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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1920
Page
6
A humorous reminiscence on smart babies and parental misreads about a baby's speech. The piece highlights baby talk, the role of mothers as interpreters, and social quirks around guessing a infant's gender, with anecdotes of mistaken gender attributions and family banter.
A speaker recalls the hardships of a newborn son’s colic and long travels by night to ease his discomfort. He notes the baby grew into a strong, husky boy yet cherishes the memory of the golden-haired infant and the profound love parents hold for their children. God bless the babies.
Read about rat reproduction notes from the U S Department of Agriculture and government estimates showing two rats breeding for three years could yield 359 709 482 individuals. Act at first sign of rats with RAT-SNAP exterminator sold by Wilson Montgomery Hardware Co and Dyer Jones.
A Florida tale describes cows wading the St Johns river with minnows baiting their tails for trout strikes. The cow’s owner claims the catch as the animal drags toward shore sometimes into the business district. Local fish dealers complain the method harms their business.
An advertisement claims worms cause poor color and stomach disturbance in children. It promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a two to three week remedy to enrich blood improve digestion and act as a general strengthening tonic to help dispel worms and restore health, selling at 6 cents per bottle.
Assistant Jailer Vic Smith was assaulted by three prisoners in the Sherman county jail last week when opening the breakfast runway door. A prisoner used a canvas sling to drop on him and release others, beating Smith with two heavy padlocks. Bob Taylor, the jailed cook, raised the alarm. Sheriff Boyd Craig and Jailer Ross Stark arrived, securing the scene. Smith received head and face injuries and was treated at a local sanitarium.
A Kansas City woman asked how to reach an address and bit tobacco in a street incident. Officer Scott arrested her for disturbing the peace. Judge John M. Kennedy dismissed the case saying If women may vote, why should they not chew.
An old style drug advertisement touts Bromo Quin ine as a remedy for colds and influenza with a single brand claim on the box. It also promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment for skin eruptions bites and stings in three sizes 30c 60c and 1.20. Sold by Dyer Jones Druggists. The ad ends with a tease about want ads.
Town druggists report declining calomel sales as Dodson's Liver Tone gains popularity. Pharmacists claim the vegetable remedy is safe for all ages, guarantees relief for liver sluggishness, and offers a money back promise if not effective.
Owners of horses and blooded stock are large users of Liquid Borozone. It heals wounds festering sores and barbed wire cuts by a mild powder that leaves no disfiguring scars. Price 30¢, 60¢ and $1.20. Sold by Dyer and Jones, Druggists.
The piece notes printers find poetry a nuisance and cites a Capper's Weekly item about a newspaper versifier angered by a misprinted poem about his son titled My son my pigmy counterpart.
Lax-Fos with Pepsin is a syruphonic 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. Very pleasant to take. 60c per bottle.
Dr J B Hall a Whitewright dentist who made many friends during his stay here last fall died at his Whitewright home last Saturday from Brights disease. He was eminent in his profession with a pleasant personality and leaves many
The Tioga Herald notes friends from the state gather to mourn his demise, reflecting on a life valued by many and the community’s shared sorrow.
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure Itching Bleeding or Prolapse. Cures in six to fourteen days with first application reducing itching. Sold by pharmacies. active ingredient is zinc oxide. This period advertisement claims quick relief and refund policy.
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