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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1932
Page
4
Subscription price and post office filing details are noted with a policy notice listing pricing for entertainments and memorials. It also outlines correction procedures for erroneous reflections and states publication terms for Whitewright Texas.
A reader questions the headline claiming improvement as gasoline rises from 13 to 16 cents per gallon. The note suggests motorists see no real relief in higher fuel costs.
Harrodsburg Kentucky reports a new low price mark for raw tobacco this season, leaving growers discouraged while tobacco companies raise cigarette prices during the year.
The state observes soil and water conservation week by proclamation of Governor Sterling. The note urges prudent water use amid heavy rainfall and aims to preserve supplies for next summer.
The writer muses on why the year is personified as Miss 1932 at start and Old Man 1932 at end, noting last year ended as Old Man 1931 and pondering what determines the yearly label in good times.
Friday marked the passing of Uncle Joe Wallace who at 89 was Whitewright’s oldest living veteran. A Kentucky native who moved to Texas at age 12, he rarely left his room in recent years but remained active in politics and frequented The Sun office during elections.
The piece discusses possible 10 percent pay reductions for government employees but argues Congress will not cut its own members' salaries. It notes most workers have already faced cuts, except those funded by taxpayers, and that further reductions are unlikely.
In a consultative referendum Finland voters favored repeal by more than three to one after thirteen years of prohibition. Three options were on the ballot prohibition repeal and modification and the result urges action by the legislature before any legal effect.
Both parties chose Chicago for the 1932 conventions with the Republicans meeting June 13 and Democrats June 27. Chicago, though municipal bankrupt, offered the largest bonuses to secure the events, surpassing other cities. No southern city bid for the Democratic Convention after 1928 in Houston.
A Del Rio clipping notes the Val Verde County commissioners reduced the tax rate from 91c to 35c after a $300 000 valuation decline. The paper credits county management efficiencies for building a sizable cash balance. The writer predicts an easy reelection for the commissioners.
The boom period bred the view that public utilities would always earn and pay high dividends, fueling rapid growth and acquisitions. Yet critics warned that expansion and high valuations often masked financial risk and reliance on favorable conditions.
Several Morgan Utilities subsidiaries operating public utilities in Texas and Oklahoma filed voluntary bankruptcy petitions. The parent Morgan Utilities itself had been placed in bankruptcy last May. Receivership actions loom for other utility firms, with stockholders likely to lose most or all investments as bondholders take priority in settlements.
Clarksville health officer orders all school children vaccinated amid smallpox cases. Penalty for noncompliance is exclusion from school. Most towns require vaccination at cost to families, but Clarksville provides free vaccination with strong expected compliance.
A Washington store advertised a bargain sale last week causing an enthusiastic crowd to smash two plate glass windows. Fire rescue and emergency police squads restored order and sent casualties to a hospital, illustrating strong shopper response to liberal advertising.
The article notes wheat doubled from 1.02 to 2.20 per bushel between March 1924 and January 1925, and cotton doubled twice from 1921 to 1927, illustrating how commodity prices can surge within months. It also discusses city tax payments for 1931, urging timely payment before February 1 to avoid penalties.
The article notes concern over the burden of taxes staying in Whitewright and questions how a $1.70 tax rate can fund both school needs and city government given annual service demands.
A Collier's Magazine writer predicts Al Smith will bitterly oppose Governor Franklin D Roosevelt's bid for the Democratic nomination. Smith claims party leadership, while Roosevelt's stance on prohibition and governance challenges spark tension. Roosevelt counters by questioning Smith's past performance as governor of New York.
The 1931 year starts with a 53 million dollar surplus but ends 2.35 billion in the red. Bonds trade below par with certificates as low as 83 and Liberty bonds at 94 to 98. Congress must cut spending and raise revenue as the government borrows from its people, risking market confidence.
A Honey Grove reader recalls J H Lowry’s words on a rainout circus that shattered a young boy’s dream. The tale contrasts minor modern sorrows with the deep sting of unfulfilled wonder, as posters fade and crowds wait for a parade that never comes.
A call for citizen participation and loyalty to local progress urging closer cooperation for self protection and communal advancement. The message emphasizes shared responsibility and active involvement in addressing community needs.
The Farmersville Times urges citizens to uphold duties of citizenship by helping neighbors, supporting improving community conditions, engaging with local efforts, and spending and donating time and money to foster a happier, better society.
Bonham prepares for a winter poultry sale and show on January 22 and 23. Tom Gray of Bonham will judge entries, with a possible visit by C P Van Winkle of Dallas, a nationally known poultry judge. The exact venue aims for near the public square in the business section.
The First National Bank of Millsap plans to close in 90 days after 25 years in business. President G A Holland says few withdrawals have occurred, with deposits up $2000 from Saturday, while cashier M D Plumlee, 67, is ill. The bank serves 500 depositors with about $52 000 on deposit.
The Little Theatre of Dallas presents Shaw's Saint Joan during the week of January 18 in a major production. Irma Mangold stars as Joan with a large Dallas ensemble and elaborate period settings and costumes in a two month prep.
Clair Hancock notes business picking up at Rye Straw store after a busy customer day. Sidney Hocks discusses courting a widow, while Slim Pickens and Sap Spradlen share a brief exchange. Pickens grows involved in church work and recently fell into a cistern while fishing for a dipper.
Sim Flinders notes that almost everyone carries two or three keys that do not correspond to any known lock. The observation reflects how many users hold spare or misplaced keys in daily life.
Columbus Allsop recalls leaving a gathering of neighbor women after drinking beer and onions yesterday. He attributes the country’s unrest to the mood of the women, noting how they all began to rise and depart as he entered.
Ellick Helwanger observes that economic strain tightens around, causing mice to avoid traps as supplies dwindle and cheese draws less attention. He notes fewer rodents and less bait activity amid harsh conditions.
Sim Flinders places a large cow bell on his cow, but observers say the bell does not alter the animal’s nature or condition.
Sun office offers typewriter carbon paper and ribbons for sale, highlighting supplies for writing and document work. Availability includes various brands and pack sizes for offices and students.
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