Whitewright Sun notices raise fees for events and corrections
Publisher warns entertainment notices and memorials will be charged at regular rates. Corrections will be made on request. The sixteenth annual American Legion picnic will start a four day event at Legion park next Wednesday. Rumors on pension roll reductions and political campaigning are noted alongside commentary on Supreme Court critiques and a call for fresh blood in the court.
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American Legion
Legion Park
Farmers wary of soil conservation payments gain new view
Sun editors surveyed several farmers about qualifying for Federal payments under the soil conservation act. Initially they all refused citing better profits outside the program. Strong cotton prices and good weather later shifted views, with one farmer noting only those on poor land would comply.
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Sun
The Right to Work and Farm Policy Debate
A Dallas era discussion contrasts farm subsidies, acreage restrictions, and price effects on farmers and nonfarmers. It argues prosperity depends on farmers’ well being and commodity prices, noting Roosevelt's aims and the societal balance between crop size and incomes. Separate items cite fatal accidents on country roads, highway dangers, and narrow cross-country routes underpinning higher-speed driving risks.
New Racket in Chicago Window Smashing Ring Revealed
Chicago police uncovered a large window smashing ring with over 50 men and women. The gang targeted unins urance covered stores, used air rifles or slingshots to crack glass, and divided proceeds with replacement concerns. Police alleged $500,000 in losses last year and hinted at a possible nationwide network.
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Chicago
Pathfinder
Death on the Open Road Surges in Texas May Report
The May report from the public safety department records 1,510 traffic accidents across Texas. Of these, 1,034 happened in larger municipalities, and 144 deaths resulted from the incidents on open rural highways where speeds of 70 to 80 mph are common.
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Texas
Public Safety Department
How Long Can This Go On Texas Relief Spending 1933 1936
Long View News authors critique rising relief and work relief costs in Texas from 1933 to 1936. They note Texas state and local outlays totaling 80 million plus federal additions, stressing concern over mounting debt and potential national bankruptcy. They call for an urgent reevaluation of relief policy.
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Texas
Lone Star Empire
United States
Longview News
Taxogram estimates car tax burden for buyers and drivers
A Taxogram notes that a typical new car buyer may pay about 63.81 in taxes of the purchase price and a driver of any car faces an estimated annual gasoline tax bill of 22.50.
Wage contrasts in Soviet Russia cited by Chamberlin
In his book Collectivism A False Utopia, W H Chamberlin argues Soviet wages peak at 190 rubles monthly in 1935, equaling about 10 to 12 dollars in U S money given living costs. He says real buying power is low, with peasants living like sharecroppers under state control.
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United States
W. H. Chamberlin
Russia
Mr. Chamberlin
Whitewright Gets Radio Publicity
A Whitewright feature aired on the Red Hawk program at 6 30 am Wednesday highlighting the town in Grayson County North Texas The 1500 population community lies in the Southeastern corner of the county and benefits from fertile soil and diverse crops including corn oats wheat cotton and dairy products Farm wealth is supported by banks stores gins and mills Improved farming practices electrification good roads and radio service enhance rural life The town hosts a three building school with accredited work and 44 graduates this year
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Whitewright
Red Hawk
WFAA
North Texas
Grayson County
Fannin
Collin
Typewriter Supplies Sold at Sun Office
Sun office offers typewriter carbon paper and typewriter ribbons for sale. The items serve clerical and drafting needs with assorted pack sizes and compatibility for common typewriter models.
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Sun Office
Who Said Sissy The Scout Jamboree View
The Christian Science Monitor argues that calling scouting sissy misreads its value. It contrasts casual remarks with the hardiness of two boys who hiked from Venezuela to the National Boy Scout Jamboree, noting scouting teaches self-reliance, fitness, and community service amid broader concerns about youth temptations.
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Washington
Venezuela
Potomac
Christian Science Monitor
Wedding Captain Breaks Tradition in Lighthearted Notice
In Sweetwater editor Charlie Watson style a groom satirically named Phil Bert, son of Mr and Mrs Brazil Nut of Nottingham, married Miss Equal Wrights at high noon. Ceremony at the Nut home drew a large crowd with Pecan as groomsman as the groom answered vows in a shy yet steady tone.
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Sweetwater
Charlie Watson
Phil Bert
Brazil Nut
Nottingham
Miss Equal Wrights
Nut
Pecan
Wedding attires contrast in keen tailors craft and style
A vivid account describes the groom and his partner’s wedding outfits in matching dark worsted coats and vests. The groom’s garments feature blue galluses, a collar with a saw edge, a loosely knotted cravat, an Odd Fellow’s pin, and a suspended Ingersoll watch from the bride. Both men wore no hats, while a safety razor scar lent a final telltale touch amid the ceremony. A separate line notes salesmen demonstrating a 12,000 pound hydraulic road machine with a five foot model.
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Mr. Nut
Mr. Pecan
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Craig
Dallas News
Dallas Times Herald
Gulf Gas
Gulf
Red Hughes
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Gomer May
Sissy
Cleaning Service
Reeves
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