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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1926
Page
6
A British Broadcasting Company stunt used a highly sensitive microphone to capture a "mosquito quartet." The ordeal caused two mosquitoes to die from stage fright while others escaped or buzzed, with Capt. West detailing the feeding and handling process. England heard the insect chorus.
A 500-year-old Latin manuscript titled The Book of Hours, valued at $15,000 and part of a $2.5 million collection owned by Dr. Otto H. Vollbehr of Germany, was stolen from a National Arts Club display. The thief also removed the glass case padlock. a $1,000 reward is offered. The item dates to the fifteenth century and includes four miniatures by Attavanti Degli Attavanti.
Notice to property owners and interested parties that during the First Called Session of the Thirty-Ninth Texas Legislature in Austin on September 13 1926 a bill will be introduced to create Road District No 5 in Grayson Special County. The act validates district organization bonds and taxes and makes related orders legal evidence. Dated August 9 1926 County Judge R M Carter.
The Boro zone liquid antiseptic and Berozone powder are touted as superior wound treatments for torn flesh cuts and lacerations. The liquid heals infections and poisons while the powder acts as a healer. Prices range from 30 to 60 cents and up to $1.20 for liquid. powders are 30 and 60 cents. Sold by J. L. Kirkpatrick, Druggist.
A tonic claiming to purify blood and enrich it with iron and quinine. It promises stronger vitality, improved appetite, and color in cheeks, noting its appeal to children and its malaria and grip germ destruction. Priced at 60 cents.
In Chicago Col Edwin Emerson secured agreement from Dr Vellbehr to display a medieval pope manuscript collection at the Arts Club with Miss Ruth Raymond in charge. She recalls a man peering over the case shortly before the collection vanished, and he is described to police.
Austin Chamber will urge Texas city chambers to send delegations to prepare statistics against a general fire insurance rate increase sought by insurers. Hearing set by State Fire Insurance Commission for Oct 20. Cary H. Mueller predicts 250 businessmen may attend. Hearing originally slated for June 29 and moved to Oct 30 due to data delays.
The post office department has issued a fraud order against F. H. Cross of St. Louis and various trade names. He is charged with swindling children, women and others by selling guinea pigs with promises to buy back or return profits that never materialize.
Postoffice inspectors traced the operator to a prior life as a paper hanger and a failed Belgian Hare scheme. He started the guinea pig business on April 1, 1926, receiving 50 to 100 letters daily and cashing money orders up to $100 daily. He offered pigs at $4.25 a pair with a buy back promise, but only after shipping ten pigs in a crate, forcing a year wait.
At a National Editorial Association gathering in Los Angeles 147 editors were polled on repealing the 18th amendment with 144 voting no. On modifying the Volstead Act 98 voted no and 29 yes. Reported that 109 editors said drunkenness decreased under prohibition, while 18 disagreed.
An advertisement promotes LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN as a Syruphonic laxative for habitual constipation. It claims prompt relief with regular use for 14 to 21 days to establish regular action and notes it is pleasant to take, priced at 60 cents per bottle.
The writer says few editors are bought by oil or whisky interests and most work for the public good. He argues that claims of press control are unfounded and that such talk is false and unserious.
The Sun announces availability of engraved cards invitations and announcements with best available workmanship. Visit The Sun office to place orders and review samples.
An advertisement targets working people describing liver sluggishness causing languor and low spirits. It promotes Herbine as the purifying medicine to restore energy and ambition, priced 60 cents and sold locally.
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