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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1923
Page
7
The Whitewright Rangers defeated Whitesboro High School 12 to 6 after a fast well played game marred by few fumbles. Everheart starred with two touchdowns on strong runs while Bailey failed on both extra points.
Urges mothers to monitor for intestinal worms in children and act quickly if suspected. Recommends White's Cream Vermifuge as a time tested remedy priced 35 cents, sold by Dyer & Jones to drive out worms and restore rosy health.
J W Sanderlin of the west part of the county near the Brazos reported selling 490 pounds of softshell pecans from a single river-bottom tree for 122 dollars and fifty cents. He sold the crop in Cleburne on Saturday to a local grocer.
The Sun notes a line of engraved greeting cards with orders urged in the next days to ensure delivery before Christmas. Engraver work is already underway and it takes two to three weeks to complete engraving. Quick tire service and satisfaction promised by R S Morehead.
An old advertisement notes that Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets cure a cold in one day and relieve cough and headache. Each box bears E W Groves signature. Price 30 cents.
Sam u el Roscoe his wife and seven children perished when their hilltop log house burned near Confluence Pennsylvania. Fire trapped them as the structure collapsed. seven children aged from 13 to three weeks died in the inferno. Police fault stove heating as the fire’s probable cause.
Pittsburgh November 26. Seven deaths in as many days linked to poison liquor sold to meet pre holiday demand. Authorities from city, county and federal levels unite to curb bootleggers using medicated alcohol and hastily distilled mash with fusel oil.
New stock arrivals at M. C. Spivy & Co. Bonham offer attractive women’s garments for December selling.
An old notice emphasizes preventing infection from minor wounds. It notes one in ten cases may lead to blood poisoning or lockjaw, urging disinfection with liquid Borozone and Borozone Powder for proper healing. Pricing listed: liquid 30c 60c $1.20. powder 30c and 60c.
A note lists shoe values purchased on the last market trip from M C Spivy & Co of Bonham, indicating stock or inventory details.
The American Legion post will present war pictures at Odeon theater on Monday afternoon and night. The authentic U S War Department reels, taken by the army signal corps in France, show every division in action against Germany, forming a complete history of America's World War involvement.
Shoe values inspire frequent favorable customer comments. Our large shoe sales convince us we are delivering value for shoppers.
The Epworth League outlines its December 2 program with leader Beveridge Brents guiding the session. It lists scripture from I Corinthians 13 with prayers and multiple songs, plus talks by Theresa Everheart Maxie Echols Ben Sturdivant Martha Joe Sears.
The Texas cattle range era declines as farmers replace ranches with cotton wheat and corn. Motley Cottle and Dickens counties see a 500000 acre range broken into farm parcels to settlers. The land deal could yield about 200000 bales of cotton.
The article explains that proper management enables agriculture to flourish in what was once the dry belt. West Texas counties now grow cotton nearly as well as the Black Lands, expanding the cotton belt. Cattle profits under old methods have fallen, pushing ranches to break up and incoming farmers to take over.
A brief attention grab noting a recent shipment of furs and ladies' coats from M. C. Spivy & Co. aimed at shoppers and fans of outerwear.
Kansas City news reports Thanksgiving turkeys averaged 15 cents cheaper per pound than last year with retail prices about 45 cents. Ducks, geese and chickens sold roughly 5 cents per pound lower, while fresh eggs rose to 59 cents a dozen, about eight cents above last year.
An old advertisement from M. C. Spivy & Co. asserts the firm can serve clients to their advantage, signaling the company’s marketing emphasis on customer benefits.
An advertisement touts Laxa tive Bromo Quinine for tonic and laxative effects claiming it is better than ordinary Quinine without nervousness or head ringing. It urges readers to look for the full product name and the signature of E. W. Grove. Price listed is 30 cents.
The Ford Motor Company list shows Henry Ford and partners with stock amounts ranging from $100 to $25,500. Cash paid totals $28,000 as Ford traded his car for stock while Malcomson received stock against $7,000 of guaranteed bills. The Dodge brothers provided materials in lieu of cash. Several partners later sold stock, with notable gains and losses. James Couzens, Miss R V Couzens, and the Gray estate achieved large returns, while the gold mine venture by Strelow failed.
John Hollingsworth offers horseshoeing and blacksmithing with woodwork services. Emphasizes good service workmanship and fair pricing for every job.
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