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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1915

Page

6

Vinci Cod Liver Iron Tonic Ad From Monmouth

Monmouth woman Harriet Gale touts Vinci as a tonic that rebuilt her strength appetite and energy after nervous exhaustion. The ad claims Vinci improves weariness and quickens recovery citing a dramatic personal transformation and offers a money back guarantee if no benefit is seen. Dyer Jones Drugs promote the product as a cod liver oil and peptonate of iron tonic with no oil content.

Monmouth, Ill Vinc Vinci Harriet Gale Monmouth

New Council In Harness In Whitewright City Meeting

The Whitewright city council held its regular monthly session at city hall with Mayor Moore, the aldermen, and city officers present. Moore praised returning home after eight months away and supported the new council’s work. The meeting approved committees, reviewed monthly accounts, and noted cost savings from the new pumping plant and scavenger system. Jim Mooneyham was appointed scavenger with a bond. Delinquent scavenger licenses were debated, and a plan to resolve the issue was set for the next meeting. The session also covered plumbing bids and an oath of office for city officers.

Moore Nacogdoches Texas Altus Oklahoma Whitewright Smith Jim Mooneyham J. W. Pender

Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery for Coughs and Lung Ailments

An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for severe coughs bronchial throat and lung affections claiming it purifies blood and aids recovery after grip or fever. Mrs Belle Groock of Dallas Texas endorses its benefits and permits publication of her testimonial alongside mention of Dr Pierce's Pellets as stomach liver and bowel regulators.

Pierce Belle Groock Smith Street Dallas Texas Dr. Pierce

City abolishes water commissioner post and bids pipe work deal

The council voted to abolish the water commissioner’s office and to assume charge of pipe work from the mains to the property line. Alderman Cook moved to approve Mr. Pender’s bid of 15.00 dollars per month and to let him use city tools and a pipe cutter for extra work, with the consumer paying Mr. Pender and sharing profits with the city.

Marshal Roberts Hamilton Stillwell Wilson & Vaughn J. W. Pender Pender Cook

Prologue of a Civic Drama Promoting Reform

A middle west city narrative follows a young Englishman who joins a crusade against corruption and immorality. A political schemer’s daughter enters the plot as Billy Sunday’s evangelism stirs public conscience, exposing hypocrisy and rewarding truth with civic pride and decency.

Middle West Billy Sunday

Council Recesses After Motion Prevails

The council acted with a prevailing motion and recessed a few minutes after eleven o'clock subject to call by the Mayor.

Burial Here Friday for Jas W Perkinson

The body of Jas W Perkinson who died in New Mexico was shipped to this city for interment at Pilot Grove cemetery. Remains arrived last Friday and were taken to Pilot Grove where Rev Bridg es of the Methodist church conducted funeral services. He was a nephew of Mrs M J Long and had formerly lived in Pilot Grove before moving to Mexico seeking a permanent cure for tuberculosis in the higher altitudes.

Jas. W. Perkinson New Mexico Pilot Grove Bridges M. J. Long Mexico

Stillwell Sworn Deputy Sheriff During Marshal’s Leave

At Monday night’s city council meeting J T Stillwell was sworn in as deputy city marshal and will oversee the office during Marshal Roberts two week leave in Martin. He is also appointed deputy sheriff under Sheriff Simmons.

J. T. Stillwell Marshal Roberts Martin Mr. Stillwell Simmons

Englishman Reginald Nelson in Bronson reform saga

Reginald Nelson, a young Englishman, arrives seeking fame and fortune and becomes entangled in Bronson politics. He befriends Joy Graham, clashes with Roland Gregory and the corrupt ring, helps Billy Sunday in a moral cleanup, exposes Mae Mubray’s death, and ultimately weds Joy after a dramatic series of editor changes and protective acts.

Reginald Nelson Albert Townley Graham Joy Ufe Bronson Roland Gregory Allan Rutledge Townley Nelson The Courier Mae Mubray Billy Sunday Billy Bunday Reginald Evangelist Sunday Mr. Rutledge Joy Graham Ned Rowlands Mr. Graham Rutledge Greerr

Dodson's Liver Tone replaces calomel cure claim

A historical advertisement warns that calomel mercury is toxic and laxative. It promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, vegetable remedy to cleanse the liver and bowels, guarantee to straighten you by morning and keep the family well, including children.

Dodson

Peruna Praised By Satisfied Users Across Spring

A reader testimonial extols Peruna as a spring and summer remedy with no aches or pains. A second letter from Mrs Thomas M Morgan of R F D 2 Wadsworth Ohio credits Peruna with curing stomach cramps and headaches after other doctors offered only temporary relief.

New Veterinary Doctor Joins Whitewright Community

Dr. J. S. Spikes a North Texas veterinarian recently relocated from Bonham to Whitewright now practices locally with headquarters at the Fleming livery barn. A State Board of Veterinary Examiners member and St Joseph Veterinary College graduate, he and Mrs. Spikes are warmly welcomed by The Sun and the town.

J. S. Spikes North Texas Bonham Whitewright Fleming Livery Barn Spikes State Board of Veterinary Examiners St. Joseph Veterinary College St. Joseph the Sun Mrs. Spikes

Boy Falls From Tree Killing Squirrel Nearby

Foster Ferguson, a boy from Bois Dare Creek, climbed a tree with a squirrel in hand. At about thirty feet he slipped and fell. The squirrel also fell and died, while Foster was dazed but not seriously injured according to a later examination by Dr. Sears.

Foster Ferguson Boisdare Creek Foster

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad Claim

An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a malaria remedy and system builder. It emphasizes Quinine and Iron, noting the formula is printed on the label and priced at 50 cents.

Grove's The Old Standard General Tonic Ad

A vintage advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless chill tonic as a general tonic with quinine and iron. It claims to act on the liver drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the whole system for 50 cents.

GROVE

Beware Mercury in Catarrh Ointments

Mercury containing catarrh ointments can ruin the sense of smell and disrupt the body. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo claims to be mercury free and acts internally on blood and mucous surfaces. Buy genuine Hall's Catarrh Cure from Druggists priced 75 cents per bottle.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio

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