
If Earth's air density matched water, the atmosphere would occupy 1,268,000 cubic miles. The entire gaseous envelope would fit in a tank 109 miles high, 109 miles wide, and 109 miles long.
A 19th century health snippet warns that a coated tongue, bad breath, and general debility signal liver trouble. It explains the liver’s role, links bowel blockage to liver load, and recommends Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a remedy sold for 25 cents.
Lieutenant Shelly Watson of Rogers Texas and civilian mechanic M Ireland of West bury were killed when their airplane crashed and caught fire in Aye Beach New York. Watson had recently returned from overseas service and flew daily from Mineola to circle the house where his fiancée was staying. At about 200 feet the motor stopped and the craft fell to the ground. The accident was witnessed by his fiancée.
Cecil and William Welch brothers ages seventeen and fifteen were instantly killed by lightning near Pilot Point Denton Texas on June 24.
In the northeastern part of the county late yesterday afternoon two sons of Mrs. W. A. Miller were identified as involved after returning from work during a rain storm. Further details were not available in the fragment.
Ada Davis fired two shots at her husband Doll Davis with a Colt revolver on the north end of Whitewright Sunday afternoon. The bullets missed, and Doll remains able to recount the incident as Deputy Sheriff Bart Shipp arrived from Sherman to take control of the scene.
Ada was jailed after arrest and remained until Monday morning when she appeared before the county court and pled guilty to aggravated assault. She paid a fine of 25 dollars plus costs.
Fragmentary text touts a pile treatment claiming fast cure within days. Readable parts mention relief from bleeding and itching and a generic application method.
Druggists report calomel sales drop as Dodson’s Liver Tone gains popularity. They tout safety and better results, backed by guarantees. A large bottle costs a few cents and promises relief from liver sluggishness and constipation with no upset the next day.
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