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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1919
Page
6
Cap n Ezra Godskins declares umbrella use dangerous after a crowded tram stop scene. He recalls near misses and a man with a musketlike umbrella over a valise, describing people wielding parapluies as wedges and weapons in a busy street.
A correspondent notes that Belgian currency, like Austrian notes, proved unreliable as the enemy controlled Belgian banks. He warns British soldiers to scrutinize high denomination notes, since counterfeit five franc bills could be hidden among genuine French notes, making changes risky on the front.
A shopper sought bargains and bought a mop for 98 cents plus a 10 cent handle and a bottle of polish. Dropping the bottle forced a second bottle purchase, totaling 1.60 dollars. He remains determined to beat the high cost of living.
Vincent hesitates near a chicken gathering at cinders while visiting a neighbor. He explains he returned because he was afraid of Wooster on the sidewalk, fearing the man’s scold or mock.
An old advertisement touts Bromo Quinine tablets as a cure for colds and grip and influenza. The box shows a single product with the signature of E. W. Grove and a 30 cent price.
A Cincinnati genius offers Freezone to remove hard or soft corns and calluses without soreness. A tiny bottle costs a few cents at any drug store and works instantly to lift the corn and relieve pain.
Admiral Hugh Rodman recalls a British departure gift engraved with plain names like Bill Smith and John Jones. He notes the gesture from high naval officers carried no titles, reflecting a shift from formal addresses to ordinary people after the war.
A Birmingham Age-Herald item quotes Mr Jags noting prohibition may not curb drinking for younger men. He says quitting is harder as the chase for liquor tempts the sporting instinct and would attract a younger man to attempt the risk.
The Birmingham Age-Herald quotes two sorrowful men asking for a place to sleep as they describe the town facing the worst housing problem they have ever seen. The exchange highlights widespread housing distress in the community.
A humorous item notes a man who drinks water year round. The exchange says it is possible as he cuts and stores water in winter and cells it in summer, illustrating a playful misunderstanding of seasonal preservation.
Local items report Jefferson Potlocks owning a stray cow. the Wild Onion school closed. Slim Pickens seen near Dog Hill church with a sheep bell in his pocket. Miss Peachie Sims attends church with two wings on her hat. Peck notes critics over costly fautos and hitching posts. Sim Flinders announces biweekly bills during the war. 2az Barlow buys a new pair of
A whimsical collection of local items: Miss Hostetter Hocks notes cross street social dynamics, Sim Flinder’s wife sends sewing materials, and a joke about uniform thread sizes. Tickville barber flaunts new striped shirt and elastic sleeves, chickens roost atop the post office, and residents joke about the post office as a universal melting pot. Cricket Hicks spends five dollars in a burst of dissipation while Moseley worries crops may dry up without rain in the coming days.
A Kentucky woman aged 65 reports relief from constipation and indigestion after using Black-Draught. The ad touts Thedford’s Black-Draught as a long established household remedy for cleansing the system and supporting stomach, liver, and bowel health with a 25-cent package price.
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