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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1917

Page

4

Bright but frail children need pure rich liquid food

The passage notes thousands of children who are bright yet underdeveloped, not sick but prone to colds and poor growth. It argues they require pure, rich liquid food to thrive.

Cracks At The Crowd by Claude Callan

A satirical column argues for belt tightening and frugal living during wartime. A reader anecdote about luck and misfortune is paired with quips on debt and patriotism as a thunderclap moment underscores cautious spending.

Morning money handoff and a mused bill claim

A man speaks of delivering money at dawn to a recipient and doubting a reported lost bill. The piece then compares gender roles with a wife avoiding washing and convincing her husband she wishes to do it. It notes pain in her side and questions propriety of hiring services.

Bolsinss

Quinine that does not affect the head advertised

An advertisement promotes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE as superior to ordinary Quinine claiming it relieves headaches without nervousness or head ringing. It urges readers to remember the full name and look for E. W. GROVE’s signature, price 25 cents.

E. W. Grove

Wizard Duster Sold With Each Fifty Cent Bottle

Manning and Clark offer a wizard duster with every 50 cent bottle of Wizard furniture and floor polish sold.

Manning & Clark

Freezone promised to lift corns from feet with ease

A Cincinnati authority endorses Freezone as a quick remedy for corns and calluses. A few drops relieve soreness and the corn lifts off with the skin, drying immediately and not irritating surrounding tissue. One tiny bottle costs little and cures all hard or soft corns.

Cincinnati

Dallas Red Cross Benefit Auto Race Set for June 2

Speed demons from across the country will race at the State Fair of Texas on June 2 for a 100 mile main event with a $2,500 purse and trophy. Preliminary races precede the featured event under State Fair direction to aid the Red Cross, with official IMSA sanction and prominent entrants led by Fred Horey. Manager Darward reports a reinforced dirt track and special railroad rates to attract top drivers to Dallas.

Dallas Southwest State Fair of Texas State Fair of Texas Red Cross Society International Motor Contest Association State Fair State Fair Grounds Fred Horey Fair Park Darward St. Louis St. Paul Detroit

B. Y. P. U. Program May 27 1917 Missionary Meeting

A historical notice outlines a B Y P U program on May 27 1917 featuring missionary meeting Bible quiz and scripture lesson 1 Peter 4 11. Leaders include Claud Truett Olive Neff John Ashe Cordelia Yeager and a general call for strong churches at home to support missions abroad.

Claud Truett Olive Neff John Ashe Cordelia Yeager

Grove's The Old Standard General Tonic Ad

A vintage ad promotes 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. 50 cents.

Grove

Roads Join Tie Between Grayson and Fannin Counties

Citizens from eastern Grayson and Savoy in Fannin county appeared before the Grayson county commissioners to discuss joining the two counties good roads systems. A district bond issue was being considered and the plan to unite the road networks was taken under advisement.

Savoy Fannin County Manly Thomas Whitewright J. B. Mays Hughes Reed Grayson County Commissioners Court Grayson Fannin Sherman Demorat

Lazy Liver Is Spring Fever

Promotes Po-Do-Lax as a liver regulator made from the May apple to ease symptoms of a sluggish liver. Claims to brighten brain function and counteract tongue coating bad breath headache and dizziness.

Tired of Life Backache and Rheumatism Cured by Foley Kidney Pills

Texas brakeman F A Wooley from Dallas to Jackson says Foley Kidney Pills cured his kidney trouble and rheumatism. He reports quick relief, no harm and claims the pills restore strength, ending backache and aches.

Foley Texas F. A. Wooley Dallas Jackson

Po-Do-Lax Promises Bile Flow and Gentle Purge

An advertisement touts Po-Do-Lax as a liver stimulant that improves bile flow and acts as a mild laxative to clear impurities from the intestines. It claims a clearer complexion and renewed energy and urges readers to buy a bottle at the druggist for 50 cents.

Doctors Urge Caution Over Calomel Use

Medical cautions warn calomel as a dangerous drug with strong liver effects and potential salivation. Readers are advised to use only under physician guidance and to consult a doctor about safer alternatives.

Lemolac Promoted as a Vegetable Calomel Substitute

A Victorian advertisement asserts Lemolac as a purely vegetable calomel alternative. It promises a sample if not tried and urges trial with a satisfaction guarantee from Dyer and Jones. The note adds a playful tip to spell calomel backward.

Lemolac Dyer Jones P. S

The Home Bakery Promises Loyal Customers

If you try the product of our shop once you will never go anywhere else. The Home Bakery, L. C. Long, Prop.

Home Bakery L. C. Long

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Drives Malaria and Builds Strength

The Old Standard general strengthening tonic Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic drives out malaria enriches the blood and builds up the system. A true tonic for adults and children. 50c.

Grove

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Claude Callan Star-Telegram Hert Schaffner Hart. Schaffner & Marx McCarty Davis Co the Man’s Store RED Cross Texas State Fair Track R. E. L. Knight B. Y. P. U. Program Missionary Meeting Peter Gordon Bros Old Master Coffee UW White Goods J. F. Lilley
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