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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1924
Page
7
A spirited essay argues for laughter as a life force. It urges embracing joy, mocking solemnity, and letting humorous moments free the mind, citing Taft and Chaplin as exemplars. Dr. Edwin May offers eye care at Kirkpatrick's drug store Saturdays.
A satirical poem depicts Old Mrs Tungsmith spreading town gossip from cottage to cottage. It lampoons her reporting of alleged misdeeds such as a beating, hens missing, burglaries, and arson whispers while the speaker resists endorsing her tales and recalls Macbeth.
An advertisement warns that one in ten wounds can lead to blood poisoning or lockjaw if not treated. It promotes disinfecting with liquid Borozone and applying Borozone Powder, listing liquid prices of 30c 60c and 1.20 and powder at 30c and 60c. Sold by Dyer & Jones.
An extended quotation critiques humanity's fragility and dependence. It likens humans to a malfunctioning machine in need of constant care and repairs, contrasting human vulnerability with the relative ease of dental experience and the evolutionary arc of man. The text hints at Twain's satirical view of human frailty from childhood onward.
Texas licensed Dr Mellenthin touts success in stomach liver bowel blood skin nerves heart kidney bladder bed wetting catarrh weakness rheumatism sciatica leg ulcers and rectal ailments. He lists patients John Hairston Cameron Mollie Counts Point Blank B E Howell Big Springs T E Acker Maydelle M L Long Pilot Point and notes free consultation on a trip with treatment different. Married women to be accompanied by husbands. Address 211 Bradbury Bldg Los Angeles. 3m27
A biting essay ridicules human frailty from diseases to physical flaws. It mocks appendixes beards and hair while contrasting man with animals like tigers and lions. The piece ends with an abrupt instruction to skip cooking and dine at Pierce's Cafe.
The Democratic party sets announcements for the July 26 primary. Congressional candidate Sam Rayburn leads the ticket along with judicial and county offices including Silas Hare for Judge and J A Dixon Royce Loving for County Clerk. Other listed officials include J N Dickson for Tax Assessor Joe Cox for County Attorney Jim Slaughter for District Clerk and Finis Alverson Hix Wilson Jim Rowland for Commissioner Precinct 2.
Women recall a ceremony where all lights failed as Frank and the widow moved toward the altar. The widow calmly led the way, continuing the procession despite the darkness, and the crowd reacted with surprised amusement.
The piece lists symptoms of a torpid liver and promotes Herbine as a dependable remedy for liver, stomach, and bowel disorders. It claims the medicine strengthens digestion purifies bowels and restores energy and cheerfulness. Price 60c. Sold by Dyer & Jones.
A vintage ad promoting Hall's Catarrh Medicine for catarrh. It describes an ointment for local relief and an internal tonic that acts through the blood on mucous surfaces to reduce inflammation. The product is sold by all druggists and listed under F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio.
Simple glycerine buckthorn bark and Adlerika mix to relieve gas on the stomach in ten minutes. It claims to act on both upper and lower bowel removing gases and poisons and to prevent appendicitis.
Short ad claims Bromo Quinine tablets remove colds grip and influenza. Mentions there is only one Bromo Quinine and shows E. W. Grove signature on the box.
A brief cartoon-like dialogue shows a boy pointing to a circus clown while his mother cautions him that the figure is not a clown but a college man, reflecting a humorous misunderstanding.
A business head relates a boy claiming to have found a lost ten dollar bill and saying he changed it to claim a reward. The boy explains he took the money to secure a reward for himself, exposing a possible petty deception.
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching, bleeding, or protruding piles. Instant relief from itching and pain with first application allows restful sleep.
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