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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1933
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun outlines a $1.50 annual subscription payable in advance and notes mailing as second class matter from Whitewright Texas. It leads with holiday shopping and mentions Texas gubernatorial candidates and a call to pay poll tax. The paper comments on California lynchings and urges lawful trial and execution.
With the fourth Monday on Christmas Day the Whitewright trades day was rescheduled to Friday December 22. The event offers last minute Christmas shopping plus a free rodeo and other trades day features for attendees.
A historical note states cotton, wheat and corn farmers gain from improving conditions while stock and dairy farmers face steep challenges with rising feed costs and stagnant livestock prices, signaling widening agricultural distress.
The article argues repeal of prohibition aims to curb bootleggers and raise revenue, noting Texas drinkers favor good whiskey at reasonable prices. It also laments Grayson County crime, asking what crime would merit the death penalty after a 99 year sentence for a woman’s murder and noting no white man has received the death penalty there in decades.
State Superintendent L A Woods endorses a practical plan for more efficient Texas schools. The system and laws grew without a unifying long term plan, resulting in sporadic developments and lack of overarching efficiency. The proposal argues for increased efficiency and economy to benefit citizens.
The automobile dealers code effective December 1 fixes trade-in allowances by car age and resale value, preventing higher offers from different dealers and ending competition among dealers for used car prices. It also notes January as a window for political announcements as office holders seek re election.
The article lists anticipated opponents for officials from United States Senator Connally to precinct officers. Rumors suggest challengers for the congressman in the district, Grayson County’s three Texas House members, the sheriff, and several local races. Voters who skip poll tax may forfeit upcoming fun next July and August.
A collage of witty editorial quips from several papers noting cost of living changes, Mussolini marriage plans, gold prices at record highs, and opinions on brain work versus physical labor. It also mentions fears among linotype operators during talk of Russia and Japan war.
Quotation from Atlanta Journal noting that most public complaints about unfair practices align with existing laws when researched. Emphasizes a call for legal remedies and the idea that statutes already cover many grievances.
A renowned neurologist counsels business leaders to start a collection during the current economic strain. He suggests the habit would offer focus and consolation, and many financiers acknowledge a desire to begin such a pursuit despite uncertain times.
A Harley Street expert notes that humans are taller in the morning and become shorter again by month end, a claim reported by Punch in London.
The Colt Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company prospered after a Texas driven shift to the Walker pistol. Texas Rangers influenced design, boosting Colt’s orders when government sales lagged. The six shooter revolutionized Plains Indian conflicts and helped Texas consolidate territory, while Texas proved Colt’s invention’s value to a skeptical world.
The historical boundary of Texas was originally defined by the Nueces River. This geographic reference marks the earlier western limit before shifts in territorial lines.
Denk Botts comments on expenses reflect his wealth while Sap Spradlen notes a store move to widen the street. Atlas Peck's wife reframes argument as a conversation with three negatives. Sile Kilden predicts broad changes yet onions retain their familiar look and smell.
A carload of visitors stopped in town this morning. Atlas Peck's wife asked their origin purpose and destination, but the travelers only said they were passing through.
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