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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1915
Page
7
A Kentucky reader from Pomerayton recounts five years of stomach trouble and chronic headaches. After trying various remedies and little hope, he used Thedford's Black Draught for three months and reports complete relief. The advertisement promotes the herbal tonic as a safe, gentle stomach and liver aid for families.
The report lists a program for a B Y P U session with Miss Mary Lee Nichols leading the new committee. Personal efforts to enlist members are reported by each participant. Lectures include Psalm 103 on God’s benefits by Miss Gowdy, and blessings on the godly, mankind, and the universe by Mrs. Fudge Epting Truett and Glenn Doss. Harry Brown speaks on service to the Lord, with a welcome for new members and a joint aim by all.
A seventy year old Harrisburg couple, Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Carpenter, praise Foley Kidney Pills for curing long kidney trouble and say they remain vigorous. The advertisement notes relief from bladder weakness, back ache, rheumatism and aching joints, with sale through Kirkpatrick & Bryant.
Oran Sears offers stove wood and cord wood in ample supply and invites buyers to see before purchase. Strictly cash terms apply.
In Sherman Texas on May 1 the jury in the State versus Frank Fletcher an aged white man found him guilty of criminal assault on a 10 year old girl at the county farm near Sherman. He was sentenced to five years in the State penitentiary in the Fifty-ninth District Court.
City notice states 1914 taxes are delinquent with ten percent added and must be paid by June 1, 1915 to avoid further costs. Residents urged to settle now to save on penalties and accrued charges.
An old advertisement invites readers to mail a five cent slip to Foley & Co of Chicago for a trial package. The offer includes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets, with sales through Kirkpatrick & Bryant.
Mr and Mrs T W Gattis express gratitude to the people of Whitewright for kindness and heartfelt interest shown during the recent illness of their son.
Bonham residents share updates from Sunday to Friday including visits, travel, and family news. Corsicana and Celina residents, plus travelers to Detroit and Sherman, are mentioned along with a big May sale by T. H. Lively Dry Goods. Bridges, auditorium chairs, and regional baseball interest in Sherman and Denison are also noted.
A health ad warns that persistent fatigue stems from liver failure and buildup of poisons. It promotes Liv VerLax as a natural vegetable remedy claiming similar effect to calomel, with a money back guarantee and a signature likeness. Sold by Dyer & Jones.
Former district judge J. M. Pearson died Saturday at his home in McKinney where he had lived since 1875. An ex Confederate soldier, he held mayoral and other city roles, and was appointed to the Fifty ninth District Court by Governor Lanham until ill health forced his resignation.
Governor Ferguson urged the legislature in special session to appropriate one million dollars for rural schools in Texas. The funds would be limited to country schools and towns of 1000 inhabitants or more, with distribution by the State Board of Education in the most equitable manner.
Tyler Commercial College in Tyler, Texas advertises a four to six week program teaching classing stapling averaging buying selling shipping exporting warehouse records and other cotton office blanks aimed at training young men for bonded warehouses and cotton firms. Tuition is 20 dollars plus 2 dollars for books and materials.
Double Service Tires claim to be double the thickness of standard tires, offering 12 plies of fabric and a one inch surface tread for puncture resistance. They promise easy riding on rough roads and hard pavements, unlimited durability, and cost savings, with government and European war service usage cited and a limited introductory price.
All other sizes not included in above list also furnished. Non skids at 10 per cent additional. Terms: Payment with order at above special prices a 10 per cent discount allowed on orders for two or more tires. All personal checks must be certified. Not sold through dealers. DOUBLE SERVICE TIRE & RUBBER Co. Akron, Ohio.
A domestic help inquiry seeks a girl to perform house work. Phone number 196. Mrs. J. L. German.
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