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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1934
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun notes poll tax must be paid before February 1 and reports on income taxes for 1933 and 1934. It highlights a record Katy Railroad safety achievement, Grayson County beer licenses, and concerns over national debt rising from 16 to 31 billion dollars, with editorial commentary on local business activity.
In Grayson County money remains tight with casual counterfeit fear nearby yet taxes show improvement as delinquencies drop. Roosevelt’s New Deal drives rising mail and parcels, alongside soaring cotton prices from 2/3 to 11.05 cents per pound year over year. If 1934 acreage cuts fail, question marked by analyst.
The text argues that prosperity depends on prosperous farms and the close link between industry and agriculture. It stresses that the AAA program needs full cooperation from farmers and every American, and that fair prices will enable farmers to spend on goods, bringing better times.
Tuskegee scientist Dr. George W. Carver announces discovery of a mineral oil from peanuts that shows tissue building properties and aided two infantile paralysis cases. He cautions it is not a cure but shows promise with fat production and healing effects after nine applications.
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration says full farmer cooperation with production adjustment programs could add more than 800 million dollars to farm income in 1933 and 1934. When including commodity loans and surplus removals, purchasing power into agriculture may exceed 1.25 billion by February 1935, with cotton, wheat, corn, hogs, and tobacco signups shaping the anticipated disbursements.
A collection of editorials arguing against government dependence and promoting individual responsibility. The Wood County Democrat voices the need for self-reliance to restore national footing, while the Tyler Journal warns against overindulgent parenting that hampers a child’s independence and fairness among siblings.
Yale economist Prof Irving Fisher lists eighteen individuals he says truly understand the real meaning of money. Among the thirteen Americans on the list are eleven college professors and two bankers, with no merchants manufacturers statesmen or editorial writers. Still, there is something cheering.
A collage of editorial quips from major papers comments on private opinion as public enemy, anti dry laws and government market controls. It notes Governor Ralph opposing outsider meddling and cites economist Virgil Jordan criticizing New Deal while warning recovery hinges on private initiative.
The Wichita Falls Times quotes a concise remark about pretense and understanding, noting a majority who do not pretend to understand and the quiet blessing for those who do. It applauds Professor Irving for compiling a list while excluding editorial writers. A joke follows about naming The Hague versus Reno reflecting on peace efforts.
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