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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1929
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun outlines subscription terms, editorial corrections policy, and advertising rules. It notes two USDA workers killed 100000 rats in Amarillo and jokes about mice. It mentions road bonds for Bells to Whitewright and Collin County and cold weather reports from readers.
Ben C. Richards Jr., once a Klan figure and Dallas political operative, faces a three year sentence for forgery tied to a bank clerk shooting in Dallas. He says publicity harms him and calls for whitewashing of his case.
In a Fort Worth Star-Telegram editorial reprinted here, the piece urges President-elect Hoover to form a cabinet based on capability and public service rather than appeasing various pressure groups. It argues the best service comes from appointing capable individuals the president believes will serve the country.
In a windy note, Morrison announces he will remain with S M U and the city continues its routine. Farmers seek dry spell to sow oats and prep land for spring. the piece recalls Texas’ 30 year cold snap of 17 below zero and a recent 9 to 20 above zero weekend.
A collection of light editorial quips from various papers. Topics range from air travel and taxation to war, politics, radio, and social behavior, highlighting public ironies and political stances with a humorous, unsigned voice.
The ex-students organization backing the students union project at the University of Texas reports cash and securities totaling 175000 dollars. The first unit, a combined auditorium and gymnasium costing 500000, will be apportioned 325000 by the regents. T. W. Gregory of Houston, campaign chairman, said construction could begin promptly for the next basketball season.
Henry Ford argues saving money alone is not a virtue and urges saving for worthy aims. He cites Edison and his own frugality to stress that money serves as a tool for self improvement and greater service, not as an end.
Readers urge action on a fatal grade crossing accident corruption in logging denatured alcohol sales to youths and radical education concerns. They demand end to gangster influence in politics and calls to improve sidewalks paving and town beautification.
A public message urges town residents to push for more factories, better fire protection, lower insurance, beautification, and a larger water supply. It questions why residents have not acted and stresses that representative locals should contribute time, energy, and funds to civic projects.
The Detroit Free Press reports a nine day wedding in the Serbian village of Sotina for Anton Sergius and Theresa Schwartz. His father invited 550 guests and 2200 more arrived uninvited. The feast included six cows, forty six pigs, sixteen calves, 600 chickens, 300 geese, 500 turkeys, 20000 quarts of beer, 10000 quarts of wine and 200 quarts of plum whiskey. After nine days of revelry they slept for two more days.
Editorial cautions motorists to maintain control as even a calm car can become a dangerous force when the driver loses focus. The piece argues discipline behind the wheel is essential to prevent crashes and harm on the road.
A dialogue riffs on domestic mood and partnership as a critical social lens. The exchange weighs patience and temperament, suggesting enduring harmony when affection counters tension.
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