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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1919
Page
7
The letter asks about a Sun piece from April 25 describing John and Harry who married each other’s mothers unknowingly. Years later they meet, each has children who never meet. the writer suggests three half aunts and one half uncle among them, equating to half cousins. Is that correct?
A historical ad notes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic boosts energy by purifying and enriching the blood. It promises strengthening, invigorating effects and lists a price of 60 cents.
The Red Cross in Sherman completed a shipment of 400 refugee garments to Mrs. E. C. Craycroft for overseas aid. The local branch plans lighter duties ahead as wartime needs ease. President R. L. Sears retires after two years. J. L. Boone will lead until a new president is elected.
Attendance data for Whitewright area Sunday schools shows Presbyterians 112 present of 137 enrolled, Central Christian 46 of 62 enrolled, Baptists 101 of 158 enrolled, with fair weather noted. Various local ads include a milch cow for sale, a scholarship for Tyler Commercial College, concrete work by M. M. Rocke, hosiery sales opportunity, and a hosiery mail-order solicitation.
Notice that Mrs Will Barbee takes charge of her husband’s insurance business while he is in a sanitarium in Dallas. She invites clients to see her or call telephone number 82 for any insurance matters and promises careful attention to the business on the books.
A concise reflection notes that excessive accusing reflects on the accuser. It implies self-critique in fault finding and warns against overreaching blame. The line suggests caution in judgment and fosters restraint.
A Carlisle dean recalls a clergyman who witnessed a verger slip a half crown from the offertory. In the vestry the verger reveals his long running theft had been the same coin he kept encasing as his own. The tale ends with his bemused apology.
Mr. Stormington Barnes argues that art should be free from commercial influence while noting Hamlet is the longest part in classic drama. He suggests actors would perform it without overtime charges, emphasizing artistic integrity over profit.
A woman confirms her husband keeps late hours and instructs John to keep the house warm if he must sit up with the fireplace until three in the morning. The exchange reveals domestic routines and concern over nightly routines in a strained household.
A dialogue excerpt notes a couple eloped with Jack and lived together briefly before separating in the first week, highlighting an early marital split.
A motivational line urges a young man to rise and persevere rather than accept failure. It stresses effort over resignation and dismisses dwelling on setbacks.
A facetious stagehand jokes about trained fleas as a stunt. A fellow observer praises their usefulness as the fleas perform notable long jumps, drawing amused reactions from the stage crew and audience alike.
There is more Catarrh in this section than 71 other diseases combined and it was long deemed incurable. Hall's Catarrh Medicine from F J Cheney Co Toledo is a constitutional remedy taken internally to affect the blood and mucous surfaces. A $100 reward is offered if it fails, with circulars and testimonials available. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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