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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1917
Page
6
A Newport Rhode Island soldier writes home about daily life at the naval camp. He details wake times at five, formations, chow, drills and schooling, Sunday church, Saturday inspection, and a hope to be sent to Terra Firma likely the New York Navy Yard. He asks his mother to send the paper.
The Junior League holds a program Sunday May 27 at 3 30 p m with songs and prayers. Lucy Webster sings Take My Life and the Lord s Prayer. Ben Sturdivant presents News From the Congo and Maud Mangrum speaks on A Great Girls Meeting in Africa. Helen Dixon narrates An African Chief Attends School. Members and former members are urged to attend.
A Mississippi resident from Bogue Chitto writes of relief from rheumatism kidney and bladder trouble dizziness and near falls after using Foley Kidney pills. The notice claims disordered kidneys warned by side and back pains sore muscles swollen joints and tiredness and asserts the product is sold everywhere.
Opportunity for persons in smaller towns with sales ability to use a Bethlehem motor truck as a demonstrator while in service. Bethlehem trucks will lead in Texas on account of quality price and sales plan. Texas Bethlehem Sales Co., Box 1110 Dallas.
Edgar Milan was arrested Sunday morning by City Marshal Ray and taken to Sherman. A complaint was filed against him for violating the local option law. Justice of the Peace McCrary set bond at $500, which he has not made.
Walk-Over makers keep in touch with all style centers to offer the newest styles and patterns, all bearing the Walk-Over stamp of good taste.
Walk-Over shoes are praised for their proper fit and the high standard requiring top materials for sole, heel, upper and lining. Each construction step is done by skilled craftsmen trained under Walk-Over standards ensuring durability and comfort.
Mrs F C Vader of the A and M College Texas will present a canning demonstration Thursday May 31 at two o clock in the Manning Clark store. She will show how to can vegetables and fruit with actual canning in view. Ample seating and a cordial invitation are extended to the ladies of the section to attend and learn ways to conserve the food supply and reduce living costs.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Discovery as a soothing balsam that heals the throat loosens phlegm and kills germs. It claims quick break up of colds and suits children and adults for grippe croup and bronchial affections. Dose and price given.
In Jacksonville Florida, Master R C Montgomery Jr celebrated his fourth birthday at 2201 Park Street. Eighteen children attended as games and refreshments followed a pink and white decor theme with a birthday cake and balloons.
In Judge Wilson's court an examining trial found Leon Waites of Whitewright accused of selling whisky in three cases. He was held on the first charge for 3500 dollars and on each of the other two at 250 dollars. Published in the Sherman Courier.
Blue Ridge farmer W. L. Miles sold two registered Poland China hogs for $275 total. Miles has raised registered hogs three years and notes strong demand. Buyer T. A. Lively paid $175 for one hog and $100 for the other, a solid price with meat around 40 cents a pound.
Mrs. Brodhead entertained the Social Club on Wednesday afternoon May 9 at her home. Helping were Mrs. Norris Souter Mrs. Howard Brodhead Mrs. L LaRoe and Mrs. C P Johnson. The house showcased progressive 42 and American Beauty roses. Strawberry ice cream and cake were served to members with guest Mrs. D German.
An advertisement touts Laxa tive Brom Quinine as superior to ordinary quinine with tonic and laxative effects. It claims no nervousness or head tingling and suggests looking for the signature of E. W. Grove and a 25 cent price.
A drag team from L. LaRoe Lumber ran roughly ten blocks up Main Street Monday morning before A. H. Davis halted them by grabbing the reins. The run toppled an ice wagon driven by C. P. McGinnis, who escaped with minor bruises.
Kentuckytown News lists Jim Dishner and wife, Sam Vittitoe, Robert Chumbly, Miss Gertrude Brown, A. K. Haliburton and families as visitors or attendees in Sherman. Local residents attended decoration at Wittitee cemetery and Sunday school convention with an enthusiastic group planning for the year.
Drugstore ad touts PAZO OINTMENT promising refund if it fails to cure itching bleeding prolapsed piles in 6 to 14 days. First application allegedly provides ease and rest. Price 50 cents.
The community notes progress on a new school house and Odd Fellows hall with carpenters finished and painters at work. Several residents travel or visit kin, including illnesses of Austin Clabhorn and Booker’s baby, with many trips to nearby towns such as Randolph, Wolfe City, Pilot Grove, Bonham and Leonard.
A state bank is organized at Ambrose with capital stock of 10 000 dollars. W M Stockton of the same place is awarded the contract to construct the bank building using concrete.
Dry stove wood cut to even lengths sold by U H Sears. Full measure and delivery on short notice. Telephone number 182.
Wanted a representative in Whitewright to sell midpriced autos at dealer discounts. Earn by selling in spare time. Write R. E. Mathews, Agent, Sherman, Texas.
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