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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1937
Page
4
Publisher notes subscription price and post office entry. Whitewright previews a large Denison American Legion picnic crowd arriving by special train, urges strong local turnout, praises favorable weather and crops, and discusses community organization needs amid a shift in newspaper heads.
The federal report shows Southern states increase cotton acreage by 3,000,000 acres for July 1. Total under cultivation reaches 34,192,000 acres with strong bumper crop prospects. Farmers hope for good yields, yet widespread big crops could depress next fall prices, benefiting ginners and exporters but hurting dirt farmers. A 25 bale yield at 12c is better than 50 bales at 6c.
The Whitesboro News-Record argues for county consolidation to cut costs and favor Grayson and Fannin counties. Whitewright proposes becoming the central county seat, citing geographic center and taxpayer convenience. Separately, Lt. Gov Walter Woodul seeks attorney general in 1938 with rivals Everett Looney Ralph Yarborough Gerald Mann and Bob Calvert seen as potential candidates.
New York reports total expenditures for all U S government units reached about 17 billion dollars in 1936, per the National Industrial Conference Board. The 1935 total was about 14.94 billion, with federal, state, and local increases. Per capita spending stood at 117.09 dollars in 1935, up from 114.11 in 1934.
A special train carrying over 300 Denisonians will arrive at Katy station around 6 p m and parade up Main Street led by the Katy Band and Katy Bugle Corps. Whitewright residents will greet them and Denison officials plan a Denison Day at the American Legion picnic.
The article notes that mineral matter is vital in dairy cow feed with calcium and phosphorus as key components for bone and bodily regulation. It identifies alfalfa as a calcium source and protein concentrates as phosphorus sources. It also mentions waterproof pocket folded hat covers invented in Italy to shield hats from rain.
State bulletin compares Whitewright water charges to 763 Texas towns showing a low minimum rate overall. Whitewright with about 1500 people has a $1.65 average minimum, yet May bills show $529 collected versus $631.95 expected at average, highlighting burdens of low usage months. The city applies no tax debt for waterworks since 1914, and proposes a graduated scheme starting at 75 cents for 500 gallons, rising to 3.5 cents per 100 gallons beyond 10,000 with summer rates available.
Twenty five states contain Indians who are wards of the federal government. This designation places these communities under federal supervision, affecting governance, policy, and welfare programs in those states.
Irrigated Ike in Iowa Park Herald reports Grasshoppers in Valley View damaged watermelon and cantaloupe vines, with farmer P C Jones saying he fed bran and molasses mixed with poison to control them. He visited town on Wednesday and criticized legislative investigative reports as shoddy.
Congress moves to continue for two years the nuisance taxes on everyday household goods such as sports gear toilets soaps dentifrices mouthwashes radios refrigerators lipstick and cameras. The levy applies to items widely used in American homes and will be included in retail prices.
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