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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1940
Page
7
Prepared by Dr. Geo W Cox state health officer the fly catechism explains fly life cycle from egg to adult and how long they live It covers how flies spread disease and five practical protection steps including screening cleaning up manure and using fly traps and poison stations
The text notes that leaves never turn color in autumn as the dominant green hides other hues until cool weather fades the green pigment. It then mentions the parish council of Bissington, England, using the same check book for 45 years and issuing only 57 checks.
Roy G Baker appeals Grayson County voters as Democratic candidate for Criminal District Attorney in the 1940 primary. He outlines legal training from Denison to Austin College, service as assistant district attorney, and legislative study on criminal law. He pledges fair enforcement, thorough investigations, swift trials, and protection of the innocent. Baker notes residence in Sherman and asks for voters’ support and invitations to discuss his candidacy.
Governor O'Daniel appointed a 12 member advisory board to aid in forming a state home defense corps. Members include Sam Stone Georgetown Gen Johnson Hagood San Antonio Maj B B Ballanfante Mercedes Mike Hogg Houston N F Stamper Port Arthur J Ross Hopkins Carthage Laurence Milton Fort Worth Clark Mullican Lubbock D L Duke Sanderson Robert M Wagstaff Abilene Grady Hutchins Marlin. The plan, an amendment to the national defense act, allows states to organize defense troops alongside the National Guard for use if the Guard is mobilized.
An old advertisement extols KIDANS as a safe remedy for functional kidney disorders, claiming it helps flush wastes and prevent kidney stagnation. It urges purchasing two boxes at a special price, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied, and provides a mail-in offer via The Kidans Company in Atlanta, Georgia.
The text compares farm income and costs from 1910 to 1935. It notes farmers earned a smaller share of national income while actual costs for operating motive equipment, farm mortgages, machinery, electricity, and related items rose sharply. This squeeze helped push agricultural surpluses higher.
President Roosevelt and Henry L. Stimson propose calling about 50 000 National Guard members to camps for up to a year of intensive training. Congress must approve the unprecedented peacetime move likely after the Democratic National Convention. Initial units would come from New York New Jersey Tennessee Carolina region New Mexico Oklahoma Arizona Colorado and Pacific Northwest states. The program aims to modernize arms and prepare for possible universal military training if Congress enacts it.
Gen. George C. Marshall telling the Senate Military Committee on Friday that strong defense is essential to national security and the Army’s readiness remains a priority.
The secretary of the interior announced a 120 297 allocation to Texas under the wildlife restoration act. Texas must share 25 percent of project costs. Apportionment based on state area and hunting license holder counts nationwide.
The federal excise tax of 10 percent on sporting arms and ammunition funds allocations. Michigan alone had a larger allotment than Texas with a share of $127,322.
The bank director described how his wife overdrew her account and that a bank teller advised immediate action. He asked if she had adjusted it, and she replied she did the very next morning by sending a check for the overdrawn amount.
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