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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1924
Page
4
Whitewright welcomes visitors next Monday as merchants prepare bargains for trades day shoppers. The Chamber of Commerce allocates free money gifts totaling 50 dollars in sixty two prizes. Two $5 prizes, five $2 prizes, fifteen $1 prizes, twenty 50 cent prizes, and twenty 25 cent prizes will be distributed to early spenders.
Riley Williams, president, says the Bells District Fair will be held September 23 24 25. Committees are appointed and meet monthly. Williams notes they never quit, starting work the day after the prior fair ends. A carnival is planned this year as in the past.
Dyer & Jones advertise Borozone liquid and powder as a superior wound treatment. Liquid antiseptic purports to purge poisons and germs while the powder is described as the great healer. Prices range from 30 to 60 cents and up to $1.20 for liquid.
A historical notice explains how tiny pipe leaks dramatically increase water usage. It lists discharge rates for openings of 1/2 inch down to 1/32 inch, showing hourly and monthly gallons lost to leaks. The figures underscore costly waste from even minuscule leaks.
The article urges immediate repair of leaks such as dripping faucets and faulty cut-offs to curb water waste. It notes that even tiny leaks in wells and toilets drain thousands of gallons, costing the public equally to the amount actually used.
Slaton Texas May 9 M G Davis formerly of Trenton Texas this week bought four lots in Slaton to build a leading modern gin plant in West Texas The gin machinery is en route and will arrive in time to operate for the first bale of 1924 cotton Davis will install five 80 saw stands and already owns four sections of land west of Slaton.
C A Blann, jeweler of Leonard Texas, announces W F Brown will join Dyer and Jones in Whitewright after three years of trusted service. Blann endorses Brown as an honest Christian gentleman and requests favorable consideration from local tradespeople.
Mrs Sarah E Lentz at Biardstown Texas has operated the US Post Office in her home for nearly forty four years celebrating her 75th birthday on April 26. Appointed April 2 1882 she has served under both Republican and Democratic administrations.
An advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets as a quick cold remedy. It claims to stop coughing and headache and to work off the cold. Box is signed by E W Grove. Price listed as 30 cents.
The report notes that she has served continuously for 42 years with no recorded complaints about her conduct in office. The Paris News references the long tenure and clean record as a notable aspect of her public service.
An old advertisement offers Blue Star Remedy for skin diseases including itch eczema tetter ring worm poison oak and old sores. It guarantees the jar will not stain clothing and is sold by Dyer & Jones.
A fish shop owner unveils a sign reading Fresh fish for sale here. A curious customer asks why the word fresh is included, suggesting the shop might not sell any fish if it were not. The humorous exchange highlights shop pride and customer wit.
A shopkeeper trims a fish sign to read only Fish for sale while customers debate the sufficiency of a minimal alert. One passerby notes the odor betrays the sign, while another questions the need for even that brief phrasing.
When you have a blow out bring your tube and casing to us we will fix them right Prices very reasonable R S Morehead
An advertisement claims Adlerika relieves constipation by acting on both upper and lower bowel. It asserts the product eliminates gas and poisons and cites a woman’s statement about digestive discomfort and a remedy that improved her condition.
A fragmentary note cites a quip that no campaign orators have been quarantined for foot and mouth disease because they have good feet. Another line advertises getting casings repaired for summer driving, claiming old casings can be almost as good as new.
Piles cured in 6 to 14 days by PAZO OINTMENT promises relief from itching burning and bleeding. If it fails to cure, druggists refund money. It relieves itching and proclaims painless sleep after the first application for protruding or bleeding piles.
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