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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1929
Page
4
The notice includes subscription price and mailing details for The Whitewright Sun with warnings about correction policy and advertising rates for memorials and events. A Sherman district court murder verdict reports a five year sentence for killing an eighteen year old after a poker game, noting Grayson County juries’ tender verdicts.
A Garland News opinion argues that a multi-office career could allow a sheriff, clerk, tax assessor, and attorney to collect fees from all offices during any active docket. The piece urges limiting such fees to protect taxpayers and suggests Texas will elect a legislature to divert excess fees to the treasury, eliminating deficits.
A July Fourth reflection recalls Philadelphia leaders who signed the Declaration of Independence. The piece praises their courage and sacrifice, noting their wealth and status but choosing freedom over comfort under English rule. It laments modern neglect of the signers’ significance.
This July highlights key anniversaries from the Declaration of Independence to events such as Providence founded by Roger Williams in 1636 and the surrender of Vicksburg in 1863. It notes births, deaths, and significant moments linked to July dates and weeks.
A local discussion questions whether advertising remains profitable in today’s market. The piece notes hesitancy and optimism among business owners as they weigh costs against potential customer reach.
The piece argues that business men only see advertising fail when they do not ask the right questions. It credits effective campaigns with proper goods, pricing, and customer care. It notes a tobacco brand spending 12 million dollars on ads and claims profits justified the cost.
Massachusetts joins California in paying penitentiary laborers six dollars fifty cents a month. The Charleston prison distributes earnings: half to dependents, one quarter to savings, one quarter for spending. The pay system reduces sabotage and promotes rehabilitation, aligning humane aims with state interests.
Dr M L Condon of Chicago says a person may be wrongly accused of drinking if the breath odor is taken at face value. He cites apples ice cream sweet cider and new bread as possible causes of a distinct breath scent. The suggestion offers a potential alibi against nosey officials or scandalmongers.
A humorous exploration notes that people expect quick courteous service in barber shops drug stores filling stations hotels and newspaper offices. It observes that when needs are unmet customers switch to other places and that sidelight little touches of attention can drive business away or keep customers coming back.
An American Lumber man from Chicago recalls how his father once swung Indian clubs and raised dumb bells but has now stopped the routine, marking a change in fitness habits and discipline.
Tampa Tribune reports the British monarch swears in a new Cabinet reshuffle heightening political tensions. Details focus on the names of ministers and potential shifts in policy direction.
John W. McMurry Jr. of Whitewright receives the Stephen F. Austin Fellowship cash prize of 300 dollars at Austin College Sherman. He is cited as best all around athlete and awarded the Peter W. Cawthon loving cup. Both honors are presented during the college’s eightieth commencement in early June.
A collage of quotable lines satirizes money seeking, personal heirs, and the era’s machine age. It notes the fruit fly threat to crops, stock market profiteering, and the urge to make a will as prosperity and planning themes appear across multiple papers.
Across the border ground has been broken for a new bridge connecting Windsor Ontario and Detroit, signaling cross border infrastructure progress and regional cooperation. Officials emphasize planned crossing will boost trade travel and economic ties between the two cities.
Edson R. Waite extols progressive city merchants for personal service and community growth. He argues that humanized service aligns with owners ideals and boosts local commerce and civic life by promoting home spending and sustained advertising.
Cricket Hicks dated a young lady Sunday and behaved as expected. Fletcher Henstep faces a bridge demand for Gander Creek running beside his farm. A stranger visited Bounding Billow and found the town has a single street to explore. Salem Barlow, the banjo player, was heard rehearsing in a back room, with Hicks noting the instrument may be out of tune or that he is tackling classy pieces.
The Tin Peddler walks through town this morning with a load of old bed springs and bustles as business remains dull.
Miss Hostetter Hocks will perform next Thursday evening at Wild Onion. She has been studying singing from a book and the event carries no admission charge.
Conservative estimates indicate Texas wealth growing over 1 million dollars daily. Building permits across eleven cities since 1920 total 725 million. Texas building and loan resources stand at 10 million with about 1300 percent growth since 1920. Bank debits of fifteen leading centers average 950 million monthly versus 700 million in 1920.
Florence Herald notes a humor piece about a typically quiet man who loosens up when paid one dollar per word. The column highlights wit and everyday manners in a light local tone.
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