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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1932
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun published weekly at Whitewright Texas states notices of entertainments box suppers and other bene fits with admission fees will be charged at regular advertising rates. It reserves the right to correct any erroneous reflection upon persons firms or corporations upon notification to the publishers.
The article argues that stock and bond gains may not affect daily life, while a five dollar rise in cotton prices per bale offers real relief. It notes that when commodity prices allow farmers to profit on cotton, corn, wheat, oats, hogs, and cattle, prosperous times follow for Whitewright and similar agricultural communities.
The city’s new street lighting arrangement, effective June 1, should save about 300 dollars yearly. Seventy eight 100 candle power street lamps light residential and business areas until midnight, then flood lights protect the business district. The upgrade three years ago raised wattage in mercantile and residence areas, with meter rates starting.
The article discusses Mrs. Ferguson’s plan to bar mortgage foreclosures for two years after delinquency. Proponents say it would aid homeowners in hardship, while opponents fear it could drive lenders out and reduce loan availability. Proponents argue lenders would still receive taxes and interest during the grace period.
The piece questions using government power to destroy cotton and wheat stocks held by the Federal Farm Board to prevent agricultural bankruptcy, likening it to Reconstruction Finance Corporation support for big business. It argues agriculture warrants equal government attention and relief before recovery is possible.
Fragmentary text notes the time spent on canceling war debts, mentioning a total of eleven billion dollars as a focus within the broader debate.
From April 20 to July 22 one hundred and thirty-six 48-pound sacks of Red Cross flour were distributed from the city hall. A record was kept of the names of families receiving the flour and the date of delivery of each sack. Sixty-five families benefited, with larger families receiving ongoing supply while the allotment lasted, and about one-fifth of the flour went to the country on calls from town.
An unnamed speaker recounts an internal pact to omit the phrase low mood from columns but later admits that prolonged avoidance failed to curb the sensation. The speaker concedes using the term freely to derive any possible satisfaction.
Gardeners relying on vegetable plots face severe drought as gardens burn up from lack of moisture and hot winds worsen conditions across the region.
A local reflection laments driving dated cars while new models tempt buyers. Businessmen hint the Sun must rethink its ad cue from Buy it in Whitewright to urging shoppers only if they commit. The piece uses regional flavor to critique consumer mood and sales pressure.
A dark public mood haunts the city as economic strain deepens. Citizens fear rising poverty and potential layoffs while authorities urge calm and solidarity amid uncertainty.
An aphorism notes that the distinction often lies in the moment a good man is revealed. The saying contrasts concealed virtue with unmasked character in moral judgment.
If cotton, wheat and other farm products continue to increase in price, it will not be long until all will be wearing smiles.
Republicans hope Mrs. Ferguson secures the Democratic nomination for governor on August 27 to boost their chances in November and elect a governor.
The Community Gas Company sought rate increases from the Railroad Commission for several small towns. The commission denied the petition, the company obtained a court injunction blocking further action, and then raised the rates. If the commission’s rulings only apply when favorable to utilities, the utility question is raised about the commission’s purpose.
A recent census shows Los Angeles metro area housing 50,000 cows, more than many cities. The count highlights the region’s prominent dairy and cattle presence amid urban surroundings.
Rising prices for fat hogs sheep and cattle plus lower costs bring first profits in three years for West Texas ranchers. About 125000 head of Texas cattle graze in Oklahoma and Kansas. Prices may yield 10 to 30 dollars per head in Texas. Buyers are active and conditions favorable from Fort Worth to the Pecos River.
Representative Sam Rayburn of Texas predicted a Democratic victory of about 10 million votes in November after talks in New York with James A. Farley. Rayburn, chosen to manage Garner’s vice presidential bid, urged strong leadership and criticized Hoover. He will join Garner in Albany for a August 15 conference with Governor Roosevelt.
In Henderson only two marriage licenses have been issued since the June 16 price rise, one to an Indiana couple. At Dixon three white and one black couples obtained licenses at the new $5 rate, reflecting a sharp drop in marriages across the region.
The first cotton of the 1932 crop was received in Bonham on Tuesday afternoon. It was grown by John Falls of Dodd City, weighed 585 pounds, brought 7.42 cents a pound, and drew a $10 premium.
The Department of Agriculture reduced expected corn production to 2.819 billion bushels from 2.996 billion penciled a month earlier, with smaller crops forecast for wheat barley buckwheat rye hay apples pears potatoes and hops and increases for grapes rye oats flaxseed sweet potatoes and grain sorghums. Crop conditions Aug 1 show corn at 77.4 percent of normal and other crops varying by percentage.
Julius Rosenwald, the Sears Roebuck benefactor, paid 7.825 million dollars to shield employees from stock market losses in 1929. Executors revealed the action after Chase National Bank filed a claim against his estate, noting 101,359 shares of Sears stock were posted as security as NYSE values fell.
A 12 week old infant, Bernard Myers, died at Gallinger Hospital after parents said he relapsed following the Bonus March evacuation gas explosion. Father John Henry Myers of Pittsburgh reported the child was ill and worsened after the blast, with hospital staff noting gas could have worsened the illness but not proving cause.
Charles S. Hand former New York City sanitation commissioner is named general representative for Speaker John N Garner Democratic VP nominee He will depart immediately for Texas Hand previously wrote for the World and the New York American Gov Roosevelt approved the choice
Gov. Ross S. Sterling announced receipt of blank RF C unemployment relief applications from Washington. Counties and cities should apply through local officials, who will forward data on unemployment and conditions to his office for transfer to the corporation.
The State Board of Education began hearings on reducing college costs through eliminating or consolidating courses. Institutions listed include Texas A. and M., College of Mines, North Texas Agricultural, and John Tarleton Agricultural Colleges. UT hearings postponed until after other institutions.
In Abilene during the hot gubernatorial campaign W. R. Ely chairman of the State Highway Commission and supporter of Gov. Sterling was struck by Harry Tom King area campaign chairman for Miriam A. Ferguson. Eyewitnesses said the altercation began when Ely challenged statements made by King. King swung open handed and struck Ely on the cheek. Ely retaliated but fell as onlookers intervened to separate them.
The Texas Attorney General's Department ruled that all voters in Texas must be American citizens. Mexican wives of American citizens are ineligible to vote unless they become naturalized before exercising suffrage.
About 25,000 people visit the Harding tomb in Marion Ohio each month providing steady interest in the former president.
Oklahoma Governor William H Murray unveils a new parole concept based on restitution. A youth who stole two turkeys and killed them with his car is paroled only after paying one dollar per bird, while another offender awaiting parole must reimburse thirty dollars for a stolen steer. The approach aims to deter crime by making restitution a condition of release.
Khaki Shirts of Texas was chartered here Monday to aid World War I veterans with food clothing shelter or employment. Incorporators are Jack L Campbell Walter M Scott and Creston de Costa. Headquarters will be in San Antonio and the benevolent organization has no capital stock.
Bank tellers in Albert New Brunswick reported receiving over the counter 95 dollars of the 50 000 ransom paid by Dr J F Condon to kidnapers of Charles A Lindbergh Jr Canadian authorities said the bills were turned in by a Virginia woman on vacation offering to exchange for Canadian currency.
Senator Joe T Robinson telegraphed the Federal Farm Board urging it to modify policy and refrain from marketing large cotton quantities to aid commodity price recovery. He said producers should receive better prices and noted the move could help cotton states and overall price stabilization. He suggested funds via the Reconstruction Finance Corporation if needed.
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