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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1929
Page
2
Newell Johnston of the Sherman Democrat questions highway truck dimensions in Monday’s column. He argues for restrictions as oversized trucks hinder safe highway travel and notes motorists often must trail big loads on narrow roads.
The piece surveys cotton yields and farmer losses in Texas, sugar and diabetes health warnings, ad cost economics for newspapers, and traffic safety observations. It cites USDA figures on lint per acre, sugar consumption trends, insulin’s limits, and common vehicle-operator faults.
A quote frames the social critique that apathy toward neighbor welfare transforms a thriving town into a hollow city, stressing communal responsibility and civic life.
The Harper Herald of Gillespie County led by Warren Hunter with help from Daniel Hurst and Mrs. Hunter won the Belo loving cup for best printed weekly newspaper in Texas at the 1920 Texas Press Association meeting. Dallas News ran a three column feature on the Herald and its honors. The Herald also captured first place in two ad composition contests, a feat not matched by The Sun which previously dominated cups. The Sun and Troup Banner had dominated five of six prior years, and in 1928 the committee barred them to encourage broader entry.
Dallas enforces new turnover rules with an automobile pound at Harwood and Jackson Streets. Cars parked over an hour or double parked face a $2 release fee and must show ID. Police tow trucks will remove violators’ cars, signaling a shift toward stricter enforcement and increased turnover. Sherman follows with Sunday theater plans as towns adopt city status through entertainment.
A note sender in Sherman Democrat issues a swamp canary to W. J. White. Whitewright begins street paving at the start of cotton season, causing temporary disruption but promising lasting improvement.
The United States treasury says old size paper money will not be withdrawn quickly. It is uneconomical to retire notes until worn out, so the public will endure two sizes of bills for at least two years. Bank tellers face a nuisance while the average person handles limited amounts.
M K T Railway reports gross operating revenues for the first half of 1929 rose by 1,413,884 compared with the same period in 1928. Freight revenues up 922,772 with expenses at 806,235. Transportation expense ratio fell to 30.14 from 32.01. Accruals increased 170,309. Net income after charges rose 497,251 versus H1 1928.
The 1928 annual survey by the U.S. Bureau of Agricultural Economics shows a rise in average net farm returns to 1334 dollars from 1290 dollars in 1927, based on reports from about 12 000 owner operated farms.
Advice urges thrift but if spending occurs, do so in Whitewright, presenting a local twist on prudent money use. The remark highlights Whitewright as a recommended place to allocate funds while echoing broader saving guidance.
Local depot located at the intersection of Dyer and Jones. Contact numbers listed include Phone No 10 and a residence line 228 for inquiries and services.
The column declares commitment to free speech while rejecting backbiting and false suspicions. It emphasizes publishing honest differences without circulating untrue claims about honest individuals and respecting others rights to express views.
A newspaper describes its duty to present all sides of an issue while protecting readers from irresponsible statements that could harm others reputations. It frames a balance between open discussion and safeguarding individuals from defaming content.
Dialogue shows Mrs. Henpeck railing at rising costs while Mr. Henpeck fears judgment from Maria and neighbors. The exchange hints at tensions over finances and social standing in a domestic scene.
Dayton Journal notes that attempts to set airplane endurance records show limited endurance, citing early trials and practical constraints on flight duration and reliability.
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