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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1925
Page
7
In Midland County a Georgia seed sale led rancher B W Floyd to plant cotton on one acre. The patch yielded one bale and 800 pounds of seed cotton, the first seen here. The crop spurred rapid growth, with three gins planned and farmers expecting about a half mile per acre or a bale.
An advertisement promoting Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy for dullness after meals. The copy claims the tablets stimulate the stomach liver and bowels and revitalize the body, offered at 25 cents.
Three Japanese women believed they would remain single and chose death at Asama Volcano. They climbed into the flaming crater after bidding farewell to the world, a tragedy tied to societal fear of spinsterhood. Takeji Kobay-
The Boro zone liquid and powder combination claims to rapidly heal torn flesh cuts wounds and lacerations. Liquid comes in 30c 60c and 1.20 packages while powder is 30c and 60c. Sold by Bow-Wright Drug Co.
Police investigation reveals three young women, Asha, Shika Sema, and Kiyo Maruyama, aged 25, 24, and 23, respectively, agreed to die together after becoming despondent about loveless lives. The trio discussed the plan before their deaths were discovered.
The Fort Worth Record notes Bryan's departure will alter Democratic dynamics. Though no longer a leader, he retained substantial influence and even veto power over candidates on election day. His absence smooths the path for corporate-backed figures who want a safe, sane mimicry of Republicanism to use in emergencies.
William A McAndrew superintendent of city schools Chicago argues for stronger moral training in public schools over material gain. He says character building should take precedent over money grubbery and asserts that literacy and higher education improve employment prospects.
A Dearborn Independent piece argues home discipline shapes character and warns that diplomas alone prove nothing. Without moral responsibility, youth become barren. classics and sciences train the mind, and true value lies beyond material aims.
A West Indian radio listener laments long sermons and argues preachers should cut talks in half to improve them. The column critiques excess verbosity in religious addresses and questions if lengthy sermons serve listeners.
LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN is a specially prepared syrup toric laxative for habitual constipation. It relieves promptly but should be taken regularly for 14 to 21 days to induce regular action. It stimulates and regulates and is very pleasant to take. 606 yer bottle.
The text argues faith appeals to feeling have limits as even strong sermons exhaust the listener. Citing Poe, it notes a 2500 word sermon read in 15 minutes by Carenter from a mountain as an ideal model. It warns preachers against vain repetition and suggests saving breath could draw more worshippers, referencing the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
A humorous exchange features Tommy and his sister debating spelling and synonyms. Tommy asks what a synonym is and his sister explains it as a word used when the other cannot be spelled, capturing a light tone of playful wordplay.
Public notice commands Grayson County officials to publish for ten days. Mrs Bess Reynolds seeks letters of administration for A G Reynolds in Grayson County probate court. Hearing set for the third Monday in September 1925 at Sherman Court House. interested parties may appear and contest.
An advertorial note promotes Laxative Brom Quinine tablets to end a cold in one day. It claims to stop cough and headache, and to work off the cold. Each box bears E W Grove’s signature. Price listed as 30 cents.
The document notes the writ execution and is witnessed by R. Q. Loving Clerk of the County Court of Grayson County Texas. It is dated August 19 1925 and signed with the court seal in Sherman. Lucile Schleuse serves as Deputy Clerk.
A medical notice offers a free booklet titled The Story of Pellagra detailing symptoms such as nervousness stomach trouble and weight loss. It claims the treatment is endorsed by a State Health Department physicians and hundreds who tried it, and notes over two thousand treatments sold in twelve months by W C Rountree MD of Texarkana Texas.
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