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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1934
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun discusses local weather, school opening in a month, and general commentary on advertising impact and community notices. It notes a 66 day dry spell, predicts rain, and cites Dallas News on postal rules for large letter deliveries.
The piece argues about costs of bill delivery and postal envelopes, questions government efficiency, and recalls past Whitewright fires. It notes how postage and messenger delivery compare in price and suggests cutting dead grass and banning matches to prevent another 1911 blaze. It laments delay in government crop payments like Bankhead and plow up campaigns.
The Dallas Journal argues Republicans deserve a chance and lauds their nominee as an excellent choice for Governor. It contrasts Democrat errors with GOP potential, noting support from Dallas with 1,554 votes.
The Dallas Journal notes Citizens Baker alias George B Terrell drew about 5 000 more votes for State Treasurer than Tom Hunter did for Governor due to voters mistaking Terrell for Treasurer. Official totals show Terrell 248 224 to Hunter 243 246, prompting calls to remove Treasurer from elective offices.
The column cites Governor Lehman from Hamilton College saying voters get the government they deserve. It notes widespread public indifference after elections leads to inferior service, and urges citizens to engage to prevent indifferent governance.
The Ramsay Journal editorial quotes the governor remarking that public critics fault officials but rarely praise, arguing sustained effort fades from memory while criticism endures and praise is scarce.
Quip shows a diner ordering a roast beef and fried potatoes meal while the waiter lists dishes. The diner then asks for the fourth sixth seventh eighth fifteenth and sixteenth syllables of the phrase, highlighting a playful wordplay moment.
Senator Walter Woodward accuses attorney general candidate William McCraw of Dallas of acting as lobbyist and lawyer for a 3200 store grocery chain tied to Wall Street capital. The exposure alleges a future 14000 store merger may require antitrust review, disqualifying McCraw. Woodward argues for an independent AG to protect farmers and consumers from price conspiracies and unfair competition.
In a Sun newspaper clip from August 17, 1917, Whitewright residents report lightning striking a Scott Brown farm barn, Dewey the fire horse dies, and local fortunes shift as families buy land and stock. Members ponder military service, infrastructure upgrades, and personal milestones from 17 years past.
Friday seeks a residence for his family as Dr. J. N. Powell sells his Bond Street office building to R. F. Beasley. Beasley plans to enlarge the property for use as a shoe shop.
From The Sun August 17 1922 G C Wade three miles east of town delivered White Wrights first bale of cotton Tuesday W B Hestand sold his grocery to H S Mize of Toccoa GA now in charge L T Garland sold meat market fixtures to a Trenton party and residence to Ira Fleming Mr and Mrs Garland left Wednesday for Lubbock County seeking a location.
The NRA approved code No. 503 for Pretzels as a beer side partner outlining a forty hour work week and minimum wages. Machine operators receive 40 cents an hour while hand twisters earn 32 1 2 cents for men and 30 cents for women.
A humorous exchange frames a sculptor explaining a budget driven shift from an equestrian statue to a simpler figure. The dialogue highlights committee financial limits and artistic compromise. The line mirrors classic newspaper captions with witty banter.
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