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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1925
Page
3
The article notes a rise in high quality musical entertainments in Texas towns and cities, with professional artists, bands, orchestras, and glee clubs widely supported. It highlights the enduring popularity of music despite recordings, radio, and competition with athletics, and cites state-wide band contests and community singing conventions as growing influences.
An old advertisement touts Colds Cause Grip and Influenza with LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets claiming to remove the cause. It notes only one Bromo Quinine and features E W Grove's signature on the box priced at 30c.
The article notes growing interest in jazz throughout Texas across all music forms. Jazz is described as the day’s favorite dance music and appears in programs dominated by classical pieces. Community singing and club luncheons feature jazz alongside old tunes, providing relaxation and relief from work stress. It argues jazz does not demoralize if it aids taste and self expression, and that tastes remain strong for higher forms of music despite jazz’s popularity.
Mrs. M. J. Travis of Jacksonville proclaims pyorrhea cured after ten years using Moore’s pyorrhea treatment. She reports gums healed in three days, teeth tightening, fresh breath, and a completely healed mouth. The ad urges others with pyorrhea to test the home method at two dollars with a money back guarantee.
The article argues that a universal love of music signals a cultured people while noting much so-called music is a remnant of barbarism. It praises workers' music in factories for boosting output and morale, and mentions a newspaper testing music in editorial rooms to aid brain work.
A grim exchange reveals a man’s claim of killing his wife and facing hanging after only three weeks in jail. The dialogue shows the prisoner Mose answering a question about his time behind bars and the motive for the crime.
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a blood purifying iron and quinine tonic that strengthens energy and appetite, improves color, and is suitable for children. It claims to destroy malarial and grip germs through its invigorating effect and notes a 60 cent price.
A Bas torp merchant circulates 39 000 four page circulars and now aims for 50 000 while distributing by road and in towns. Postage nears 600 and printing bills top 761.50. He also runs circulars in the local paper and uses follow up ads daily in nearby papers. The ad push paid off, growing a small town business into a medium town presence.
Mrs Fannie Disheron recommends Dr Pierce products for her husband and herself noting benefits from Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription. She says father-in-law’s cure inspired trust and urges use by women in middle age. Available in liquid or tablet form through all dealers.
A Bastrop Advertiser excerpt notes money seemingly flowing into store coffers, reflecting brisk local commerce as advertised offerings attract shoppers and contribute to business activity in the town.
A diner contemplates a slice of chocolate cake as a waiter presents it. He protests his order, prompting a moment of culinary negotiation and social nuance in a quiet dining room. The scene captures humor and tension over expectations and service dynamics.
A diner quips about waitstaff pie flavor while the waiter clarifies the pie is named for Booker T. Washington, not George Washington, turning a simple order into a playful exchange about names and history.
The New York World notes a German invention claims to render a ship unsinkable. The paper urges immediate adoption of the pump to improve Germanys statesmanship and strategic standing.
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