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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1920
Page
1
A Whitewright man reports a dramatic rat versus dog incident. His large rat dog attacked an extra large rat, but the rat bit the dog on the jaw and within two minutes the dog collapsed dead, with the rat in its mouth. The owner claims the dog’s eyes turned green and died from poison injected by the rodent.
A London unveiling of a Abraham Lincoln statue drew a distinguished crowd led by Elihu Root. The London press praised Lincoln as a model of statesmanship, linking him with Washington, and urged Britain to find leaders like him to steer the nation.
A quotation from The Youth's Companion invokes the need for strong leadership during a national crisis. It urges unity and public service from American citizens and reference to trusted leaders who can guide the country through difficult times.
A short medicinal note advertising White's Cream Vermifuge as the remedy against tapeworms in children. It claims the worm destroys health, while the vermifuge restores vitality with one or two doses. The price is 35c, sold by Dyer & Jones, Druggists.
West Virginia hens were found to contain whiskey in eggs after a baggage mishap drew inspectors to four cases. Each egg had been blown from the shell and sealed with cement after the whiskey was poured in, an attempt to evade prohibition rules.
James McGuire of New Jersey endorses RAT-SNAP saying a dollar spent on the product saved the price of a hog. The cake bait comes in three sizes 35c 65c and 1.25. It is not eaten by cats or dogs and is sold with a guarantee by Wilson-Montgomery Hardware Co and Dyer & Jones.
The body of Miss Lila Sharp, drowned in Red River at Love Valley Oklahoma Friday morning, was found floating face downward north of Denison. A search party led by George Shields pursued it but lost contact as it drifted. Officers at Paris were advised to watch Arthur City as searches continue.
Lax FOS with Pepsin is a syruphonic laxative designed to relieve habitual constipation. It should be taken regularly for 14 to 21 days to induce regular action. It stimulates and regulates, and is very pleasant to take. Available at 60 cents per bottle.
Ex Governor C W Swisher of West Virginia urged Republicans, praised Texas as a great state, and criticized the current campaign as harmful publicity. He suggested Texas would benefit if it went Republican and spoke to Rotarians at Crazy Cafe in Mineral Wells on August 28.
A father divides his wealth between two daughters, one receiving a pearl and the other a grain of popcorn. The pearl is kept locked away, while the grain grows into a gift of joy for many. A tale from Temple Mirror by Austin Callan illustrates how small gifts can brighten the world, unlike costly riches that fail to help.
The national nonpartisan campaign committee of the AFL released a report favoring Governor Cox over Senator Harding. Prepared by Gompers Woll and Morrison, the document asserts Cox shows deeper grasp of workers' needs and broader industrial statesmanship while maintaining the federation's nonpartisan policy.
Government figures claim two rats breeding for three years yield 359 709 482 rats. Act when you see the first rat. RAT SNAP offers quick clean extermination with no mixing or odor. Cats and dogs avoid it. Sold by hardware stores and dyer and jones.
A damaged fragment notes Mrs. Smith turning to her husband after returning from a dinner party. The text offers no further context or outcomes.
A woman questions John about telling the Thompsons he married her for her voice. John, usually tactful, stumbles and admits he needed a reason and improvised that line for the moment.
Mrs Joanny reports buying RAT-SNAP after seeing a rat in the cellar last fall. She says dead rats were found during a move with no smell, claiming RAT-SNAP worked. Available in three sizes 35c 65c and 1.25 with sales by Wilson Montgomery How Co and Dyer Jones.
A North Carolina public official files a $100,000 lawsuit against a wealthy Black man for alienation of his wife. The Honey Grove Signal questions the bizarre suit and wonders about the state’s reactions to such a case.
A farm owner feared rats and, after a neighbor used RAT-SNAP to great effect, tried it herself. She reports it killed 17 rats and scared the rest away. RAT-SNAP sold in three sizes 35c 65c and $1.25, guaranteed by Wilson Montgomery Hardware Co. and Dyer Jones.
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