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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1927
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun promises full correction of any erroneous reflections about a person, firm, or corporation if brought to the publishers’ attention. The statement sets standards for accuracy and accountability in libel and reputational matters.
In 1770 two London bank clerks met in a tavern and proposed exchanging checks and settling differences in cash. Their idea evolved into the London Bankers Clearing House, easing a laborious pre clearing system and enabling large scale check settlements, a process that eventually handled tens of trillions in later years.
A letter argues Van Alstyne's volunteer fire department appears strong while Whitewright residents dispute the claim. It notes Van Alstyne's water would quell ordinary blazes easily and even proposes using its city water to refill chemical extinguishers despite concerns about consumption and cost.
Very little farm work has been done in the Whitewright area since Christmas due to persistent rain and cloudy skies. Roads are nearly impassable, and farmers travel by wagon and mule. if the dreary weather lasts, doctors and mail carriers may ride horseback. A doctor already visited a patient on horseback and will likely continue until conditions improve.
The Dallas Fire Chief says heavy city fire losses are tied to over insurance rather than arson. He notes that well insured owners may neglect fire prevention, while those with little or no insurance tend to have fewer fires. He warns readers to draw their own conclusions.
Legislature designates the mocking bird as Texas state bird noting its fighting spirit like a true Texan. Resolution praises the bird while warning residents that harming it is illegal if fruits near homes are taken by the bird.
The Dallas Labor Council opposes a proposed 10 percent tax on cigars and a $2 per thousand levy on cigarettes. The group argues taxation should apply to all non essentials or none, noting chewing tobacco and snuff are not taxed and urging parity with other non essential items.
Thirty head of hogs were killed on a Coleman area farm in an effort to halt a cholera outbreak. The scene shifts to broader worries as the farmer, business, manufacturing, and publishing sectors face pest, competition, labor, and subscriber concerns.
Governor Dan Moody appoints R. S. Sterling Houston oilman and Cone Johnson Tyler political veteran to the state highway commission. A third member will be named soon. Both men are described as having the confidence of the people of Texas and will help restore public trust in the department.
Report claims Babe Ruth permitted children from the audience onto the stage for stunts in a California theatre. The piece portrays the incident amid criticisms of lax state law enforcement.
Editor Smith of the Farmers ville Times urges readers to stay as young as possible and resist aging. He says maintaining youthfulness is a fine achievement bringing much pleasure and outlook.
The piece notes many people will not face income tax this year. It reflects on gratitude and contrasts the feelings of nonpayers wishing they owed, with taxpayers wishing they did not. It presents a light social commentary on taxation and personal finance.
A Texas court prepares for a new trial as a young woman faces bank robbery charges. The article notes previous cases including a minister charged with murder and comments on improving weather and the approaching tax deadline next Monday with penalties for unpaid taxes.
Fort Worth meat packing plants bought 212145 hogs in 1926, but only 62873 were raised in Texas, with 149272 shipped from other states. The Whitewright Sun notes growing meat demand outpacing domestic supply as population grows and pig production must rise.
A Dallas News state editorial likens ignoring visible problems to closing eyes at a ditch. It argues that assuming no demand for meat next year is wasteful and underscores the need to address competing materials replacing cotton.
The Marshall News reflects on Z T Bishop a bankrupt whose Rio Grande Valley ventures spurred growth for others and on Col Marsailles whose Oak Cliff dream drew wealth for many. It honors pioneers who clear forests face risks and endure hardship to lay foundations for progress. Both men exemplify sacrifice and limited personal gain.
The piece notes Philadelphia’s steady per capita wealth and that campaign spending affected a Sesqui referendum. It cites corset production reaching 42 million dollars last year and remarks that exports in this line show signs of improvement.
A German scientist claims people will soon read newspapers then soak them in acids to extract the food value of wood pulp and eat it for breakfast. The Literary Digest is already on sale at most drug stores.
A Beatrice quotation proclaims aging is a state of mind not years. Ferdinand disputes marriage as a fifty fifty wager with light humor about spending for dress and hat in a Goblin exchange.
A humorous exchange shows a visitor complimenting furniture and a boy replying that the seller regrets parting with it. The dialogue hints at the seller's remorse and the boy's wry observation of the deal's consequences.
A colored porter explains to a hardware dealer that a child has smallpox. He assures the boss they are taking precautions to prevent spread and mentions the family is using a shared sanitary cup. The exchange underscores concern and communal health measures.
A life insurance agent paid Mrs. Stone the policy her husband held and urged her to take out a policy on her own life. She replied that she would, noting her husband had such good luck. Pennsylvania Punch Bowl.
A worker at the saw mill injures a finger on his first day. The foreman asks how the accident happened and Pat describes two fingers lost while handling the saw, highlighting unsafe handling and trembling workplace caution.
In a dispensary exchange a nurse asks a mother if she uses baby talk for her child. The mother, a former schoolteacher, asserts she uses only the best English when speaking to him.
In a humorous exchange, Porter questions a salesman about trunks and samples. The salesman insists he sells brains, not goods, prompting Porter to remark he has never seen a traveling man without samples.
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