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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1919
Page
11
Frank Alverson left for Ft Worth with his daughter Isabel to seek Pasteur Institute treatment after a large white family dog bit Isabel on the arm. The dog disappeared and was later reported killed near Ida by people who suspected hydrophobia. Isabel will begin precautionary care prescribed by a Ft Worth physician.
An advertisement promotes purchasing automobile tires at a retailer offering free air top ups. The copy emphasizes value and convenience for customers seeking ongoing tire maintenance.
The piece praises tanks as remarkable machines able to move on caterpillar tracks and even catch fire without harm. It hails their role in WWI style demonstrations, notes their use to sell Victory bonds, and credits Dr May with introducing the tank, while humorously describing its quirks and wartime roughness.
Friends of Chiropractic CAPSHAW AND CAPSHAW urge interested residents to write and indicate demand for a chiropractor in Whitewright Texas as they plan to open another office in Grayson County.
Rain fell Saturday night and again Monday afternoon easing drought effects on crops. Miss Cordelia Crawford returned from Luella where she taught last term. Mr and Mrs Frank Sumner of Sadler visited relatives. Mr and Mrs Jessie Simmons of Royse City stayed with Mrs B H Henry. Miss Fannie Garland returned to Dallas for work. Mrs Annie Scott is ill today. Miss Bettie Roden of Whitewright visits.
Norman McCummins of Lavon Texas visited his sister Mrs M L Seay here recently. Mrs E P Robinson and son Raymond of Sherman were guests of Miss Shook and Mrs F E Vittitoe. Miss Mariana and Ray Smith Seay visit Lavon relatives. Mrs Price mother of Mrs B Nelson has returned near Capeville. Miss Gertrude Brown of Sherman visited her parents Sunday May 4th decor ation day at Wittitoe cemetery. Rev J C Skaggs will preach at Burris Sunday morning and night. Kentucky town War Council members meet May 2 8 30 p m to organize a Sing Song and war work. It is everybodys work. Dont fail to come.
The morning service next Sunday will focus on The Trinity of the Godhead. Many seek clarity on Father Son and Spirit as one God. Rev. W. J. Eptina, pastor, invites all to hear a sermon aiming to clearly fix this Bible truth. Free air.
Sunday school at 10 o clock with H L Webster as superintendent. The pastor will preach at both hours on the same subject The Call of the Century for Life Investment. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening and choir practice Thursday evening. Everyone invited to attend.
Red Cross workers must finish and deliver all at home articles to Red Cross rooms by Tuesday afternoon. The committee announces a shipment of work and a film event for Friday May 2nd featuring The Romance of Tarzan the concluding chapters of Tarzan of the Apes at the Odeon Theatre.
The tonic and laxative LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE is advertised as better than ordinary Quinine, without nervousness or head ringing. The ad urges remembering the full name and seeking the signature of E. W. GROVE, 30c.
A London Times idea urges reconstructing conversation as essential as reclaiming land and women’s citizenship. It notes meals should inspire dialogue not food chatter, linking cooking to social stimulation and ideal pleasures.
A Denver doctor claims a sip of lemon juice before kissing can neutralize germs. He advises taking lemon first then sugar to curb transmission, a claim echoed by the Boston Transcript.
Various local sale notes list a 150 pound hog for fattening by Mrs. J. F. Benton, stove and heater wood by Dee German, and choice Buff Orpington eggs at 15 for $1. Also found are tomato plants and flower bulbs by Sam Beckett, a two-horse hay press to be sold by sheriff, hot pepper and bedding plants, and an Ann Arbor horse power hay press priced at 250. Additional listings include furniture, an iron safe, framed pictures, and other items by F. M. Echols and R. L. Holcomb.
Kodak films developed for 20c per roll and six prints free, film packs developed for 25c each and twelve prints free, professional work offered by Johnston's Studio in Grapevine Texas.
A historical quip features Senator Sorghum debating how a historian should be politically aligned. The exchange hinges on trust and partisan alignment in recording a public figure. The remark casts light on the interplay between memory and political loyalty.
A quotation feature presents a speaker who vows never to be rich, citing conscience in wartime profiteering and a tendency to incur debt in peacetime to obtain items he cannot afford. The exchange explores financial restraint and personal ethics.
A humorous exchange contrasts rising costs with marriage costs, highlighting social comedy about finances and weddings. The dialogue frames a playful contrast between everyday living expenses and the idea of marriage as a costly institution.
Leach remarks he has a note to meet a peach for a dine out, contrasting with a typical complaint. The playful line hints at social plans and a lighthearted mood.
A mother confronts her daughter about plans to marry Jack Addlepate. The daughter confirms the engagement, insisting the news is not only meant to be told but acted upon, signaling a decisive family union.
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