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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1920
Page
3
Sanatorium Texas reports on ex-patients in the year ending September 1 1920. Four hundred twenty four ex-patients worked in gainful jobs earning from 500 to 15000 dollars annually. Total ex-patient earnings reached 385000 dollars, while sanatorium maintenance and salaries cost about 200000 dollars.
An old advertisement asserts that a 65c RAT-SNAP cake can kill 50 rats and save $10 yearly in feed and property loss. It claims the product cremates after killing, leaves no odor, and comes in three sizes 35c 65c and $1.25, sold by Wilson Montgomery Hdw Co and Dyer Jones.
A compact item notes that readers all over city look at want ads as a quick way to find jobs apartments and bargains. The notice implies broad interest and common habit among residents.
Government crop reporter's September prices show Texas farmers receive less for cotton and cotton seed than in other States. Figures compiled by the Texas Department of Agriculture list state by state values, highlighting Texas as comparatively lower.
Greenville Texas September 24 police recovered two cars stolen from the Fair Grounds during yesterday afternoon’s circus show. A car owned by J M Massay was found on the parkway near Katy passenger station and an Oldsmobile Six stolen from the Fair Grounds was found southwest of the city abandoned after hitting a stump. A Ford owned by M L Thompson remained unrecovered.
Sears Auto Co announces a fifteen percent reduction on automobile casings with a limited time to buy now and save money. The offer targets car owners seeking affordable replacement casings.
In a year of heavy boll weevil infestation the author notes less damage in large open fields than in small patches surrounded by thickets. He urges creating prairie-like conditions by clearing old fence rows, thickets and stumps to deprive the pest of winter quarters, citing Prairie areas as a model.
The State of Texas commands the Grayson County Sheriff to publish this citation for twenty days. A. M. Eyer filed a final report on the estate of Mary R. Eyer, deceased, to be heard at the next County Court civil term in Sherman on the third Monday in October, 1920. Interested parties may appear and contest the report.
Fred Lamb reports rats would not touch his best grain after using RAT-SNAP. He gathered dead rats each morning, bought more RAT-SNAP, and claims no rats remain. Available in three sizes at 85c 65c and 1.25 sold by Wilson-Montgomery Hardware Co. and Dyer & Jones.
An advertisement proclaims Cloe's Hot Blast Heaters offer large coal savings with a guaranteed reduction. The ad also promotes White's Cream Vermifuge for worms in children, noting quick improvement and robust health, priced at 35 cents and sold by Dyer & Jones, Druggists.
The article notes that golf reflects life, with many fathers believing they can offer solid advice to others, highlighting the common urge to teach and guide based on personal experience.
Two young men sought a drink with a kick, found Choctaw beer, and were jailed. One, drowsy after promising to fetch his car and settle a fine, was released by the sheriff only to sleep in his car and be arrested again by a policeman for the lingering beer effect. The incident, reported by the Bonham Favorite, ends with two fines.
Rheumatic attack relief offered by Ballard's Snow Liniment. Advertises ease of tenderness and joint strengthening. Three bottle sizes priced 30c 60c and 1.20. Sold by Dyer and Jones druggists.
Notice to interested parties in the estate of William Cash minors. Mrs. Etta Cash seeks letters of guardianship in Grayson County County Court. The hearing is at the Sherman courthouse on the third Monday in October 1920. All interested may appear and contest. return by writ to Texas Sherman dated September 22, 1920.
A colorless liquid claimed to heal wounds cuts sores and galls. Described as a marvel in flesh healing from the latest medical science. Offered in prices 30c 60c and 1.20. Sold by Dyer Jones Druggists in advertisements of medical remedies.
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