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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1933
Page
6
A reflection on Roosevelt and the New Deal as the nation recovers from hardship. The author notes a shift from fear to confidence, praises Roosevelt for addressing unemployment and credit problems, and urges support for continued reforms to restore prosperity.
In Jonesboro Arkansas the Baptist tabernacle housed two rival services as factions of Rev Dale Crowley and Rev Joe Jeffers clashed. Police seized three buckshot loaded shotguns near the choir. Five men were arrested on assault charges and the building was guarded while a court settles the dispute.
Mrs F H Scott of Roanoke Virginia describes weakness back pain and exhaustion. After using Cardus she gained weight and color improved and she regained strength. Her mother had used Cardus and advised trying it. Cardus is sold by local druggists.
Former Governor James E Ferguson released a campaign itinerary to press repeal of national prohibition and to modify Texas constitution to legalize beer sales. He backs a 20 million dollar state bond issue to ease unemployment hardship with federal aid at risk. He will speak in Abilene Fort Worth Greenville Tyler and Temple from August 21 to 24.
The piece traces the word whoopee from its early use in Massinger and Dekker to today. It notes that while the term appeared as an exclamation, its modern sense as a noun tied to celebratory drinking slang developed in New York after cowboys and circus performers popularized it in America.
The President announces a nationwide reforestation program now operating at top speed. About 300,000 workers in emergency conservation camps nationwide engage in trail building fire defense, hazard removal, insect control, and forest cleanup. Plans include later tree planting, soil erosion prevention, and broader land restoration efforts.
The zoo director reveals the big cats are fed red meat with cod liver oil weekly and fast on Sundays. On weekdays the animal house teems before 2 p.m., but Sunday at 2 p.m. passes quietly as the cats appear to know the day or count it, though no explanation is offered.
A humorous exchange features a cook asking if eggs should be turned over and a gob replying about delivery to the Museum of Natural History. The light dialogue reflects playful wordplay and curiosity about extinct creatures.
The white marble used in the Washington capital building came from Lee, Massachusetts, supplying a key historic material for the national monument.
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