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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1916

Page

8

Citation By Publication in Grayson County Texas

The sheriff is commanded to publish a citation in a Grayson County newspaper for at least twenty days to summon all interested in the estate of Carrie Knecht deceased. Julia Williams executrix filed a final report with the Grayson County Court for civil business to be heard on the first Monday in September 1916 at Sherman Court House.

State of Texas Grayson County Grayson Carrie Knecht Julia Williams Court House Sherman W. S. Reeves

Hogwallow News Oddities and Local Humor Tidbits

A long list of quirky notes from Hogwallow recounts Luke Mathewson and his four dogs at church, Klick Hellwanger leaving the Excelsior Fiddling Band to study music, and Sid Hocks seeking two weeks more on his jail term for gambling. Various townsfolk are described with humorous vignettes including boat leaks, submarines feared near Gimlet creek, a squirrel hunt, red pepper heat, and a moonlight Hagford picnic arriving too late for the moon.

Luke Mathewson Luke Klick Hellwanger Excelsior Sidney Hocks Tickville Raz Barlow Gander Creek Raz Dock Hocks Gimlet Creek Dad Sizemore Fletcher Henstep Yam Sims Cricket Hicks Chicago Poke Easley Fit Smith Isaac Hellwanger Wash Hocks

Fort Worth Star-Telegram on fashion contrasts

Luke McLuke quips that men avoid clothes that make them look funny for style’s sake, while women prefer looking bold over staying out of fashion. The remark contrasts gendered fashion pressures and humorous stereotypes from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Luke McLuke Fort Worth

Jitney Offer for Foley's Cough Remedy Trial Pack

A mailed slip offering a trial package from Foley & Co. of Chicago includes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills for back and kidney ailments, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation and biliousness. The promotion asks buyers to send 5c and their name and address to receive samples.

Foley & Co Chicago Foley Dyer & Jones

Enlist in peaceful pursuits at Sherman Business College

Re cruits drilling day and night at the Sherman Business College in Sherman Texas under the personal direction of experienced drill masters Write for catalog A special half price offer to one High School graduate in each county Home study course too Shorthand department directed by O S Gresham expert court reported 2t

Sherman Business College Sherman Texas O.S. Gresham O. S. Gresham

Modesty and Fashion in Edenic Tales and Modern Ads

A dated collage notes changing norms from biblical modesty to contemporary fashion, laments prune prudery, and parodies ads for Lax-Fos laxative and Sherman Business College. It stacks verse, a medical quack line, and education pitches amid 1920s style newspaper humor.

Dodson's Liver Tone Rival Calomel in 19th Century Ad

An old advertisement condemns calomel for causing sickness and salivation and promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable alternative. The pitch claims the tonic cleanses the liver, purges sour bile, boosts bowels, and leaves the user vigorous without side effects. It guarantees satisfaction and resale value for families and children.

Tre Dodson

Kidney Trouble Relief Patient Credits Foley Pills

T I Hutchinson of Little Rock Arkansas says for ten to twelve years he suffered kidney trouble. He tried many remedies and doctors but grew worse until Foley Kidney Pills helped him. After using five boxes he is now well. The pills drive out aches from kidney trouble and bladder disorders disturb sleep. Dyer and Jones.

T. I. Hutchinson Little Rock Ark Foley Dyer & Jones

Californian Kidney Trouble Relief With Boley Pills

A Copperopolis man credits three bottles of Boley Kidney Pills with curing severe kidney trouble, reporting no recurrence. The notice extols Foley Kidney Pills for reducing back pain, stabilizing kidney function, and boosting energy, with DYER & JONES as local druggists.

Jack Maltos Copperopolis Calif Foley Dyer & Jones

Liv-Ver-Lax as Calomel Substitute in Health Note

Health note touts Liv-Ver-Lax as a harmless vegetable alternative to calomel, claiming similar efficacy without violent effects. Endorsed by L. K. Grigsby and sold by Dyer & Jones, the ad advises demanding the genuine product with signature. It then inserts a humorous movie scene aside about sneezing and a Wall Street jab.

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