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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1920
Page
6
A Dallas Times-Herald commentary praises the quieter, domestic side of moving pictures. It argues films showing home interiors yards and flowers inspire viewers, especially women, to recreate beauty in their own homes, with scenes conveying attraction without didactic instruction.
James McGuire, a prominent hog raiser, urges farmers troubled by rats to use RAT-SNAP. He spent $1 on the cake, claiming the rats it killed saved the price of a hog. RAT-SNAP comes in three sizes 35c 65c and 1.25 and is sold by Wilson-Montgomery Hardware Co. and Dyer & Jones.
Gunter reports games where Whitewright players quit after disputed umpire decisions. A safe call on third base was ruled out, then a foul near three feet was deemed fair, prompting the team to walk off. The traveling umpire drew sharp local commentary.
A humorous meditation on truth and lies, praising honesty yet noting courage in deception. The reader follows reflections on truthfulness across ages, quoting famous figures, and observations about how women and preachers view honesty and liars in daily life.
The speaker recalls a testy social scene about aging beauty and honesty. Mrs Jones is praised yet mocked, exposing vanity and hypocrisy. The narrator admits to being a reciprocal liar who mirrors others insults and compliments, defending his gray hair and baldness with sharp retorts.
A 50 year old physician built a rural practice then became famous for uniform cure success. He moved to Buffalo and marketed Golden Medical Discovery nationwide, a tonic and blood maker made from roots and barks. Over twenty four million bottles have been sold.
Big tire sale now on with 15 percent off fabric and card casings while supplies last Sears Auto Company offers limited time discounts on tires and related materials.
Claims the tonic purifies and enriches the blood with iron and quinine, boosting energy, appetite, and color. Presents as non patent medicine, widely used for malaria and general strength with a long history and a 60 cent bottle price.
Mrs Keach explains longtime fear of rats and how a neighbor’s success with RAT-SNAP on her farm led her to try it. She reports killing 17 rats and scaring away others. RAT-SNAP is sold in three sizes 35c 65c and $1.25, guaranteed by Wilson-Montgomery Hardware Co and Dyer Jones.
An old advertisement proclaims a blood purifying remedy that restores vitality and energy. It promises strengthening and invigorating effects with a price of 60 cents.
A vintage health notice warns that calomel containing mercury is dangerous and can poison the body. It emphasizes immediate sickness from its use and urges avoidance due to potential bone and stomach harm.
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable substitute for calomel. It claims the product cleanses the liver without upsetting the stomach, salivation, or weakening the next day, and even recommends giving it to children for gentle relief.
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