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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1919
Page
8
The Sun announces a price increase due to rising costs with new rates starting November 1. One year 1.50, six months 75 cents, three months 40 cents, with old rates available until November 1 for prepaying subscribers.
Advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic to lift tired weak women. Claims include non alcoholic vegetable formula, 60 cent tablets, and a testimonial from Mrs Annie Laura of Mus. Annie Laura praising recovery after childbirth and chronic pain.
Quote attributed to J. J. Hill emphasizes that opportunity attaches to sharp minds rather than pursuing individuals. The saying contrasts passive chance with proactive intellect.
Nick notes the pleasure diners take in the hamburgers and chili as skilled cooks aim to please the palate with flavorful offerings.
W. T. Truett ships a carload of lumber and building materials to Bokchito Oklahoma for a farm rent house. Lumber is cut locally and ready for installation upon arrival. Craig's Cafe advertises fresh oysters and service.
Advertisement notes Ode Crowell the drayman offers prompt hauling on all calls and provides telephone contact as part of service.
The Pilot Grove column reports continued rain and cloudy skies dampening morale and causing crop damage. Local residents attend the Victory Fair with Dallas visitors including Mr and Mrs Clent Hopper S Lowe F M Sloan and W W Judd. Nettie Williams returns to Dallas after a visit home.
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel for liver and bowel relief. It claims quick improvement without griping, warns calomel causes sickness, and urges readers to ask a druggist for a bottle tonight, with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
Rosa Judd daughter of J D Judd has accepted a position as bookkeeper at F M Sloan’s and will meet her many friends. Boll worms nearly destroyed the cotton crop of Will and Ed Queen of Waco, sons in law of Mrs Cora Butt and J B Farr. The Queen couple are now at Westminster helping gather the fleecy staple when dry.
Ohio affidavit states Frank J. Cheney senior partner of F J Cheney & Co promises one hundred dollars for every catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Sworn December 6, 1886 before Notary A W Glean. Claims medicine works through the blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by all druggists. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Mrs W D Farr announces the marriage of her sister Miss Leila Owens to Mr Edward L Brown of Dallas on October 1 in Frankston Texas. Brown tours with Electric Appliance Co of Dallas and is currently stationed at Chickasha Oklahoma. Bayl or Female College alumnae in Belton recall Owens from two years ago.
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