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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1922
Page
7
A mother watches her six year old son depart from the nest to begin school. He leaves childish toys behind and steps into a world of new alarms and adventures, while she recalls the ache of parting Time cannot heal. The poem honors growth and the bittersweet joy of seeing a child mature.
A verse urges kindness to a stray dog and recalls that anyone may become down on their luck. It argues a friendly touch or word can mean as much as a noble gesture, urging compassion and humanity toward animals and people alike. The closing line promotes a local gas station and auto accessories.
Druggists offer refund if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. Instantly relieves itching and helps sleep after first application. Price not listed in readable text.
A Busy Grocery proprietor, W. T. Nicholson, boasts aggressive pricing and urges customers to carry groceries home themselves. The ad also promotes Hayes Healing Honey and Grove Open-Trate Salve as a bundled cough remedy, claiming rapid relief and urging readers to ask their druggist about the combined treatment.
Austin reports the state board of control has recommended a $27,439,905 appropriation for the next biennium starting Sept 1, 1923, for department and state institutions excluding $6,617,776 for educational permanent improvements. This follows requests totaling $35,678,888, a cut of about 23 percent. The board says figures are unlikely to change before legislators act.
A Sunday evening program at the Church of Christ centered on the topic Influence led by Miss Sallie Hamilton with songs and prayers. Mrs Harp and Mrs Benton conducted readings and discussions on influence and who to influence, with participants including Miss Gladys Roberts Leon Spindle Miss Dorothy Spindle Velma Cates and Beatrice Beasley. Mrs D S McMillin visited relatives in Fort Worth last week. Physicians and Office Phone 21.
The article explains that picnic is not purely American though common in outdoor group meals. It traces the term to French pique-nique meaning an informal indoor party with everyone contributing. A 1879 French paper shows formality and contributions, noting attire and seating rules for Saint Henry’s pique-nique.
A witty exchange notes a thrift minded person saving for a rainy day with a sharp line about a hand picked umbrella collection. The remark highlights frugality and preparedness through humorous wordplay.
During the homecoming the old church bell in Honey Grove rang to summon services after years of silence. The bell, aged and once used in the union church, evokes memories of past worship as townspeople recall how Sunday mornings carried the sound across the community.
An old advertisement touts LAXOS WITH PEPSIN as a syrup laxative for habitual constipation. It claims rapid relief followed by regular action if taken 14 to 21 days. The product promises stimulation and regulation and notes a 60 cent per bottle price.
The Epworth League outlines its Sunday program with a subject on belief and its basis. Leader Miss Maxie Echols presents The Unlimited Atonement by D B Taylor and The Justification by Faith by Miss Theresa Everheart. Reading by Miss Oma Caperton and The Witness of the Spirit by Cecil Martin follow. John Webster discusses Christian Perfection, with song and a benediction to close.
A medical man opines that everyone should be on the right side of issues with one exception the politician who can switch sides swiftly while claiming 666 relieves a cold.
An advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic as a two to three week treatment for children troubled with worms. It claims to enrich the blood improve digestion act as a general strengthening tonic and, when used, will dispel worms and restore perfect health. The tonic is described as pleasant to take and priced at 60 cents per bottle.
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