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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1940
Page
8
A vivid El Paso feature on the Rio Grande’s dangerous beauty and restless history. The piece blends border lore, river myths, and exploits from Texas and Mexican towns, recounting Villa era currency schemes, gunfighters, smuggling, and the evolving frontier.
The 45 000 ton battleship New Jersey now under construction in Philadelphia may be unable to reach the sea upon completion. Naval officers say it needs at least 37 feet of channel depth, but the Delaware River basin currently lies at 35 feet. The Navy must either float it out with reduced crew and supplies or deepen the channel.
An advertisement from Star Credit Company and Grayson County State Bank invites customers to borrow money at low cost with minimal procedures. It urges bringing a car and car papers to save time and worry.
Chicago hostess served strawberries in midwinter to poet Eugene Field. He declined, joking that they looked good but might spoil his taste for prunes. His quiet wit reflected his modest manners during the visit.
The Sun lists primary eligible candidates dated July 27 1940 including Sam Rayburn for Congress R C Slagle Jr Ralph Elliott Roy Baker C H Shorty Barrett M E Talley Collier Yeary J H Waggoner C A Shock Bennie Ball Ed Whitley J E Hutch Leatherwood John W Connelly for District Attorney Sheriff Tax Assessor-Collector and local district posts in Fannin County with party designation Democratic.
The report lists multiple Sunday and weekend visits among Porter area residents. Mabel Pace hosted and hosted guests. Henry families and kin from Ector Arledge Ridge Whitewright Bethel and Floydada visited local households including the Coopers Gunter and Robinsons.
Ernest O. Thompson a railroad commissioner and governor candidate donated his June state salary to the old age pension fund. He cashed the $583.33 check and added $2.33 to cover a discount, with plans to contribute July and August salaries as well.
Hamp Harper releases a campaign message recalling his two year race for Assessor and Collector where he placed second amid five candidates. He touts office experience and asks voters to review his record, noting a long life in Fannin County including World War service with the 90th Division and two sons, and urges support for the July 27 vote.
An agent announces Mr Jones has won the major soap contest prize including 20000 dollars cash 15 dollars weekly for life a world cruise and a pet dog The winner asks what breed the dog will be noting the moment of surprise in the exchange
Bevis Davis announces candidacy for Flotorial Representative from Grayson County district 45 repeating his prior run. He argues for school and mental health improvements funded by natural resource taxes, opposes sales taxes, and contrasts his needs with those of his retired opponents. He recalls his Texas roots and cites endorsements from local residents in Tioga and Collinsville.
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