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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1927
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun pledges to correct any erroneous reflection on the character standing or reputation of any person, firm or corporation appearing in its columns upon being brought to the publishers’ attention.
The Denison Herald and Dr. T. S. Clyce of Austin College clash over free textbooks. They argue about whether state supplied texts discourage parental interest and weigh the burden of costs on poorer families. The Sun’s position: three books should be state supplied, despite administration scandals.
A Sherman mass meeting approves a county road program funded largely by federal and state aid. It targets Federal and State highways, promises high grade roads within a few years, and aims to retire district road bonds to equalize the tax. The Sun expects strong Whitewright section support.
Dr R May of Whitewright, a veteran Texas physician, argues the state health department plan to immunize every three years could eradicate typhoid. He notes each infection creates carriers for years and reducing new carriers could end the disease as old carriers die.
The Sun notes a shift from mild clement weather to a string of negative descriptors. The piece catalogs conditions as bad, mean, disagreeable, dis gusting, discouraging, heart breaking and more, portraying a year of unsuitable and detrimental patterns.
Nellie Tayloe Ross, former Wyoming governor, declares is open to a Catholic in the White House to prove the nation is a real republic. She is Protestant but sees no calamity in a Catholic president.
A Mineral Wells Index column laments widespread blame language in the village. It scolds neighbors, clergy, and politicians for being quick to judge while urging action and reform rather than fault finding. The piece ends with a call for collective progress.
The release notes a $200 million stock distribution making United States Steel a billion dollar firm, ranking second by capitalization behind American Telephone and Telegraph. It lists other billion dollar entities including Standard Oil of New Jersey, major railroads, and the Henry Ford organization, while praising Dr. Elbert H. Gary as a powerhouse in Republican leadership.
A collage of jokes and quotes from multiple papers lampooning politics race and culture. Items reference Dearborn Independent ideas about books age in Constantinople foreigners in California beagles and duck waddle observers note humor about Washington Lincoln and historic wars.
In Hogwallow News Poke Eazley reports his best dog was stolen a week ago and no one has seen it. The Mail Carrier's horse frightened and fled with an eggs filled tub after a ranaway incident last Friday. Cricket Hicks asks if any eggs were broken. Miss Hostetter Hocks recalls poetry written years ago and questions public interest. Sie Kil den compares this to a man reflecting on old love letters.
A farm notice by the Calf Ribs Widow declares no hunting allowed on her land protecting wildlife. The note does not deter Bounding Billows bachelor from seeking a wife through pursuit of a widow if desired.
May Day as Child Health Day will be observed throughout the state. Dr H N Barnett state May Day chairman and director of the bureau of child hygiene notes the day originated four years ago by the American Child Health Association under Herbert Hoover. The aim is to show that the future of the state depends on healthy children who will grow into capable adults.
A call to intensified efforts to secure for every child the blessings of health and well being that are his inalienable rights.
H M Hamilton of San Antonio, formerly from here and now teaching in the San Antonio Academy, won a $104 prize recently offered by the San Antonio Light. A recent issue carried a picture of Mr Hamilton in connection with the story describing his win. The prize was awarded for the achievement noted in the newspaper feature.
In a wide participation event Mr. Hamilton was among more than a thousand people who joined the treasure hunt, marking a notable gathering in the community.
The Sun offers engraved or printed invitations and cards at reasonable prices. Availability includes engraved or printed options for various occasions with printing at the Sun office.
Advertises LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN syrup as a laxative for habitual constipation. Claims prompt relief and regular action with 14 to 21 days of use. Describes as stimulating and regulating, pleasant to take, price 60 cents per bottle.
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