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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1921
Page
15
A column of brief observations spans law, society, and humor. It cites a Georgia corn figure, jokes about bohemian bachelors, a Missouri centennial toast, calls to curb beauty contests, and satirical takes on divorce, politics, and rural life. Also notes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claims.
A Dallas Fort Worth newspaper column laments censorship as biblical themes such as Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden face strict editing. The piece critiques American tourist frugality, foreign shopkeepers hit by it, and warns of lax attitudes toward money and luxury versus frugality.
Commissioner Haynes declares bad contraband whisky will be poured into gutters. The remark contrasts two views on whisky and notes farmers face debt with this year’s crops, fearing punishment, while noting hell is here and now.
Report notes a question about Bobbie's eating schedule and states that Bobbie has no between meals. The wording mirrors a brief household inquiry from a past era. No additional individuals or organizations are identified.
Austin Aug 29 The University of Texas total appropriations for the next two years fall by 19 607 each year totaling 39 214 in general revenue reductions. Main university and medical school funding is listed with El Paso Mine and Metallurgy also receiving smaller totals. Governor Neff plans to review bills by Sept 1 and hinted at possible vetoes using his blue pencil amid continuing budget battles.
The Hartford Insurance Company wagered $1,000 against the American Legion’s $70 that it would not rain during the union week in Red River County. They lost as rain occurred, prompting praise for the Connecticut men who backed Texas weather.
A report notes a claim of 666 cures for Dengue Fever linked to a domestic dispute. The text includes a line about sharing sorrows and a husband blaming the respondent for everything, with the date 9-23 referenced.
Order of Sale issued August 3 1921 from 44th District Court Dallas County in United States Bond Mortgage Co versus J B McCollum P F McCollom Ellis Giles and J H Starnes No 38954 B levied August 4 1921 sale set September 7 1921 at 10am to 4pm at Sherman Court House door highest bidder cash to convey all right title and interest of J B McCollom and P F McCollom in 60 acres in Grayson County Texas being part of Section 11 University Land patent to William Warden by Pat
Sheriff W B Craig issues a sale notice for abstract No 1355 in Whitewright Trenton area Grayson County about 4 ½ miles south west of Whitewright and 4 ½ miles northwest of Trenton to satisfy a 3195 10 debt in favor of United States Bond and Mortgage Company The sale covers a defined parcel bounded by section lines and Pilot Grove Creek with McCollom as owners The writ was issued August 4 1921 by Deputy J H Taylor and sheriff W B Craig
Advertisement asserts that worms cause unhealthy color and stomach issues in children and promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a blood enriching, digestion improving general tonic. It claims regular use for two to three weeks will expel worms and restore health, with a 60 cent price.
Navasota Texas resident Mrs W M Peden recounts recovering strength after realizing gradual health decline. She describes nervous fatigue and inability to work, then credits Cardui for improved appetite rest and energy, noting she later used it as a tonic. She urges other women to try Cardui, as do thousands of users and drugstores.
An advertorial claims Habitual Constipation can be cured in 14 to 21 days using LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN Syruphonic-Laxative. It purportedly relieves promptly and should be taken regularly to stimulate and regulate bowel action. Very pleasant to take, priced at 60 cents per bottle.
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