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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1920
Page
2
The National Preserves and Fruit Products Association said sugar shortage does not exist and its members will stay out of the market until prices fall. Marcus Blakemore, president, cited DOJ and refining industry input, estimating inflation and hoarding by speculators.
Buy a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy before leaving home. It cannot be obtained on hunting, fishing, or prospecting trips, nor on cars or steamships. It is most likely to be needed in those times and places. The safe way is to have it with you.
McKinney shows a marriage tying two families in a web of step relationships. Miss May McCollum wed J. M. Scott, whose father married May’s mother two months earlier. The union makes Mrs. Scott both step-daughter and daughter-in-law to her husband’s father, while Scott is stepson to his mother-in-law and step brother to his wife. The note explains the kinship is legal but not blood-based.
Gray Holliday announces his qualification and intent to seek the office of County Clerk. He pledges to care for the office properly and asks voters to consider his candidacy in this 4 page notice.
Cashier J. M. Kirby of the First State Bank in Westminster reports the oil well test at Westminster has reached 1500 feet and will likely descend to 3000 feet if no oil is struck sooner. Geological data favor oil bearing sands under Westminster. The test is on Wallace Hughston’s farm near Westminster, conducted by Pilot Grove Oil & Gas Company.
A period-voiced excerpt, credited to Exchange, condemns gossip as demoralizing and corrosive to faith and honor. It urges readers to avoid scandal, distrust, and rumor, arguing that a community thrives when neighbors are believed and judged by character rather than hearsay.
A plea that quiet condemnation of gossip will curb violence and hydrophobia, reducing harm along roads and in homes. It urges teaching children that gossip is dishonorable and that faith in humanity promotes societal happiness and safety.
The article argues that internal medicines for chronic rheumatism are largely wasteful and promotes Chamberlain's Liniment as an effective external treatment. It claims about 99 out of 100 cases respond to topical application and advertises prices of 35 cents per bottle and 60 cents for large size.
Dr. Crane argues happiness is a state of mind possible for all through daily deliberate thinking. Start each day with pleasant thoughts, avoid worry, and practice self discipline to reduce unpleasant moments while recognizing personal faults and seeking mental mastery.
A brief Garrison News note reflects on tending a weaker plant and raising it to a stronger state, asserting that the underlying principle remains consistent across cases.
Citizens of Savoy sign petitions to move the Savoy and Elm Grove road to intersect north of a creek and to alter the south road to start near the Methodist church on the Savoy and Bonham road. At a recent commissioners meeting the proposal failed for want of a motion, though more names joined a second petition.
In spring many suffer from stagnation and toxins in blood and turn to tonics like Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. An anonymous testimonial from San Marcial New Mexico cites relief after two months with the remedies, praising health regained and courteous service from the specialists.
Commissioners met last Wednesday and kept the Savoy and Elm Grove road as originally proposed. Altering the plan would void the year old J W Rooks contract and force a new agreement, likely costing more given current prices. The Savoy Star notes the board’s stance amid concerns over costs and project delays.
The article urges every person to give their best effort to support their family by maintaining peak physical condition. It stresses personal responsibility and disciplined living as foundations for future security and well being.
An old advertising blurb promotes Rub My Tism as a powerful antiseptic that kills poison from infected cuts and cures old sores and tetter, dated in an Adv December 1 context.
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