This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1943
Page
4
Public notice from Whitewright Texas states second class mail matter and that all notices of entertainments box suppers and other benefits with admission fees will be charged at regular advertising rates. Memorials and resolutions will also incur charges.
The notice lists association officers J H Waggoner publisher Glenn Doss managing editor and a subscription price of 1.50 per year payable in advance. It promises full correction of any erroneous reflections brought to attention of the publisher.
The President, speaking as Commander-in-Chief, calls for relentless Allied action against Germany and Japan in 1943. He stresses civilian resolve, unconditional surrender, and a quick end to the war, with unity against Axis efforts to sow disunity and a return to peace after victory.
The piece praises San Antonio’s scenery and theatres including the Majestic and Aztec while noting the city’s military presence and charm. It contrasts Los Angeles with Texas hospitality and laments a projected $11 million shortfall in state funds, urging economy in Austin and reduced state department spending to support war taxes and War Bonds.
Connelly notes the House of Representatives passes the bill to lift the $1,750,000 ceiling on Old Age Pension funds and send it to the Senate for amendment or approval. He mentions optimism among some Austin observers that the Senate will pass or revise the measure for a more equitable pension system. The fate of emergency and ceiling measures depends on the Senate and the governor.
Local representatives announce review of legislation that could affect constituents. The measure seeks to shape services, taxes, and programs within the district. Details and timelines to be provided at upcoming meetings and votes.
The article recalls Justus von Liebig's 1835 mirror invention using silver nitrate on glass and the long deposition time. It notes a 1940 breakthrough by William Peacock that sped up silver deposition to under a minute using an air gun, transforming major mirror production.
A distinguished Boston man travels through Salt Lake City en route to the Pacific Coast and chats with a young Mormon girl who proudly says her Sunday school has a missionary in Boston.
The San Antonio News notes two key dates: December 29, 1945 marks Texas admission centennial and February 16, 1946 its statehood centennial. It envisions a Greater Texas through renewed education, industrial growth, and aerial expansion, highlighting wartime gains in resources, aviation, and population as the state enters its next century.
H. Lewis Clark in Our Dumb Animals extols earthworms also called fishworms as vital to soil fertility and farming. He praises their industrious soil turning, moisture retention, and role as natural chemists while noting global presence and potential demand from florists and farmers.
Postal inspectors traced an unclaimed parcel containing a month-old baby boy believed murdered in Boston and mailed to Chicago. Chief Inspector Albert Wetmore said the box addressed in care of general delivery was opened yesterday. the infant was wrapped in gingham cloth and a Boston newspaper.
A dramatic, rough spoken item describes Dooley a hard worrkin lad who would still be alive if he had not been carrying dynamite after the whistle blew. Sun Want Ad urged readers to seek results.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.