Whitewright Sun subscription and notices policy
The Whitewright Sun lists a $1.50 per year subscription payable in advance and notes it is entered at the Whitewright Texas post office as 2nd class mail matter. It is published every Thursday and will charge regular advertising rates for notices of entertainments box suppers and other benefits with admission fees. The paper offers corrections if any erroneous reflections on character or reputation are brought to the publishers.
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Whitewright, Texas
Whitewright Sun
Waggoner's Absence Guarded by Acting Sun Editor
The Sun's acting editor explains J H Waggoner's month unavailable due to a legislative campaign for Grayson County. He urges readers not to condemn the paper, vouches for Waggoner's qualifications, and says the candidate's future Austin returns will reflect votes in the people's interest.
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J. H. Waggoner
the Sun
Place 2
Grayson County
Waggoner
Austin
Hoover salary cut praised as political expedient
The piece argues President Hoover’s voluntary reduction from 75000 to 60000 a year is a political ploy. It says he shares the pain of others with a 60000 salary and a large private fortune while government workers face smaller cuts.
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Hoover
Mr. Hoover
Merchants Protest Army Post Exchanges Under Cutting Prices
Merchants near army posts complain that post exchanges sell groceries and other goods to civilians at lower prices, hurting private businesses. They argue if government can supply printed envelopes to merchants, it could also sell groceries and services, creating competition with private firms.
Sun editor campaigns for Grayson County seat
The Sun editor campaigns for a Representative role in Grayson County. He notes he has met about one in seven voters and spent time in less familiar areas to reach more people. He asks home voters for their support and regrets not meeting all 18 000 voters due to time.
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Sun
Grayson County
Drainage Districts vs State Tax Exemption in Texas
Farmers in North Texas form drainage districts and levy local taxes to straighten channels and build levees. In contrast South Texas coastal counties petition Austin for a 25 year tax exemption to fund improvements, shifting costs to other taxpayers across the state.
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North
Texas
South
Austin
Lawmaker weighs tax free counties and drainage fixes
Representative J. W. Adamson backed adding Orange County to tax free counties but has not sponsored relief for North Texas drainage districts. The statement notes potential land value gains in Grayson County if creek channels were straightened and state funding approved.
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J. W. Adamson
Orange County
North
Texas
Grayson County
Embarrassed Candidates Rally Across County
Rallies at various sites expose candidates with little public speaking experience. Despite nerve and stumbles, the events serve as training and do not harm the candidates' campaigns as audiences react with sympathy and support.
Lengthy ballot may delay election results in Grayson County
The Sun notes the long ballot could prevent late night results and warns of several close races in Grayson County. It urges voters to cast ballots early to help election judges announce returns soon after polls close and speed up the process for both officials and voters.
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Sun
Grayson County
Campaigners Endure Heat Amid Final Push
Candidates who have worked hard in the last ten days of extreme heat deserve victory on Saturday. With the thermometer at 100 degrees in the shade, campaigning for office is a hard task and sympathy is due for those who do not win.
Grady Thompson Named Sherman Police Chief
Grady Thompson is appointed as chief of the Sherman police department after seven months on the force. A Grayson County native, he is celebrated for his rise from local roots to city leadership with many friends supporting his appointment.
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Grady Thompson
Sherman
Grady
Grayson County
Chief Thompson
No Dependence in Pre-Election Claims Seen
Mrs. Ferguson and Governor Sterling vow early primary wins while Mr. Wolfe and Mr. Hunter predict run offs. The statements suggest voters should doubt pre-election promises.
Taxes Rise as Government Costs Impose Burden on Farmers
The speaker laments tax increases, noting they now exceed levels from the cotton era and corn prices. They argue the sole path to tax relief is cutting government costs to reduce the overall tax burden.
Voters urged to vote early this Saturday
One hundred twenty nine names appear on the ballot for Saturday’s vote. Voters are urged to cast ballots early to ease election officials’ workload and avoid late Saturday night counting.
Whitewright Ballot Contains 129 Names For 35 Favorites
Voters will select 35 favorites on a 129 name ballot while also scratching 94 names. The event occurs Saturday as residents participate in local voting.
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Whitewright
Election Jokes Helpful Preview From Sherman Democrat
E J Parker writes from Sherman praising a Garner Roosevelt Waggoner ticket while noting a Whitewright girl worries her sweetie neglects cotton. The columnist jokes prosperity will make a few bales matter little.
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Whitewright
Jim Waggoner
E. J. Parker
Sherman Democrat
Quote exchange over medical career fuels redemption
In a private dialogue a mentor consoles a failed medical student. The mentor reframes the setback as a chance to save lives, insisting the student’s choices still matter and potential remains.
Allred oil suits threaten Texas industry and jobs in Harris County
The piece argues that Allred’s pending oil oyster suits could oust 17,000 oil industry employees in Harris County and harm state finances. It contends the code of ethics is a fair system, condemns using charter forfeiture, and warns of broader economic damage to Texas if major oil units are ousted.
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Allred
Harris County
Texas
Travis
Quaker State Oil Company
Pennsylvania
State of Texas
Woodrow Wilson
Federal Trade Commission
United States
United States Department of Justice
Pollard
Bobbitt
Mississippi
Code of Ethics
Houston
Alfred
Roy B. Jones
Panhandle Refining Company
Wichita Falls
Texas Weekly
Clem Calhoun
Calhoun
Railroads and Congress Campaign Fire Up Texas Memo
A political advertisement warns that railroads and big interests fund campaigns to sway elections. It cites William T. Herron of Southern Pacific as asserting government and railroads must be intertwined. The piece urges Texans to awake and strike corruption, listing proposed wage and personnel rules for federal workers.
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William T. Herron
Southern Pacific Railroad
B. Randell
Congress Incorporated
Wall Street
New York
Southern Pacific Railrad
Railroads
Texas
Economy Act Requires One Month Payless Furlough For Federal Staff
The Economy Act imposes a one month payless furlough on federal employees earning over $1,000 annually including army and navy officers. It excludes members of Congress and postal workers. The measure also cuts salaries of the Vice President.
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Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Congress
Postal
Quiet barber shop prompts bank note interest gag
A traveling salesman asks how business is. The barber boasts of a quiet shop where even the notes drawing interest can be heard a block away at the First National Bank.
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First National Bank
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