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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1939
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun issued by J. H. Waggoner outlines subscription at 1.50 per year payable in advance and notes postoffice entry as second class mail matter. It lists that notices of entertainments box suppers and other benefits with admission fees will be charged at regular advertising rates along with memorials and resolutions and promises correction upon complaint to the publisher.
The paper notes Grayson County salaries total 122735 excluding justices and constables. Key department totals include Assessor-Collector 19710 Sheriff 17050 District Attorney 10270 County Auditor 9900 County Clerk 10810 District Clerk 7750 County Judge 5770. Six department heads earn 4750 for a 28450 total. It suggests a county manager form could cut costs 25 to 50 percent, saving about 50000 annually. Also mentions Southern Tenant Farmers Union seeking federal aid for 1700 ousted sharecroppers near Sikeston Missouri and federal relief urged by the President.
A legislator drafts a constitutional amend ment taxing property by equity rather than full value. A $500 down payment on a $5,000 home yields tax on 10 percent equity. half payment yields half taxes. The flaw is unpaid remainder. A revised plan would charge mortgage holders proportionally. A Dallas jury found that sudden turning after a crash implied contributory negligence. A Dallas man sues Railway Express after a truck backed into a light pole, the pole top shard injuring him.
The piece warns removing cotton stalks would ruin fertility. It notes a few farmers still burn stalks, but most plow them under to preserve soil health, arguing soil would soon be too poor to sustain cotton crops.
J. W. Henry recalls a railroad man recounting his Christmas Eve drink episode in Alabama. He bought gifts for his family after returning home to two sober daughters playing with corn cob dolls and vowed never to touch whisky again, insisting no father should drink and neglect his children.
An English visitor’s tale printed by Terry Printing Company in Detroit contrasts perceived US recession with abundant spending. He notes crowded theatres and football crowds with $2.60 ticket averages, bustling stores, and many cars in New York, suggesting higher prosperity than England.
A New York Journal editorial asserts advertising does more than sell goods. It promotes welfare by informing the public about dental care and general health through toothpaste ads, radio messages, and illuminated displays, contributing to better living and national progress beyond commerce.
A hopeful explorer presents an ancient Egyptian papyrus seen as an IOU from the time of the Pharaohs. The artifact is described as very valuable and raises questions about whether the money noted could still be collected.
Rep Arthur Holland of Belton calls for a clear legal definition of need under the age assistance law to remove discretion by officials. He argues that a statutory definition would prevent injustices from varying interpretations and notes that support by children and non revenue producing homesteads should not count in determining need.
Mrs Brown remarks that Mrs Green wears odd stockings and Mrs Green replies that many ladies do not have more than one pair. The exchange shows light social chatter over a trivial clothing detail.
Texas state employment service reported 736 611 jobs found in 1937 including 309 629 in private industry 358 345 on farms and 68 637 on public works The Dallas office placed 25 607 in regular employment 22 254 private industry 3 246 public works 107 farms and 25 731 in limited farm employment At year end 222 536 persons remained on active files seeking work.
A judges remark notes fishing sighs arise not only from hooks but from anglers fretting over their own weight. The line highlights the social preoccupation around body image among fishing peers.
A verse notes a woman who does no traditional crafts or labor yet would be a joy as a life partner, suggesting she would be a good home-keeping wife given she spends time on domestic duties. The item reflects a humorous social standard from a New York Standard citation.
Washington owner George P. Marshall argues pro football pays $15 per game and college players earn about that much. He says pro criticism is harsher due to ticket buyers, credits colleges for coaching, and notes the NFL’s rule against approaching players until education is complete. He favors country boys from small colleges for best pro performance and team spirit.
Washington reports grasshopper outbreaks west of the Mississippi were not likely to be as severe in 1939 as in 1938. The Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine notes egg counts fell by one third to two thirds in Wisconsin Iowa Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma. Estimated bait need for 1939 totals 206 242 tons with 65 673 tons for migratory species on idle lands. State and federal groups worked in 24 states. crop savings from the campaign reach 176 million dollars. Over 400 000 farmers used about 155 000 tons of bait on 30 million acres, protecting more than 55 million acres of crops. Included closing quote and Kilpatrick remark.
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