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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1933
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun warns that ads for entertainments box suppers and benefits with admission will be charged at regular rates and pledges to correct erroneous reflections. It also reminds readers there are four days left to pay taxes before the grace period ends.
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation money to ease unemployment funds constructive work in towns. Whitewright reports no waste and active employment for those in need while funding road improvements. A Bowie resident was fatally stabbed after a dispute over his hometown prompting boosters to keep a positive push.
The Fer guson Forum notes the inaugural edition carried ads paid at over two dollars per inch, mostly from Texas life insurers. A pending bill in the Legislature aims to repeal the 1907 Robertson insurance law requiring 75 percent of policy reserves invested in Texas, a rule that had driven major Eastern firms out of the state.
The speaker argues for maintaining existing regulations to keep out big mutual life insurers. He views Texas as a fertile market and believes restricting large mutual companies will benefit local insurers.
Opposition grows to Ferguson plan to replace the ad valorem tax with a 3 percent general sales tax. The proposal would tax nearly all purchases with a minimum family cost about 12 dollars annually, while repealing ad valorem taxes. Critics say the shift primarily benefits corporations at the expense of everyday citizens, given homestead exemptions already limit taxes for homeowners.
More than a million bales of U S cotton were ginned by Jan 16, totaling 12,418,310 bales. The forecast began at 11,306,000 in August and was revised up in September and October, but remained far below actual production. The low forecast helped lift the market to about nine cents, prompting farmers to sell or hold based on expected price moves.
A Whitewright resident thanks Heaven for good roads in the Whitewright area. The letter praises the county commissioners and bond-issue supporters and commends The Whitewright Sun and editor Jim Waggoner for their efforts toward better roads. The writer notes a tendency to credit higher authorities.
The Sherman Democrat quotes E. J. Parker urging attention to taxes and automobile registration. It notes next Tuesday is the final day to pay taxes and register to avoid penalties.
The Sun reports Mayor F. M. Echols says the commissioners' court gave no Whitewright portion of the last Red Cross flour distribution. He asserts ongoing discrimination against Whitewright and questions why other communities receive favors at Whitewright's expense.
A Uvalde rumor reports peddlers using house to house canvassing to collect orders for floor oil at 1.50 a quart. Merchants caution residents to verify solicitors with the firm before paying and to avoid peddler's license dodges.
The Morning News cites the Ferguson bill proposing five commissioners with four paid 4500 each and the chairman 5000. Total 23000, offset by ending current terms and allowing Governor to appoint. The paper questions spending rise of 15000 dollars and suggests no clear reason beyond Ferguson’s control aim.
A collection of quotable lines from multiple editors on politics economy and government. The excerpts touch on militarism fatherhood taxation budget balance and economic law with a critical tone toward public policy.
Local items describe sparrows and squirrels crossing a snow laden roof unsettling Hogwallow resident Hicks. Rye Straw Storekeeper charms customers and asks about remedies for rheumatism and roaches. Sidney Hocks encounters Miss Peachie Sims who explains eyebrow plucking since others do it.
The postmaster's annual report to the Government notes a sharp drop in postal receipts beginning in June. He cites Miss Flutie Belcher's sudden cessation of letters to an unknown correspondent as a key factor. After a church meeting, Elder Henstep explains some windows were left open to let owls exit the rafters when sermons run long.
A Trifling Husband Club formed around the post office store this week. Poke Eazley was unanimously elected president as members stood in line for the position.
The third to youngest daughter of Jef ferson Potlocks cried loudly at the dinner table yesterday. He was busy reading and could not pacify her, reflecting a common domestic moment.
A compilation of cheeky quotes from editors and readers. The Omaha World Herald jokes about unbalancing budget makers while the New Haven Register notes wolves live ten years. The West Palm Beach Post and Southern Lumberman offer quips about independence and unlettered party labels.
The Brunswick Georgia Pilot notes a Congressional Record proposal declaring 3.2 percent beer nonintoxicating and prohibiting its shipment into dry states.
Clarksville Times notes a Connecticut farmer jailed for $3800 debt under an old law. His family loses crops and livestock as the farm collapses, illustrating how debt pressure worsens hardship in a depression era. Reports also mention Iowa farmers threatening to lynch a foreclosure bidder.
A musty odor drifting from cellar spaces is traced to mold growth. affected areas include walls and shelving where damp conditions promote fungal proliferation.
The Springfield Union notes a proposal for a congressional inquiry into all aspects of the low mood and cites a scientist warning that humanity may endure another 500 million years.
The piece argues the proposed bill would increase highway governance costs beyond the current three highway commissioners who earn 2 500 dollars each totaling 7 500 dollars. It notes the Fergusons want more commissioners to gain control of highway expenditures and plan to push a bill through the legislature to raise the number.
The House Naval Committee approved a bill allowing the academy to confer a Bachelor of Science degree. With navy vacancies limited, only about half the graduates can receive commissions this summer, while the rest must seek civil jobs where the degree could help.
Fort Worth public school teachers and district employees will see a 15 percent pay reduction this year or forgo pay for the last school month, due to diminished revenues. They already absorbed a 10 percent cut earlier this year.
Claud Callan describes his son in law as extremely independent leading to constant moves between his wife's and parents homes. He notes the man avoids work and relies on others for support, only accepting a living, not any assistance.
The German state railway reported 1 829 300 000 passengers carried in the previous year marking a new high for the system.
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