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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1928
Page
2
The Board of Education fixed the state scholastic apportionment at $15 per child for the coming session with an estimated 1,401,374 students. The $21,020,610 total would leave a cash balance by Sept 1 1929, enabling a third $15 apportionment, while preserving the general fund and avoiding use of the $1,500,000 supplemental appropriation.
A light exchange between Jones and Mrs Smith centers on unmarried daughters. Jones asks about home living arrangements and Mrs Smith replies they are not yet married. The brief confidant tone reflects domestic chatter in a social setting.
The third Dairy Institute by the Grayson County Live stock association drew farmers and business leaders to a tree grove near Walnut Grove. Speakers from The Sherman Democrat and the American Jersey Cattle Club discussed better sires cow testing and dam quality, with questions fueling a full day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Oscar DePriest, Republican nominee for the First Illinois district, appears headed for election after replacing the late Martin Madden. The district, mainly the Chicago black belt, is described as heavily favorable to his bid, making his victory practically assured.
The San Francisco Chronicle reports an estimate that two percent of national energy could be saved if all salary checks were sent directly to the instalment people.
W C Durant motor magnate offers a $25 000 prize for the best practicable plan to enforce the Eighteenth Amendment. He cites widespread violations by big business and calls for public support of law enforcement. Submissions must be received before December 1.
A Dallas News quip notes farmers now employ a tractor that plows unattended, illustrating a lighthearted view of automated farming relief and reflecting midcentury rural modernization.
Whitewright Boy Scouts spent a weekend on Pennington River near Tishomingo Oklahoma with a camp at Devil's Den. Denison Troop No 1 joined the Whitewright troop led by county scout field man Ben Burger. The party listed includes Lloyd Stowers Donald Hall Ernest Pumphrey Leon Coffman Earl Brenton N B Nicholson Fitz Bryant Jr Jack Montgomery Robert Crowell Billie Magar Eugene Hall Charlie Mayo Benton Anderson Joe Lee and Edward Pritchett Guy Yowell Will Bryant.
Sore gums and pyorrhea are addressed with a money back guarantee on Leto's Pyorrhea Remedy. The Bow-Wright Drug Co promises a distinctive formula with certain results and offers a full refund if not pleased.
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