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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1916
Page
4
The margin shows subscription end dates with headlines noting all subscriptions expire on the first of the month. The Northeast Texas Press Association will meet at Sulphur Springs on September 15 and 16. Also noted are rising book and paper costs, credit payment issues, and opinions on cash versus credit purchases affecting living costs.
Roumania’s entry into war signals potential peace and a drop in wheat prices as Russia gains a market. cotton may rise to 20 cents with demand from Germany Austria Hungary and neutral countries. The Comptroller’s report notes 44 people convicted of tampering with national bank funds. U.S. public schools cost far more than Germany yet deliver less value. German system supports longer terms, health and meals, reducing juvenile delinquency. The Van Sickle Carnival Company faces closures across Slaton Plainview Snyder with no stopover prospects on the South Plains.
The Savoy district faces a $40,000 bond election for road improvements. Reports from Whitewright Sun and Savoy Star indicate almost all Fannin county towns have approved good road bonds and Savoy is expected to follow suit, with the community willing to fund better roads.
A rainy spell touched Ely with several Sunday visits and gatherings. Prof Frank Grammer of Savoy sang at Marvin Sunday evening. Many families, including the Smith and Buchannan clans, shared visits with relatives. News notes include illness on T L Hopkins list, Grandma Murray’s return from Randolph, and a telegram about M F Clark’s daughter near Bells not expected to live.
National Dress Goods Company announces a full line of fall and winter samples available for viewing before purchase. Miss Sallie Moore invites prospective buyers to inspect the latest offerings and place orders.
The C M E Church presents Mme Francis E Motin of St Louis in a recital on Wednesday night September 13 at the church. Proceeds go to the church and an invitation is extended to white attendees with a reserved section. Admission 25 cents. Extracts praise Motin as a powerful descriptive reader and the greatest colored woman dramatist of today according to Jacksonville Daily Times and Bishop Conner.
A new remedy named Anurie by Dr. Pierce claims to eradicate uric acid related pains from rheumatism lumbago and gout. It supposedly draws uric acid outward and delays artery thickening, with a 50 cent package available at druggists and 10 cents for a large trial package from Buffalo.
A brief article explains catarrh as a common ailment signaling general weakness. Local snuffs or vapors offer little relief, so treatment should target the cause by enriching the blood with Scott's Emulsion, an alcohol free medicinal food and building tonic. Tryst. Scott & Bowne, Bloomfield, N. J.
The Chattanooga Daily Times lauds Madam Francis E Motin as a premier impersonator whose renditions span the Lyrics of the Negro race to Shakespeare. The Texas Freeman notes she has made a hit in Houston and that none equal her in the city.
A vintage drug ad touts Dr King's New Discovery as relief for cold symptoms. It highlights a balsamic mix to ease a stuffed head sore throat and tight chest, urging persistent use until the cold ends and noting a 50 cent price at the druggist.
Local bakery urges residents to support community by choosing homegrown baked goods. Emphasizes local sourcing, neighborhood economy, and friendly service from familiar bakers.
The ad claims rain exposure causes rheumatism or neuralgia and promises fast relief with Sloan's Liniment. It notes quick penetration without rubbing, soothing sore joints, muscles, and minor injuries in children. A bottle costs 25 cents at your druggist.
D A Ray declares no partner and relocates headquarters to Jess Graves barn. He lists phone as 67 and urges calls every thirty minutes to pursue business, signing with date 4 25.
A Sun newspaper notice promotes bargain subscription clubs promising savings on multiple periods. Readers are urged to consider joining to access discounted rates and exclusive offers through the paper’s subscription program.
C A Landrum of San Angelo Texas reports relief from backache after using Foley Kidney Pills. He notes pain subsided before finishing the first bottle and no recurrence occurred. The medicine purportedly stops pain by aiding kidney and bladder function, with Dyer & Jones Drugists promoting its use.
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