Whitewright Sun subscription and notice policies
The Whitewright Sun subscription price is 1.50 per year payable in advance. Entered at the Whitewright Texas post office as second class mail matter. Notices of entertainments box suppers and other benefits with admission fees will be charged at regular advertising rates. The paper will correct erroneous reflections upon any person firm or corporation upon notification.
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Whitewright, Texas
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Legion Picnic Is Courted For Orderly Handling
The Sun applauds the American Legion for an orderly picnic despite scarce funds. Attendance and finances met expectations as expenses were cut, including dropping the band, with the goal to break even achieved and attendees still enjoying the event.
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the Sun
American Legion
Legionnaires
Legion
Remarkable Political Year Stirs Voters Across District
Large crowds at political speakings show strong interest in district and county campaigns. Voters remain noncommittal and silent about voting plans. Typically ten days before an election forecasts are clearer, but this year favorites are uncertain and runoff outcomes unclear.
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Whitewright
Hoover approves jute twine purchase over cotton twine
The Postmaster General under Hoover approves buying 1,600,000 pounds of jute twine for post offices, citing lower cost per pound versus cotton twine though cotton is cheaper per foot. Jute is imported while southern cotton supports the Republican Party. The administration even rejects 3,200 bales of Southern cotton, prompting questions about Southern farmers' support for Hoover in the 1932 campaign.
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Hoover
South
Republican Party
Campaign lies and defense over watermelon theft in 1887
The Sun editor responds to accusations in a Grayson County campaign, noting he could not have carried a fifty pound watermelon as an infant in 1887. The piece defends political resilience, mocks rivals, and states a willingness to vote for him despite the mock charges.
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Whitewright
Dallas Morning News
Waggoner
State Press
Sun
Talks Economy Votes Wastefully in Grayson County
Citizens accuse J. W. Adamson of Denison of betraying the people’s trust by voting against reforms and approving inflated expense claims. The record shows increases in postage, stamps, mileage, and per diem raising the lower house bill to over 51 thousand dollars, plus nearly 296 thousand for mileage.
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Grayson County
J. W. Adamson
Denison
Austin
State Capitol
Adamson
Adamson Votes For Sulphur Tax Elimination Motions
Representative Adamson is recorded as voting for motions and amendments to remove sulfur from provisions of a pending bill taxing natural resources and non-essentials. He may not recall how he voted, but the record shows his support for the changes.
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Adamson
Typographical Gems Knock Cold for Traveling Mrs K
A brief item notes Mrs K traveling in a bran suit with Spanish tile accessories, described in a humorous fashion. The St Petersburg Florida Independent rounds the quirky fashion moment as a typographical gem.
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St. Petersburg
Fla
Forest resident wins in husband calling and fiddlers contest
Marie Hayes of Forest takes first in the husband calling contest while Ben wins the fiddlers competition, as reported by the Marion Star in Ohio.
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Marie Hayes
Forest
Ben
Marion
Ohio
Fishermen haul 12 sturgeon on St Lawrence River
Ogdensburg Edgar and George Duprey hauled in 12 sturgeon from the St. Lawrence River on Monday. The largest fish weighed 205 pounds, reported by the Syracuse Post Standard.
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Ogdensburg
Edgar and
George Duprey
St. Lawrence
Syracuse Post-Standard
How Times Change Dr Montgomery Longtime College President
The Columbia Missourian notes that Dr. Robert N. Montgomery once became the youngest college president in the United States while leading Tarkio College in Missouri, a notable fact from his long career.
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Robert N. Montgomery
Tarkio College
Missouri
United States
Columbia Missourian
When Time Stands Still Horticulturists Told to Spray
Horticulturists are urged to spray for ongoing monthlong pests, with emphasis on weekends, as advised by city agricultural officials. The guidance outlines routine treatments and timing to protect crops and landscapes through the growing season.
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Indianapolis
Repeat Refrain Gellately Plans Return to Wentachee Tonight
Gellately said he planned to return to his home in Wentachee tonight as reported by the Bellingham Washington paper.
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Gellately
Wentachee
Grayson Calls Off Liquor Referendum Vote
Grayson County will not submit the liquor referendum to voters in the July 23 primary. County Chairman Ben F. Gafford said the national Democratic convention already spoke and there is no need to endorse or nullify the platform. He noted repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment affects Texas and 19 other states with prohibition.
