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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1918
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun informs readers all subscriptions expire on the first of the month. Subscribers should notify the office if the paper is not received regularly and note the date printed opposite their name indicates payment time.
Rates listed for Grayson and Fannin counties include one year six months and .60 seven dollars. outside counties charges are one year 1.50 six months 75 cents. No subscription accepted for less than six months, payment required in advance.
In two local towns men refused to subscribe to the fourth Liberty loan issue. Citizens organized a boycott with barbers declining service and merchants refusing business. In the other town residents painted yellow the houses and barns of loan slackers as a public rebuke.
Women in Whitewright join war work with Red Cross and other groups. About fifty women replace men in stores garages offices depots and schools. Collectors go out on the first of the month to aid funding and support while flags deserve proper respect even when weathered and torn.
The measure distributes war work quotas across communities using a formula that combines bank deposits assessed valuations and population. It aims for equal application while considering local economic and demographic factors.
Grayson county officials are urged to distribute war work quotas evenly among cities. Wrightsville says it will do its share but rejects any allocation that overburdens its town. Citizens are urged to act as assets through public spirit and contribution while acknowledging town strengths and weaknesses.
Fire prevention education spread in Whitewright as Observation Day influenced behavior. Inspection blanks were given to school children last Friday along with safety instructions to reinforce firefighting awareness and avoid hazardous practices.
An advertisement urges women to use Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a temperance tonic and nervine to combat backache nervousness and fatigue. It cites a testimonial from Mrs Bettie Parker in Waco Texas praising the remedy and notes the cost and sending details from Buffalo New York.
The text notes inspection work by students to reduce fire hazards and mentions Grayson county ranking high in War Savings Stamp quotas. Whitewright district shows strong per capita sales and exceeds its quota, with ongoing pledges and a State Director offering an honor flag to encourage countywide participation.
One of the most common causes of insomnia is indigestion. Take one Chamberlain's Tablet immediately after supper and see if you do not rest better and sleep better. They only cost a quarter.
Savoy will hold its second semi annual auction sale on November 28 1918 at Savoy Texas consisting of seventy five head of hogs including both sexes all ages. A thoroughbred stock and poultry show accompanies the event. 21 nov 15.
Private Will J. Cox of Company H 859th Infantry, part of the 90th Division, reports from a hospital in France after being slightly wounded by shrapnel while going over the top. He expects to return home by Christmas and thanks readers at Whitewright for their support, noting his father and mother as locals well known in town.
If children are subject to croup or there is fear of an attack, procure Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and study the directions for use. It is a favorite and successful remedy for croup, and following the directions carefully is important.
Hugh Boren located a boy's raincoat and turned it into the Sun office. Claimant may recover by calling the paper, describing the garment, and paying for this notice.
The Sun presents steel engraved Christmas cards to order with designs including an American flag. Suitable for soldiers in France, these cards carry home ties and can be sent unlimitedly. Fifty designs available with prices to be seen in store.
An old advertisement touts lemon juice mixed with orchard white as a cheap freckle and complexion lotion. It urges readers to massage the mixture into the face neck and arms daily to fade freckles and blemishes and achieve clearer softer skin.
The ad promotes Christmas cards priced as low as nine dollars for twenty five cards from a major engraving house. It guarantees satisfaction and urges customers to order by November 20 to receive samples soon and place orders.
An advertisement touts Todson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable substitute for dangerous calomel. It claims calomel irritates the liver, causes cramps and nausea, and warns users against salivation, urging a switch to Todson's product for bilious symptoms and byline claims of quick relief and child safety.
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