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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1939
Page
3
Austin reports rabies rising across Texas though preventable with early action. Dogs are primary source. stray dogs must be captured and observed ten days. Immediate immunization after facial bites is crucial as rabies is fatal once symptoms appear. Public health urges dog vaccination and community education across towns and counties.
A student asks for chicken salad at the Co-Op and debates two options with a waitress. The 40-cent choice is described as veal and pork while the 50-cent option uses tuna, highlighting price and ingredient differences.
State police report shows 49 percent of traffic deaths occur on week ends, with Sundays and Saturdays each contributing large shares. Despite lower weekend travel, the toll is high, blamed on weekend drivers who are often careless, inexperienced, or intoxicated. The five month tally reaches 279 deaths, 567 total fatalities.
Rhode Island legislators returned home after a 96 minute session that fixed defects in unemployment relief and emergency public works acts to permit continued relief borrowing by cities and towns. Governor Vanderbilt signed the measure extending the emergency periods after an oversight let the regular session expire the borrowing.
A teacher asks why color labels are unfair, children respond with varied views. A quiet girl interrupts with a witty quip, saying she would be streaky, highlighting the folly of associating morality with color.
The column portrays Jerry Mann as Texas Attorney General who vigorously upholds the law without political theatrics. It notes he avoids campaign-style actions, issues opinions clearly, and makes enemies as well as friends for sticking to legal duties rather than political balancing. He is not claimed to be the era’s greatest lawyer.
Weekly review lauds Mann for organizing the office to work diligently and without political bias. The piece notes his past promises matched actions in public service and cautions that oversights remain possible as he continues his term. It asserts Texas elected a football man and a lawyer, hinting at favorable outcomes for the state.
Sherman daily reports the United States government winning tentative possession of 993 acres around the Denison damsite on the Red River. The order, signed by Federal Judge Randolph Bryant, directs Army engineers to proceed with work while a fair price is set by three appraisers.
College Station notes by Jennie Camp Extension Service specialist on home egg production. Fresh eggs are best when cooled and kept without washing to preserve bloom. Eggs provide iron through yolk and carry vitamins A and D plus calcium and phosphorus. consider home production for value and budget.
A wife cites an article saying electricity will let us obtain everything with a touch of a button. The husband scoffs, noting that she would never press a button, then points to his shirt as the gag. The exchange delivers a light humorous domestic moment with a punchline about stubborn habits.
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