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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1914
Page
8
J. M. Denton reports Grayson county has 4700 Woodmen members, ranking third in Texas by membership for the order.
Advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a healthy alternative to calomel for constipation and biliousness. It promises no pain or changes in habits with a pleasant taste and a money back guarantee by Dyer & Jones. A Houston Post quote about a Georgia philosopher is included.
Authority directs an election at Whitewright City Hall Grayson County Texas on Tuesday April 7 1914. Voters will elect Mayor City Secretary City Treasurer City Attorney two Aldermen for two years and one Alderman for one year with Peter McKenna appointed presiding judge. The late Adolphus Busch estate valued at about thirty five million dollars includes substantial Texas real estate.
Spring fever remedies promise to cleanse blood and restore energy. Electric Bitters stimulates kidneys liver and bowels to expel impurities and renew strength for spring work. Available from Bucklen & Co in Philadelphia or St Louis at 50 cents or 1 dollar.
The Savoy Star reports the steel gang laying heavy steel in the west yard limit of Savoy. P. O. Ruthven, the station agent, says the company has bought several large engines and new steel passenger coaches and freight cars. A fast train may operate on the road once heavy steel is down and the road bed is ballasted.
A local hardware and implements retailer touts growing sales and profits from a small start. The ad promises better values, service, and customer satisfaction, urging readers to compare with neighbors and try the store for improved quality and crowds.
A man overheard a private telephone chat while listening in on a line in use. After three delays he interrupted with I smell your beans burning, prompting a terrified scream before he completed his call. This anecdote appears in Everybody's Magazine.
A public notice touts Vinci cod liver and iron tonic for run-down women, claiming it builds appetite, strengthens digestion, improves blood, and boosts vitality. Mrs. Walter Price of Biloxi credits the remedy with restoring her health after months of weakness. Also mentions local printing services and a travel deal to San Antonio for the Battle of Flowers with April 20 ticket sales.
Mrs. T. J. Jones spent the latter part of last week with relatives at Whitewright. Louis Randle and Lucian Andrews were in the city Monday from Whitewright. Tia Wirkpatrick and Claude Ramsey of Whitewright were in the city Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. Joe McKinsey of Whitewright and Mr. and Mrs. August Thielke of Sherman visited Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Smith Saturday. Bud Gilliam and children visited in Whitewright Saturday. J. H. Bigger, Whitewright candidate for commissioner, was in town Saturday shaking hands with Bells voters.
J. W. Davidson announces in person sales at the store this Friday March 27 offering the best crackers made in the United States for 2c per package with a limit of 5 packages per customer.
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