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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1931
Page
12
The Whitewright Sun reports on mild winter weather with lingering cold snaps, two to three inches of rain boosting grain crops, and oats thriving as farmers work fields. The publisher reflects on a Austin trip where legislators promise reform through new laws and “pet measures.”
The quarrel over moral balance opens with a Lincoln quote, then Jim Waggoner of the Whitewright Sun endures a Ground Hog Day misfortune when his wife orders garden work. A Sherman Democrat writer notes the shadowless omen, while fond reminiscence of onions and beans follows as the garden is planted late and may need replanting if Old Man Frost returns in March.
A Sherman Democrat letter praises Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt for cutting New York’s budget by nearly twenty three million dollars and discusses potential national leadership. The writer suggests Roosevelt could cut the national budget more and weighs his fit on prohibition and other issues. The piece contrasts Roosevelt with Al Smith and criticizes continued Republican governance and a costly report.
A compact survey lists figures such as Boabingson Lincoln Dickens Edison Darwin Lowell Hugo Greeley Longfellow and Buffalo Bill Lindberg, noting their prominence in the public eye during February and their lasting legacies.
Canyon News emphasizes that the most successful merchants are those who keep their name before the public through regular newspaper advertising. Spasmodic ads may bring short-term sales, but sustained advertising wins long-term customers, unlike the small, infrequent advertiser.
The text traces February from the twelfth month with thirty days to the second month with twenty eight days after Julius Caesar added July and Augustus added August. It notes February’s length changed by these historic reforms and explains February’s current position as the second month.
Historians cite multiple Saint Valentines as originators of the name and festival. The February 14 feast days of two third century martyrs sparked a lovers celebration tied to spring. The card and gift custom evolved from door to door aid, drawing lots, and betrothal customs, later becoming a male gifting tradition with its modern meaning.
Relatives and friends in Ely and Dallas announce the engagement of P. A. Ross of Dallas, son of Mr. and Mrs. N. Ross of Ely, to Miss Blanche Norman of Dallas. Ross, a Browning Ferris Machinery Co employee and Whitewright High School graduate of 1925, will wed Feb 19 after a Dallas shower event with prizes and poetry toast.
Mrs Rudolph Pannell a recent bride received a miscellaneous shower at her Tom Bean home on Wednesday. Guests included Lula Mae Caylor Hester Martin Maggie Horton Faye Wood Margaret Coggins Beatrice Maynard Eva Jane Skaggs and several Mrs W C Wood Mrs D Caylor Mrs Earl Hill Mrs Percy Darwin and Mrs Jesse Blanks with little Bettie Ann Darwin presenting gifts.
Mrs J T Warden of Lubbock Texas mails a check for 1 85 to renew The Sun and The Semi Weekly Farm News. She comments that business should improve, rain has been light, and farmers prepare land early for another crop hoping for a good yield.
In Peru a custom endures where a woman walking in public is accompanied by a tiny servant who carries her umbrella. The quaint duty highlights centuries-old etiquette showing respect and status in social behavior observed in daily life.
Mabel Katherine Reeves aged 15 of Whitewright dies February 6 1931 from blood poisoning complicated by pneumonia. Funeral at Bethel Baptist Church led by Rev. Randolph and Rev. Henderson, burial at Pilot Grove cemetery. She was a freshman at Whitewright High School and active in church, choir, and B Y P U. Survived by parents and siblings with numerous relatives. God’s will be done.
On Monday evening the Central Christian Church Missionary Society met at the home of Misses Inez and Gladys Ray. Mrs. Gomer Graves led an engaging program focusing on China Mexico and the Philippine Islands. Rev J T Purvis opened with a durational service and guests enjoyed a Mexico display then a Philippine drama and violin by Sidney Young followed by bonbons. The China segment opened with a prayer service as the group toured the regions together.
Guests were served tea and waffles before being led to the reception room where a brief report on the United Society's work was presented and a free will offering collected.
Mrs Laura Bessie Jane Riddle wife of W R Riddle died at her home a mile south of town Wednesday night at 11 18 following weeks of illness Funeral services were held at 3 pm today at the First Baptist Church with Rev W H Ackley and Rev J A Henderson in charge Burial was in City Cemetery She is survived by her husband four children Wandell 7 Hoyle Trenton 5 Ola Agnes 4 and Elba Roy 19 months also by her father George Reynolds three brothers and one sister
A collection of quick tips covering sewing on silk with a paper backing to avoid puckering, cleaning hair brushes and combs with baking soda in hot water, rejuvenating a leaky cork by boiling, and roasting poultry by using toothpicks with lace strings to avoid tearing skin or meat.
China’s Legislative Council approved a law aimed at elevating women to equal status with men in public life. The measure focuses on expanding rights in education work and political participation, signaling a shift toward gender parity within the country.
A. C. Casey, Chamber of Commerce agricultural agent, urges pruning trees and hedges before sap rise, explaining better healing. He promotes lime sulfur spray, available at drug stores, to combat scale insects and notes pruning improves shape, storm resistance, and fruit harvest efficiency. Spraying is easier with no leaves.
The article explains why writing and printing evolved to run left to right, noting that early scribes with ink could smear if moving right to left. It argues the habit stems from protecting the heart with the left, guiding eye movement left to right, and influencing daily actions such as buttoning, garment design, corkscrews, sword carrying, and clock dials.
A pound of good quality cotton seed meal furnishes as much digestible protein as three pounds of wheat bran, indicating higher protein efficiency per weight. The comparison highlights cotton seed meal as a richer protein source for feed.
Texas leads the country in cotton output and animal farming with the most mules cattle sheep goats and wool and Mohair production. The state accounts for about 85 percent of all Mohair produced in the United States highlighting its dominant agricultural role.
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