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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1917

Page

4

Van Alstyne Boosters Plan 100 Car Advertising Run

Friday visitors to Whitewright will see one hundred requisitioned cars for a booster trip. The Sun notes improved agricultural outlook due to warmer weather and recent rain, and reports Fire Marshal Gattis enforcing store sweepings disposal rules. A Jefferson Highway meeting is set for May 24 in Denison with highway officials arriving from Winnipeg to New Orleans. A controversial Rankin article is cited. Sheriff Biggerstaff augments county deputies in response to traffic issues. Glenn Doss resigns from the Sun to join the Adjutant General’s office in Washington.

van Alstyne Whitewright Gattis W. N. King Jefferson Highway Association of Texas Texas Denis Denison Winnipeg New Orleans

Dodson’s Liver Tone Replaces Calomel in Town Stores

Local druggists report calomel sales drop as Dodson’s Liver Tone gains popularity. Product is marketed as safe and effective for liver sluggishness and constipation, with a 50 cent bottle and money back guarantee.

Dodson

Whitewright Delegation to Denison and City Clean Up Plan

Whitewright plans a large delegation to Denison for a meeting. The city will inaugurate a special clean up campaign in the business district in early June. On June first all surface closets in the sanitary district will be abolished, and merchants are urged to remove them promptly to complete the cleanup. The effort relies on patriotic cooperation of business owners to rid the district of unsightly and unhealthy objects. Owners should dispose of surface closets now to aid the project.

Sherman Chamber of Commerce Boosts Local Growth

The Sherman Chamber of Commerce renewed faith in Secretary Surratt by increasing funding to 810,000 for another year. The group’s efforts, described as persistent and productive, have put Sherman on the map and highlighted Grayson County’s latent resources with a brighter, lasting impact.

Sherman Chamber of Commerce Surratt Sherman Chamber of Commerce Grayson County

Submarine Sunk by American Vessel Credited to Lt B Ware

Historical note records that the first submarine sunk by an American armed merchant vessel was credited to Lieutenant B Ware. The account highlights the surprising role of a U S naval officer in early anti submarine actions.

B. Ware

Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Quick Cough Relief

A vintage advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a soothing balsam that heals the throat loosens phlegm and kills germs. It claims quick relief for grippe croup and bronchial affections for children and adults and urges keeping a bottle in the medicine chest.

Dr. King Foley Brownsville Texas Chee. Baker

Grafonola Paid For By Public School Patrons

A Grafonola purchased during Mr. Denton’s administration has been paid in full and is now the property of the public school. Balances were covered by gifts from the 1904 History Club 36.00, Miss Nicholas 10.00, Senior Class play 8.40, and an individual 10.10.

The Sun Columbia Grafonola

Woodmen of the World Camp Plans Open Entertainment

The Denison Edhube and Trenton drill teams will attend a special open event on Saturday June 9. A street exhibition drill will be staged with music and night time initiations at the hall. Ice cream and cake will be served afternoon and night to raise funds for new uniforms.

Woodmen Denison Edhube Trenton

Stove Wood For Sale By T H Sears

Dry stove wood cut to even lengths ready for delivery on short notice. Fall measure offered. Telephone number 182 for orders.

T. H. Sears

Cotton Belt Names New Station Operator at Fairlie

Mr. M. J. McWilliams, formerly agent for the Cotton Belt at Fairlie, has accepted the position of operator at the Cotton Belt station here.

M. J. McWilliams Cotton Belt Fairlie

Po-Do Lax Promises Liver Regulation And Vitality

Sluggish liver symptoms are linked to dull brain and bad breath. Po-Do Lax, a May apple based liver regulator, stimulates bile flow and mildly laxative action to cleanse impurities. Clear complexion and renewed energy claimed. Available at druggists for 50 cents.

Durant businesswoman visits to tend interests

Mrs. Clara Caudill of Durant Oklahoma arrived for a visit and to look after her business interests early this week.

Clara Caudill Durant, Okla

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Scott Pneumon Scott & Wise Bloomfiels N. J Yee Whitewright Son J. H. Waggoner Jeanette Rankin Montana Congress Miss Rankin Honey Grove W. E. Biggerstaff Fannin County Fannin Glenn Doss Washington, DC Washington Glenn Grafonola Kart Schaffner & Marz McCarty Davis Co the Man’s Store America J. F. Lilley Heaetai Rif Orerearavorta Cety W. G. Crush G. P Dallas, Texas
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