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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1923

Page

3

Discovery of insanity care announced cures paresis with drug

Chicago reports the discovery of a cure for paresis using tryparsamid funded by the Public Health Institute of Chicago. Dr. A S Loewenhart and Dr. W F Lorenz say 42 advanced cases and 14 early paresis cases show strong cures, returning patients to society and families after years of study beginning in 1919.

Chicago Madison Wis Public Health Institute of Chicago A. S. Loewenhart University of Wisconsin W. F. Lorenz Wisconsin Psychiatric Hospital Lorenz and Loewenhart

Mexico Mothers for Prohibition

The Mothers' Congress in Mexico City urged prohibition and cited one saloon per 400 people versus one school per 800 children. It criticized city authorities for beggars and fatherless youths in the streets and drafted a bill to create juvenile courts nationwide. It urged forced care and reduction of homeless children in major cities.

Mexico City Congress Mexico

Dry Sleuth Jugs Own Son as One of Liquor Gang

Hugo Oklahoma May 28 Federal officer W M Scott brought three prisoners jailed for prohibition law violation for hearing before a U S Commissioner One prisoner was his son Howard Scott The elder Scott said he warned him to stay away from bad company and arrested him for violation of the law

Liquor Hugo, Okla W. M. Scott United States Howard Scott Scott

Child Hurt When Struck by Car on Lamar Street

May 27 report from Sherman states five year old Elsworth Matthews was taken to Sherman Hospital after being struck by an automobile while in front of his home on Lamar and Maxey streets. He suffered a broken left thigh and multiple bruises from being dragged briefly. Witnesses cleared the driver Stanley Hayes Jr. of blame, noting the child darted back toward the machine after crossing.

Sherman Elsworth Matthews R. E. Matthews Lamar and Maxey Streets Sherman Hospital Stanley Hayes Jr Bruce Bruce Ave Philis Lyn Wendell Lyn Wendell Mr. Johnson

Feared the Artistic Touch in Boston Transcript wordplay

Feared the Artistic Touch reports a riddle about why Rich would not consent to his daughter marrying the young artist. The punchline suggests that Rich feared the artist would draw on hire, turning a social union into a commissioned sketch.

Boston

Gulf to Canada nonstop flight sets solo record

Lieut. Harrison G. Crocker piloting a De Havilland from Ellington Field Texas to a Canadian border point near Trenton Michigan, flew 11 hours 29 minutes covering 1150 miles with 250 gallons of gasoline. He landed at Selfridge Field Michigan after 11 hours 29 minutes in the air with no engine trouble.

Selfridge Field Mount Clemens Mich Harrison G. Crocker de Haviland Ellington Field Houston Texas Trenton Crocker Army Flying Field

Thinks His Money Is Counterfeit and Throws It Overboard

Michael J. Sullivan manager of the Canadian Shipping Company and Izzy Jacobs were detained on arrival aboard the Homeric on charges of passing counterfeit money. Federal authorities later said the bills were genuine and released them. Sullivan admitted tossing about $1,500 in counterfeit common notes overboard after realizing the truth.

New York Michael J. Sullivan Canadian Shipping Company Salem Mass Izzy Jacobs Homeric Sullivan Jacobs

New Giant Sea Monster Found in Norfolk

A 15 ton sea monster with 2400 pounds of stomach contents was brought to Norfolk by the steam yacht Tamiami after being caught off Florida. The 44 foot long creature, 23 feet in girth, carried an octopus, a large black fish and 1500 pounds of rock coral. Scientists deem it prehistoric in origin and plan to send the animal to the Smithsonian Institute.

Norfolk Virginia Florida Smithsonian Institute

Needle Removed From Hand After Twenty One Years

Cleburne May 28 George Lee a Santa Fe perishable freight inspector has returned from Temple hospital where a needle concealed under the flesh in his palm for 21 years was removed. A tiny thread fragment remained in the eye of the needle.

Cleburne George Lee The Santa Fe Temple Hospital Lee

Five Jacks and Stallion Burned to Death in Farm Fire

Collinsville Texas May 25 Five jacks and one stallion perished in a late night barn blaze on the Hufford farm near Collinsville. Fire origin undetermined. Insurance stood at 1400 for livestock and feed and 800 for the barn.

Collinsville Texas Hufford

Ferguson Announces Probable Candidacy for Senate

Former Governor James E. Ferguson via his Forum announces a probable bid against Morris Sheppard next year. He cites personal wealth from cotton and livestock as enabling the race. Rumors list candidates like Tom Blanton Tom Connally Neff and George E B Peddy if Sheppard runs again.

United States Senate Morris Sheppard James E. Ferguson the Forum Ferguson State Senate Sheppard Tom Blanton Abilene Tom Connally Marlin Neff George E. B. Peddy

Local Auto Supplies Ad Featured By R S Morehead

Advertisement for tires tubes gasoline oils cup grease and accessories urges customers to see Morehead before buying. The message emphasizes a broad stock of automotive products available through R S Morehead.

R. S. Morehead

Sun office sells typing and office papers bundle

An advertisement notes the availability of adding machine paper typewriter paper and carbon paper for office use at the Sun location.

Sun Office

Pierce and Sons Promote Fountain Beverage Stand

An advertisement proclaims the fountain at P. J. Pierce & Sons as the most satisfactory place to drink cold beverages, inviting customers to quench their thirst.

P. J. Pierce & Sons

Repaired and Varnished Furniture by W. J. Looney

Old furniture repaired and varnished to look like new. Prices reasonable. W. J. Looney offers furniture services.

W. J. Looney

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Mothers For Prohibition Stanley Hayes Canada Gulf Edison Mazda Sevas Jess Proprietor Kirkpatrick J. L. Kirkpatrick First National Bank Davidson J. W. Davidson Planters National Bank Dallas Mangrum Brothers FORD Sears Auto Company Whitewright, Tex
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