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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1933
Page
4
Public notice states that all events with admission fees will be billed at regular advertising rates. It also promises full correction of any erroneous reflections on the character of individuals, firms, or corporations when brought to the publishers’ attention. The Whitewright Sun reserves the right to publish corrections.
The speaker notes the garden will be usable soon and suggests that corn meal and a hog fowl are needed to stretch supplies for a period. The tone implies frugality and planning for continued scarcity.
Oil at ten cents a barrel in Texas and beer at fifteen cents a bottle in Louisiana illustrate how pricing differences influence neighboring markets. The note points to regional cost contrasts and consumer impact across state lines.
The Sun anticipates news that Whitewright will receive a new church building. Officials expect an official statement soon and the public awaits confirmation of the project details.
Prices of farm products rise daily and a good crop prospect in Whitewright boosts optimism with Roosevelt in the presidency.
The Sun reflects on past belief that Texas would not hold another statewide prohibition vote and notes a two in one statewide prohibition election scheduled for August. The piece ends with a poke about poll taxes.
A lobbyist gave a House member a first class whipping in an Austin hotel lobby Monday night. Two committees were appointed to investigate the affair with floor speeches anticipated. The inquiry could cost the state and taxpayers thousands in time lost by lawmakers.
Postmaster General Farley announces 83360 saved yearly by discontinuing the 1931 scales division created by Walter F. Brown. Inspectors destroyed two pairs of scales at the local post office for being off balance. Farley also cuts rents 65 percent at Electra and 43.8 percent at McGregor as part of the economy push.
Pathfinder summarizes General Motors annual report noting a drop in U S and Canadian auto production from about five billion dollars in 1929 to just over one billion in 1932 and highlights changes in GM common stock structure and exchange rates across 1920 1929 including stock dividends and par value adjustments.
Tips On Taxes reports the Forty third Legislature near session end plans to cut state government costs by 25 to 30 percent. It notes no new commissions or taxes and budget reductions across branches while boosting enforcement to curb tax evasion especially for cigarette and production taxes.
The second amendment has cleared the House and prospects for its passage look favorable. Citizens are urged to support both amendments to ensure timely submission.
The current session is seen as a success if it avoids new taxes and trims expenses while submitting two amendments. These measures would enable permanent tax reform and guard against future government overspending across branches.
Appropriations for Legislature expenses stood near $500000 a drop of about 30 percent from regular sessions after a constitutional pay raise. The Senate shifted pay to $8 a day, while the House kept $10 for members and the Senate at $8. Total session cost remains undetermined and may extend beyond four months triggering extra allocations.
The House committee on revenue and taxation issued an adverse report on the Kayton sales tax bill, which differed from the administration measure and had earlier been rejected. Doubt remains whether the bill can advance on a minority report.
The income tax bill that cleared the House appears unlikely to pass the Senate, signaling a possible stalemate in the legislative process. The split reflects party dynamics and fiscal priorities influencing tax policy at the national level.
The House last week took up the higher education appropriation bill and slashed salaries and items beyond the reductions already approved. This bill marks the last major appropriation measure. Senate figures exceed House in the bills and the gap is being bridged in conference.
State support for public schools has surged more than other government costs and outpaced tax wealth growth. Since 1920 scholastic population rose 26 percent, taxable wealth 20 percent, while State school aid increased 150 percent, prompting calls for continued liberal funding at prosperity-era levels.
Analysis of the state budget notes that after existing reductions, the Legislature can meet legitimate government needs without adding tax levies if school apportionment remains at current prosperity levels.
A narrator recalls heroes past and present from Jim Scoggin to Nelly and Sam Bass, then meets a real heroine in a poor cabin. The wife of an invalid, she shares her meal with a passerby, saying she understands want and could not turn away a needy creature.
A reflection on a young heroine facing battles alone. The text emphasizes obedience to duty and faithfulness to love, trusting in a higher Master for her reward. It contrasts a world where shared burdens would ease hardship with her solitary, spiritual courage.
The Dallas News comments on Hitler’s plan to dissolve German Free Masonic Lodges and reform them as Christian groups. It argues the move targets Jewish Masons, uses anti Jewish sentiment to rally the public, and notes that secret Masonry persists in Germany and Italy despite Nazi actions.
The text defines homicide as the destruction of a life by act or omission with the victim alive at birth and identifiable remains. It notes justifications such as defense and public threat status. It states a person need not retreat and outlines when an attack is justifiable. It then explains county structure: four commissioners elected every two years, plus the county judge, with any three members forming a quorum except for tax levies.
When you lose something, try an advertisement in the Want Column. Folks get mighty good results with these little ads, and the cost is small.
Slim Pickens acted as extra clerk at the Rye Straw store on Saturday. The proprietor has Slim ring a sheep bell for every money drop due to a rusty cash register. Atlas Peck notes spring with sunset behind his smokehouse. Depuy Constable resumes duties and invites arrest requests. Sim Flinders jokes about cigars at church. Jeff Potlocks cuts hair of his third oldest son in a corner.
Sile Kilden jokes that noticing him walk with a tilt means his right hand pocket lacks money to balance his knife and key in the left pocket. This humorous remark blends self deprecation with a sharper edge of streetwise imagery.
Slim Pickens met a necktie salesman today and chose to delay comment. He says if he and his girl do not quarrel they will likely part for Christmas in the near future.
Frisby Hancock says he will roll up his sleeves and pitch in to help the new president make the best possible administration.
A Dock Hock hound pup grabbed a dropped meal ticket and bit through all but two of the fourteen meals listed. The incident left two meals intact on the ticket.
The Improvement Association met Thursday night to discuss squeaky wheels on the mail carrier's buggy. They could not decide whether to notify the Government sternly or speak to the carrier in a nicer manner.
On the fifth day of the holidays Yam Sims found a dollar bill in his other pants. He wonders if he could be charged with hoarding or praised for his quick financial foresight.
The federal government adds a fourth indictment against Charles E. Mitchell former chairman of National City Bank alleging tax evasion for 1929 and 1930. The new claim raises the evaded tax by 666 666.67 to total 858 429.68. Mitchell has pleaded not guilty and bail remains 10 000 with trial set for May 8.
The United States Commerce Department states Africa is rapidly becoming a key market for American farm machinery, signaling growing demand and expanding exports to the continent.
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