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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1920
Page
8
A historical overview shows American railroads handling vastly more traffic than in 1898. By 1919 the three-month harvest period matched a year of 1898, freight ton miles rose from under 100 billion to over 400 billion by 1918, and efficiency grew with longer trains, better tracks, and more cars per worker.
In a resolution by the Association of Life Insurance Presidents the heads of major U S life insurers urge rehabilitation of the railroads and passage by law of rates adequate to support current and future commerce and stabilize railroad credit and securities.
Executive council of the National Association of Credit Men warns the railway transfer to private control must guard against receivership and assure continuous public service. Also notes a laxative product advertisement promising gentle relief with regular use over 14 to 21 days at 60 cents a bottle.
Across naval ports the game Acey-Doucie is a popular pastime among sailors. The article notes it as a safe, lively diversion that rivals boxing for excitement and urges learning the game to join in. It highlights its place aboard ships and its status as a favorite among Uncle Sam's seamen.
This old ad touts Laxa tive Bromo Quininh as superior to ordinary quinine with tonic and laxative effects. It claims no nervousness or ringing in the head. The copy urges readers to remember the full name and seek the signature KE. W. Grove for 30 cents.
A local church issue urges attendance urging sacrifice of pleasure to serve the Master. Sunday school at 9 45 with preaching by the pastor morning title Restoration of Lost Joy evening Joseph and Prophetic Truth. Prayer meeting Wednesday and choir practice Thursday evenings everybody invited.
An old advertisement states that healthy children with worms show poor coloring and stomach issues. Grove’s Tasteless Chillon ic Tonic is recommended for two to three weeks to enrich the blood improve digestion and strengthen the system. It claims to expel worms and restore health, priced at 60 cents per bottle.
A late letter notes farmers busy sowing oats and planting corn and the health of residents improving after a flu period. J B Wells and G D Bennett visited Bonham on Monday. George Bennett and family visited his father near see Saturday. Mrs Sweeney visited with him for a few days. Emma and Inez Musser stayed with Mrs Violet Allison Sunday. Lorina and Geraldine Cox of Whitewright visited relatives Friday to Monday.
Local families visited over the weekend with neighbors and relatives including Mrs Harper and Mr and Mrs Argus Woodruff with M M Cooper and J B Wells. The community laments losing mail carrier Ira Gennings after three years on the route and wishes him success on his Whitesboro transfer.
An afternoon hosted by Mrs J M McMurry honored Miss Keesee of Houston. Guests enjoyed bridge and pitch, flower arrangements, stuffed dates, and a serving plate of cherry salad, sandwiches, hot tea, and wafers. High scores by Mesdames John Perry and Max Pope earned them handkerchief prizes.
Attendees included Cian LaRoe Ed LaRoe C. P. Johnson Grady Ryan Max Pope Frank Roberts John Perry and the honoree Miss Keesee. Guest list reflected community leaders and family members at the gathering.
Rail schedule lists southbound and northbound services with times for No 3 5:44 a m 5:16 p m many locals and specials. Cotton Belt west and east bound services show arrival and departure times including No 203 No 229 No 2380 No 204 with times such as 4 56 p m 8 46 a m 6 45 p m 10 50 a m.
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