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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1921
Page
6
Chauncey M. Depew, at eighty seven, discusses happiness, worrying, and living for the future. He emphasizes averaging life days, staying connected with people, and using humor to cope with hard times. He remains active as chairman of the New York Central Board and jokes about his birth hour.
Notice to contractors and bond buyers announces sealed proposals due May 10 1921 by the Grayson County Commissioners Court at Sherman Texas for about two miles of gravel roads in Road District No 5 Whitewright. Plans and specs available from H M Scott Denison. A county bank certified check is required.
Catarrhal deafness cannot be cured by local applications only and requires a constitutional remedy. Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims to act through the blood to inflamed mucous surfaces, particularly the Eustachian tube, with a money back offer of one hundred dollars if it fails to cure catarrhal deafness.
The community reports heavy rain hindering farm work. Residents traveled to Klondyke Saturday night for the school closing program, enjoyed by a large crowd. Jim Robinson and F. C. Williams made a quick trip to Whitesboro, while G. D. Bennett and family visited relatives near Savoy Sunday afternoon. Roy Musser and family from Brooks-...
Ton visited his father John Musser here Saturday night and Sunday. Jim Bowen and wife of Orangeville visited Henry Bowen Sunday. Eugene Williams of Medlintown, Jim Thompson and Wayne Robinson had dinner at W. C. Anderson's Sunday. Cleveland Bruce and family of Whitesboro spent a few days with T. R. Shelly. Miss Carver of Randolph visited Miss Mattie Edge Sunday. Mrs. Jones visited her daughter Mrs. Floyd Sanders at Klondyke Saturday night. Argus Woodruff and wife of Medlintown visited M. M. Cooper Sunday. Misses Opal Musser and Lois Anderson visited Miss Gladys Henderson Sunday. Henry Caldwell of Kerrs attended Sunday school here Sunday. Tim Shelly of Savoy visited here Saturday night and Sunday.
An old advertisement promotes Blue Star Eczema Remedy for children to treat itch eczema ringworm tetter poison oak and old sores. Sold and guaranteed by Dyer Jones Star Products Co Cameron Texas.
Advertisement for LAX FOS with PEPSIN a laxative claimed to cure habitual constipation in 14 to 21 days. Promises prompt relief with regular daily use to induce regular action. Describes pleasant taste and a 60 cent bottle price.
State Press of the Dallas News recounts a risqué anecdote about flour sack undergarments in a Texas camp meeting, recalling Sam Braswell of the Clarendon News. A dress split by splintered bench reveals the inscription Pride of the West, provoking embarrassment and social mores reflections.
A humorous exchange between a newly married couple centers on smoking. The husband asks if smoking would spoil the curtains and the wife pretends it would. He then suggests removing the curtains to avoid damage, delivering a light marital joke.
A fragment notes production of sheer stocking material described as exceptionally fine. No further context or details are readable to identify persons, places, or organizations involved.
A brief note from the Ohio State Journal recalls following a beautiful stranger yesterday over a long distance to decide if she wore blue garments or was simply cold. The fragment evokes a fleeting, observational mood with little concrete detail.
An advertisement claims children's worms cause pale skin and stomach upset. It promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a regular two to three week regimen to enrich blood improve digestion and act as a general strengthening tonic so the child recovers health. It notes the product is pleasant to take and priced at 60 cents per bottle.
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