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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1919
Page
11
A Pennsylvania Grit reflection on a prosperous father who provides education and comfort yet remains unhappy. The piece highlights a strained domestic dynamic where the wife focuses on social duties and appearances while the father longs for genuine affection, urging the family to revive dormant love before it is too late.
A discussion traces Cockaigne and Cockney links to Cocaine origins. It notes Coca plant derivation and the chemical suffix ine. The piece contrasts pronunciations and etymologies of cocayne, cocaine, paresis, and Cockaigne with historical guesses.
On armistice day a Black trooper encounters French soldiers and wakes next morning facing drunkenness charges. The captain notes a strong record, asks for an excuse, and the man offers humorously that he has a “reason” learned from the crowd calling it encore.
During the Madero era in 1910 Mexican railways began using concrete culverts and bridges. Concrete structures largely resisted bandit attacks and other damage, while wood and steel equivalents were destroyed.
A terse notice states a service car is available at any time with reasonable prices and a contact number for Roscor Cook. The OCR notes twenty prisoners escaped a convict camp near Tom Rean last week, with Overseer Boren recapturing one in Whitewright and rearresting five more east of Bells.
A organization records a death tribute for Bettie Lou Badgett. It expresses sorrow for the loss, solidarity with her family, and a wish for Divine Providence to grant consolation in this time of bereavement.
Frank P. Holland announces Farm and Ranch growth from monthly to a weekly illustrated paper and offers a money back guarantee. He urges progressive farmers and livestock breeders in Texas to subscribe for two dollars for three years, with a full refund if not satisfied after three months. He also seeks active local representatives.
The secretary of the Baraca Fidelis Class at Baptist Church expresses condolences and asks that grief be shared with the family of their departed friend.
Advertisement claims Chamberlains Tablets restore health and happiness to those troubled by indigestion biliousness and constipation. The notice urges readers to try the remedy and promises satisfaction.
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