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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1915
Page
6
Mrs J L Landrum state organizer calls Grayson County clubs to Denison on November 18 for a six to seven a m visit of the Liberty Bell. A club breakfast and noon luncheon will be provided as part of the program. Nine clubs exist already with plans to organize more across each school district.
Property known as the Webb house near Grayson College listed for sale by Citizens National Bank of Longview. L J Everett president urges assessment and asks for wired offers.
An advertisement promises PAZO OINTMENT will cure itching blind bleeding or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days or the buyer gets a refund. The first application provides relief and ease. Price listed at 50 cents.
The Philadelphia Press notes a theory that the sun’s gradual contraction during cooling supplies its energy. At the current heat loss, the sun would shrink four miles per century, possibly becoming Earth-like in density after millions of years. The piece cites the sun’s composition, heat delivery, and vast energy output in space.
The Danish artist Professor Tuxen received a 12 000 ruble order from the Russian emperor for a painting. In Petrograd the czar praised the work and issued payment. The check faced a discount and only part of the sum arrived. The czar later issued another order for the deducted amount, completing payment.
The piece highlights old style letter closings contrasting with modern succinct signatures. It cites a 1713 Duke of Shrewsbury letter to Sir Thomas Hanmer, promising faithful and obedient service, and notes bellicose 1594 subscriptions by the Earls of Huntly and Errol threatening consequences unless prisoners were released.
A Birmingham Age-Herald quips about a local boy on the corner with hands in pockets and whistle, identifying him as a newspaper seller after school. The exchange highlights community labels and youth street vending.
A native notes that news of her sister's illness arrived “a little while before the guinea fowl talk” meaning around 5 o'clock in the morning, reflecting scarcity of clocks and timekeeping by natural daily events in West Africa.
A Houston Post quote exchanges a grim joke about marital strain. A husband laments his wife threatening to leave while another character dismisses the threat as common, ending with a resigned, dark humor reflection.
A Kansas City Journal quip contrasts love’s fate with modern housing trends. It notes that affection has shifted from a cottage to a bungalow, framing domestic life amid evolving times. The piece uses a witty, period tone to reflect social change.
A compact reflection quoting Carlyle on the primary obligation of a man to master fear as the essential duty guiding conduct and resolve. The saying underscores courage as foundational to character and action.
Washington reports Mexico re enters the family of nations after three years of civil war and revolution. Venustiano Carranza becomes chief executive of the de facto government with plans for municipal and congressional elections, aiming for a presidential vote in June. The United States recognizes the Carranza regime and will exchange diplomats.
In the Kansas City Journal a dialogue arises about fashion and style as a languid lady expresses interest in high brow effects she reads about in the papers, while the speaker questions how to finish a look with a pen ceiling brow reference.
An old advertisement touts No. Six-Sixty-Six as a malaria and chills fever prescription. It claims five or six doses will cure and that taken as a tonic prevents fever returning. The product is said to act on the liver without causing gripe or sickness and is priced at 25 cents.
D S McMillin returned Wednesday from Oklahoma where he spent several days. He visited Tishimingo on Monday and reported heavy rains caused widespread flooding in low lands. He spoke with Ash Lock, who farms Wade Sears and John Hoard land, noting nearly all his land was underwater and water levels higher than in years past.
An advertisement urges households to use Dr King s New Discovery for coughs and colds during season changes. It claims strong testimonials from a user and family and promotes price options of 50e and 1.00. Cards can be printed for distribution.
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