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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1925
Page
7
Mary Graham Bonner presents a whimsical view of the Tree Frogs of a marsh, noting they are quiet, blend with their swampy home, and call sparingly. The narrator describes their coloring changes, shy beginnings from eggs to tadpoles to frogs, their timid nature, and their belief that bravery is foolish in the dangers of the world.
A string of old time quips and riddles unfolds from a hannah bar style humor page. The items include wordplay on mars, teeth, doughnuts, and doors with light social bite. The humor relies on puns and playful contrasts as a snapshot of light entertainment.
A teacher asks students for opposites of misery and sadness, and the class answers happiness and gladness. When asked the opposite of woe, the eager pupils shout giddap, finishing a lively language drill.
A commentary urging personal financial independence as essential to national democracy. It argues for industrial savings, employee empowerment, and public education to foster prudent money management, mutual benefit in industry, and a path from earnings to lasting financial independence. It cautions against reliance on pensions and calls for practical demonstrations of economic democracy.
The text advocates that every young man and woman who takes a position should pursue a definite goal in saving money to combat economic illiteracy and reduce financial dependency. It frames this as a proactive approach targeting underlying causes and encouraging financial discipline.
A historian notes that China has 72 different money values and multiple currencies. The Kaikuan Tae Hankow Kuantung Eiaoping Tookwai and other units vary in weight from the liang. Travelers face constant exchange disputes as coins differ by province and port.
The passage notes that each market has its own exchange value in the native market and in the interior the complexities of dealing with cents and copper cash create frequent disputes and hamper commerce.
A satirical critique of advertising noting how it popularized brands like Castoria Sedorent Pebeco Pepsodent Gillette Marine Cutiura Pears Ivory and Arrow collars. The piece laments pervasive ads shaping choices from grooming to footwear and rings before asking if advertising pays.
An advertisement claims LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE offers tonic and laxative benefits without causing nervousness or head ringing. It urges readers to note the full name and seek the signature of E. W. GOVE.
An advertisement warns neglect of minor wounds can cause serious infection and promotes Borozone products. It recommends disinfecting with liquid Borozone and using Borozone Powder to finish healing. Liquid prices are 30 cents 60 cents and 1.20 dollars. Powder priced at 80 cents and 60 cents. Sold by Bow-Wright Drug Co.
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