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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1922
Page
2
Austin reports Governor Neff signed a proclamation for the general state election to be held on November 7. The mailing of ballots and the placement of George E. B. Peddy’s name await a court ruling. The measure also contemplates electing a congressman at large from Texas, a seat not yet authorized by Congress, with E. W. Cole of Austin as a candidate.
Merchants across this Bonham trade area express satisfaction with our values. M. C. Spivy & Co. Bonham notes broad approval from varied regions and business partners.
Cleveland barber George Maddrell declares bobbed hair causes baldheadedness while contrasting risks with women who keep long hair. He warns women sharing the bobbed look face equal chances of hair loss, imagining bald headed theater rows and beauty contest entries.
On customer testimony M. C. Spivy & Company in Bonham states prices are satisfactory based on buyer feedback. The note emphasizes customer satisfaction as a selling point for local commerce.
Cotton theft spreads across Lamar County with bales taken from gins and seed cotton stolen from wagons. L W Miller reports a bale and a half missing from his field, thieves described as industrious and thrifty, operating by moonlight with ample light to work by. No arrests have been made.
A vintage advertisement promotes Blue Star as a remedy for foot troubles including corns bunions calloused skin and various skin diseases. It claims not to stain clothing and notes a pleasant odor from the product.
A laxative product named LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN promises relief from habitual constipation within 14 to 21 days. It is described as specially prepared Syruphonic laxative that stimulates and regulates with a pleasant taste and a 60 cent per bottle price.
Austin, Sept. 30. Today was the monthly pay day for the department members and employes of the State Capitol, but no one received money as the State was broke. Treasury officials said wages cannot be cashed before January. The State has run on a deficiency basis for two months, with deficits climbing to a million dollars.
Sherman Sept 30 Lee Simmons stock raiser elected president Will Taylor Sherman merchant vice president and S C Swain Sherman merchant acting secretary named secretary of the 1923 Red River Valley Fair on closing day of the 1922 five day exposition A S Noble president and C A Shock secretary step down after a record fair attendance and exhibits
M. C. Spivy & Co. in Bonham advertises blankets flannels heavy underwear and other warm winter goods priced to fit shoppers ideas of good values.
A June day in a quiet Alabama town. The nearly deserted streets host a courtly figure whose actions lead to a fatal self inflicted end, transforming a tranquil afternoon into a grim event for residents and authorities.
A luxurious winter coat features a large shawl collar and deep fox fur cuffs. It showcases very wide sleeves heavily covered in silk embroidery and is lined with crepe de chine, presenting a rich, sumptuous silhouette.
A statement promises customers reliable groceries and service, aiming to meet every expectation with consistent quality. It emphasizes commitment to dependable offerings and attentive assistance, encouraging trust in daily shopping.
A Southern town scene shows a colonel and a drunk shifty-eyed man colliding in a tense alley episode. The trial ends after a two minute jury deliberation with an unexpected verdict spoken by the foreman spitting into a cuspidor. Local shop notices and company signatures accompany the passage.
The senior boys class of the Baptist Church met Sunday morning and organized with Mrs J C Gillespie as teacher. Officers were elected for a six month term: Addison Vestal president.
Worship services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with the morning topic The Day and Its Work and the evening theme The Attraction of the Present Sunday school begins at 10 a m.
The B Y P U meets at 5 30 and 6 30 with officers teachers and pupils urged to join in mission ary work this week and prepare for a great day next Sunday. Pastor G M McNeilly asks all church members friends and visitors to attend and receive God s blessings.
Colds cause grip and influenza. LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets remove the cause. There is only one Bromo Quinine. E. W. GROVE'S signature on box. 30c.
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