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Sherman
Grayson County
Ben F. Gafford
Gafford
Texas
Bonham
Fannin County
4Th Congressional District
Garner
Sam Rayburn
House of Representatives
Rayburn
Fourth
John McDuffie
John N. Garner
Hogs top bids at 4.80 on Fort Worth market
Fort Worth hog market saw top bids reach 4.80 per hundredweight as best hogs drew the highest offers. Cattle demand remained strong with well finished steers at 6.85 and a load of yearlings at 7.10, while common cattle sold lower than recent prices.
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Fort Worth
Average colony bees yield honey per season
An average colony of bees may produce 500 pounds of honey a season.
Last Man to Toast Dead Comrades in Annual Ceremony
Capt. Charles Lockwood, 89, will perform the Last Man's Club toast in Stillwater Minnesota on July 21. He will drink water from a preserved wine bottle and address 33 chairs dressed in black crepe, continuing a Civil War era ritual dating to 1930. He lives in Chamberlain South Dakota after time in Fort Snelling hospital.
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Stillwater
Minn
Charles Lockwood
Last Man's Club
Bull Run
Lockwood
Historical Society
Chamberlain, S. D
Fort Snelling
Texas Democrats Endorse National Ticket
Dallas leader Cullen F. Thomas backs Roosevelt and Garner, arguing national victory benefits Texas and that state prohibition remains in force regardless of federal law. He urges Democrats to fully support the Democratic ticket as Texas would stay dry under state and Dean laws, even with federal changes.
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Cullen F. Thomas
Dallas
Texas
Roosevelt
Garner
Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Fort Worth
Public Extravagance and Tax Burden Cited in Utley Address
The piece cites S Wells Utley’s Detroit speech arguing that global fear and low mood stem from government extravagance. It contrasts rising U.S. expenditures from 1913 to 1931 with a shrinking national income, noting 27 cents of every income dollar went to government in 1931.
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U. S
United States
England
Germany
Sweden
Switzerland
France
Italy
Chicago Tribune
Mosquito Control Call to Eliminate Breeding Sites
The article warns that mosquitoes arrive with a hungry, persistent presence and multiply quickly if unchecked. It stresses that they breed only in water, not grass, and identifies stagnant pools, containers, and exposed water as culprits. Cover water surfaces with coal oil where drainage isn’t possible to destroy wigglers.
Funeral services held for Earl T. Kirby in Whitewright area
Earl T. Kirby aged 23 died in a Anthony Kansas hospital after six weeks illness. The service at Wittitoe cemetery was conducted by Rev Cleophus Chumbley and Rev J A Henderson with pallbearers named. He was born November 18 1909 in Cook County and lived in Whitewright before moving to Kansas. Survived by parents W T Kirby two siblings Doyle and eight sisters. One sister Jimanna Kirby joined him in Anthony.
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Earl T. Kirby
Wittitoe Cemetery
Cleophus Chumbley
J. A. Henderson
Don Farmer
Tommy Hall
Herman Jones
Edgar Jones
Benny Ball
Woodrow Ball
Paul Caylor
D. E. McCoy
Kirby
Anthony
Kansas
Cook County
W. T. Kirby
Whitewright
Doyle Kirby
E. W. Holt
Gainesville
Florence Files
Bells
Baptist Church Prepares Big Fellowship and Baptisms
Pastor W. H. Ackley invites parishioners to join in a full fellowship service Sunday with baptisms at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Bro. Garner opens the meeting at Tom Bean, with the pastor joining Monday morning for the first service. Pray daily for these services and attend the Wednesday July 20 prayer meeting on Others I Want To See Saved and Why.
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Garner
W. H. Ackley
First European Settlement 1604 at St Croix Island
Pierre de Gast Esieur de Monts established the northern United States fort on St. Croix Island in 1604 and wintered there with French explorers, marking the first European settlement in that region.
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The
United States
Pierre de Gast Esieur de Monts
St. Croix Island
Texas Grayson County Judge Candidate Stresses Economy
A Grayson County political candidate appeals to voters presenting a six year Texas Legislature record. He highlights authoring the Free Bridge Law State Auditors Law Sulphur Tax Law Bus Aid Law and a salary cut measure while promising economy and fair treatment if elected County Judge and vowing to resign from the Senate if nominated.
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Grayson County
House of Representatives
Senate
Treasury
House
Railroad Commission
Texas
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