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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1935
Page
2
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration announced a two year corn hog contract for 1936-37. It sets bases by appraisal and review, 50-100 percent hog base adjustment for maximum payment, and 25 percent corn base planting with a 70-90 percent optional range.
A patron at a restaurant muses aloud that the dining tradition is unclear. They wonder whether the act of eating is meant to cover the music or if the music is meant to distract from the meal, sparking a humorous exchange with a friend.
Former Senator Brookhart of Iowa proposes a GOP farm plan to counter the AAA arguing for a cost of production basis with government export handling. He says farmers deserve a price fixed to cost of production plus a 4 percent return, and the government would absorb net surplus profits and administer proceeds to farmers.
The HOLC disclosed that several hundred borrowers attempted political pressure to avoid mortgage payments. Officials said about six cases daily involved requests to congressional representatives, but all such appeals were rejected and noted as fair and cooperative responses. A Bailey letter urging compliance illustrated lawmakers’ demand for firm collection while honoring individual circumstances.
St Louis report quotes F Scott Mc Bride of the Anti Saloon League stating a two year survey points to the probable return of prohibition by 1945. He cites a study of repeal effects across forty four states and projects a nationwide shift toward dry laws.
Planning for Christmas cakes with dark and white fruit cake variants. Ingredients include eggs, sugar, butter, flour, dried fruits, nuts, brandy, spices, and baking powder. Instructions cover browning flour, creaming, folding, and baking at 275 to 375 degrees for one to two hours.
An aged couple mourns their son killed in an auto crash and a rural community reflects on shared responsibility. The piece, reprinted from The Progressive Farmer, urges families to support youths in education, work, and honorable habits to prevent collective grief.
Rev. Thomas B. Sowell, former presiding Methodist elder of New Mexico, joined the Christian Church after resigning from the Methodist Episcopal Church South. He denounced bossism in Methodist Church government and noted his action as a protest against elder authority.
The article notes Reverend Lowell opposing hierarchical control as pastors relocate. It highlights joining the Christian Church on grounds of faith in Christ and the Bible, and expresses concern over a single leader wielding authority over multiple preachers and congregations.
The November 8 Toronto Star published one copy omitting the Ruth Taylor murder story and Harry O'Donnell arrest. The edition was delivered to O'Donnell’s wife in a maternity hospital where she gave birth to a son.
Roadside merchant quotes fifteen cents a peck for apples and a city lady quizzes if she is a bird, highlighting a humorous exchange about price and perception.
Huntsville Arkansas report on Dewey McCullah his wife and six children living on 80 acres bought last year with a note and mortgage. They built a two room cabin a barn and outbuildings by hand using improvised tools and harvest crops with crude equipment. They own nine hogs and 15 chickens and expect to pay for the farm by year end 1937.
Official notice lists adding machine paper rolls available at The Sun office priced at 10 cents per roll. Supplies introduced for business use and prompt purchase encouraged.
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