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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1934
Page
2
The author argues business relies on belief in future returns and laments scarce data for full recovery. He recalls sea serpent tales, questions government power ventures, and predicts cheaper power from fuels. He urges thrift, targeted goods for youth, and finds true happiness in nonmaterial joy, noting brisk cheer among Black communities.
A humorous piece illustrating women's abilities with pointed examples. It notes a Boston Times fairness claim that women can conclude quickly, talk in chorus, pin a dress safely, remain cool, charm while disliking someone, throw a curved stone, say no as yes, and sharpen pencils given time and supplies.
A listing for typewriter paper, typewriter carbon, adding machine paper and typewriter ribbons offered by The Sun. Featured items include assorted paper sizes and ribbons suitable for office use. Contact details are not provided in the readable text.
In an April 1917 Sun report L LaRoe B F Gafford R H May and W R Gallaher were elected city schools trustees. Retiring W M Cox W H Stedham W L Mangrum and O W Myrick declined reelection. R A Gillett to become cashier and T J Lilley assistant cashier at First National Bank effective May 1 after R H May resigns to join Beatrice Mills. Jim Dixon sold a residence on South Bend street to R A Caylor for 1200 dollars. Two Germans alleged spies were arrested in Grayson County at Sherman and Collinsville. Only three seniors Sallye Hamilton Eva Stillwell Mina McMurry made honor roll for month ending March 30.
A 12 year old windstorm caused substantial damage south of town with barns of Taylor Autrey W Sanderson F Jones Willie Jarvis and J H Alexander destroyed, and the Marvin Methodist Church wrecked. Also damaged were Orangeville and Ely. James K Polk Hedspeth, 82, died at home Thursday morning.
Reports from 2,723 firms to the University of Texas Bureau of Business Research show a 20 percent rise in employed workers for the week ended March 17 compared with the previous year. Payroll totals are up 17 percent year over year and 1.4 percent above February levels, with the March workforce 1 percent higher than February.
Mrs Isabelle Sears widow of Henry C Sears died at her home Monday seven years after his passing. Revival services led by Rev J H Hawkins of the Baptist Church added about 50 new members to the church. A statistician reports the average hourly wage of the American worker is 90 cents. Dr Ross R May begins a special electro therapeutic course in Dallas. Adding machine paper available for purchase at the Sun office.
A farmer dumps dirt into a deep well to bury a useless blind horse. The horse shifts the dirt underfoot, rises as the well fills, and finally walks out to the pasture. The moral: adversity can become a stepping stone to recovery.
A lady asks for a nice book suitable for a convalescent patient. The bookseller proposes options, with the exchange suggesting a gentle, comforting tone and a focus on appropriate religious or wholesome reading. The moment captures a domestic scene of care and consideration for the ill.
Sun Office advertises carbon paper and typewriter ribbons for sale, inviting customers to purchase writing supplies.
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