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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1935
Page
6
Department of Agriculture index shows 1934 crop production at 66.5 percent of the 1910 14 average with 50 percent per capita, the lowest since the 19th century. Describes declines in yields acreage and long term trend since 1866. Highest on record was 1920 at 115.5 percent.
Two colored boys argue about a ghost seen near the cemetery last night. One says the ghost was just falling behind rapidly as the other questions the sighting.
In Shanghai a group of well born Chinese women stage a strike protesting a criminal code clause that punishes married women for misconduct while granting no penalty for men. They threaten a national women’s strike if the government does not revise the limit. The issue has already prompted government reconsideration across the country.
Texas lists 115 810 farmer trappers from 495 480 farmers, ranking just behind Pennsylvania and Illinois in fur sales income. Hollander says Texas fur income in good years often exceeds 3 000 000 dollars, about 30 dollars per trap, with U.S. farmers averaging roughly 30 dollars per trap and total fur receipts near 60 million annually.
Whitewright residents face about 200 million colds predicted nationwide. Public Health Service urges precautions, avoidance of close contact with the sick, good circulation through exercise, balanced meals, plenty of fluids, fresh air, and rest when ill.
Paris fashion editors unveil a fortnight of summer shows featuring daring items. Spun glass lingerie bends but does not break while waxed human hair sweaters and mirror sequin footwear promise striking silhouettes.
Transparent paper fabrics and sail cloth frocks set the tone. A diagonal dress and coat line sculpt fabrics to cling for a perfect fit. Colorways include bright greens, old wines, and flower pastels. Skirts vary from ankle to floor grazing, with modest day necklines and daring evening cuts.
A boastful American extols his watch to disinterested clubmen. One man interrupts with a quip about dropping a watch in the Thames a year ago and it still running. The exchange ends with the man departing, clarifying the Thames rather than the watch.
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