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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1934
Page
8
The Silverfish moth is a serious library pest harming book bindings and fabrics. It can damage wallpaper, carpets, window shades, and even certain drugs. control relies on poison a mixture of sodium fluoride and flour or arsenic paste applied to small cardboard cylinders in hidden spots away from children and pets.
A playful puzzle lists ten Nut answers ranging from Beechnut to Buckeye with clues about sand, names, boxes, missions, vegetables, discipline, and biscuit pairs. It notes New York City boasting the world’s largest high school with 8 000 pupils and 285 teachers.
Judge J D Moore in Travis County upheld Attorney General James V Allreds suit State of Texas vs Humble Oil and Refining Co et al reclaiming 103 acres in Tom Ball field Harris County northwest of Houston as public school land. 41 acres to be sold to occupants with minerals reserved. 62 acres to be mineral leased with 1/8 royalty to school fund. Value estimated at 500000 with immediate development to protect school funds.
In Groton Connecticut lightning struck Ernest Blackington’s home causing a tree strike that carved a ditch to the porch. A cart was pushed fifteen feet, kitchen linoleum split, a door casing smashed, a water pipe twisted near a faucet, plaster torn, and shingles displaced as the bolt exited through the roof.
Senator Walter Woodward accused William McCraw of wasting public funds as Dallas County District Attorney by filing 13 978 tax suits for large fees. He argued McCraw profited under the fee system while foreclosures threatened homeowners and salaries rose without limit.
Corpus Christi William Mc Craw, candidate for Attorney General, argues the real race issue is utility regulation. He accuses Walter Woodward of opposing equalization bills for independents and labels Woodward tied to Lone Star Gas Coleman Gas and Oil and to Samuel Insull, a former utilities magnate awaiting trial.
Charles E. Duryea, inventor of the first gas buggy, still worries about rear seat bounce forty three years after his landmark Springfield, Massachusetts debut. He argues for rear engines to reduce bounce, lighter cars, and a redesigned approach for the coming years.
SYLVA N C Albert Teester the rattlesnake evangelist of the mountains showed signs of recovery today after last week exposing his arm to a deadly bite. He walked six miles to preach to followers crediting Jesus Christ as the healer and led a healing service with saints praying and singing hymns around his arm.
At a British Medical Association meeting in Bournemouth Dr Arthur Griffith explains eye strain headaches arise from fatigue of eye muscles and lowered pain threshold. He notes symptoms worsen with general fatigue and ease of detection after midnight or during quiet Sunday mornings.
Little America reports Admiral Richard E. Byrd is rescued after a three day trek by a tractor party reaching his weather observation post 123 miles south. Byrd, weak but cheerful, thanks the rescuers and asks friends not to worry. He fell ill from fumes and diet issues during isolation. A separate note observes a surge in snake skin imports by British manufacturers totaling 7,250,000 skins last year.
The government aims to limit gun circulation by requiring machine gun owners to register with the internal revenue commissioner after next month. From Sept 24 new buyers must obtain an order, be fingerprinted, and pay a $200 tax via revenue stamps. The rule targets machine guns, sawed off shotguns and silencers, with serial number protection rules in place.
The Sun publishes authorized political notices announcing candidates in the upcoming Democratic primary, subject to July action.
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