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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1934
Page
2
The Texas poll tax registration receipts total 1,108,638 for the current election year, yielding an estimated voting strength of 1,275,934 after exemptions. Harris County led with 66,725 receipts, followed by Bexar 53,864 and Dallas 50,029. data from The Dallas News.
A hungry Kentucky man, misled by a sign for United Bank Building, exchanged an 1804 silver dollar at Thos. G. Melish’s coin shop in Cincinnati for $2. Melish later learned the value of the coin, one of only about thirteen known, with the last sale at $2,500.
In Abyssinia's capital Addis Ababa ostrich egg shells adorn many temple domes and crosses. The region blends Christian and church influence with the church owning about one third of land, reflecting an ancient belief that the world began as an egg.
Secretary Wal lace announced a 75 million dollar project to plant a forest shelter belt 100 miles wide from the Canadian border into Texas. The plan, under an executive order by President Roosevelt, allocates 15 million emergency funds to start work across North Dakota to the Texas Panhandle. The belt will span over 1 000 miles and affect about 20 million acres with 1 820 000 acres planted, creating roughly 100 north south windbreaks one mile apart.
A collection of disparate statistics touching on highways in the U S foreign investments in 1930s America forestry distribution and plantings rat versus predator harm population slavery Bible printing golf participation color blindness in fish and canned food variety.
A humorous 1920s style dialogue lists ten motives behind why women purchase items. It mocks social pressures, including appearances, envy, and Parisian luxury, ending with a sharp exchange about a Scottish suitor and a toward-fire metaphor.
The Sun reproduces the Democratic primary ballot for July 28 with 79 names. Offices include United States Senator Governor Lieutenant Governor Attorney General State Comptroller Treasurer Superintendent of Public Instruction Agriculture General Land Office Railroad Commissioner Supreme Court associate justice and other local posts with candidates such as Bailey Jr Connally Allred Small Hunter Witt Russell Hughes McCraw Woodward McCraw Pundt Hatcher Walker Reed Sharp Morrow Allen Jones Morris Rayburn Van Zandt Simmons Waggoner Adamson Burton Kane Akin Kane etc.
A writer notes that ancient Egyptians and Romans would find daily life largely similar today. Cleopatra’s nails, Roman soap, checkers, dice games, schooling, work, meals, walks, shopping, and evening social hours mirror modern routines. The piece adds Louisville’s fame for baseball bats.
Advice on storing fats in glass or enamelware and cleaning methods for wallpaper and aluminum. Tips cover oiling sewing machines to prevent stains, improving custard with stirring, removing coffee stains with glycerin, and ironing on the wrong side. Suggestions include vinegar pruning flavors in prunes and planning baking days for energy and fuel savings.
A mother quizzes her son Harold after a generous grocer gifts a chocolate bar. Harold replies that he has two brothers at home, turning a simple kindness into a humorous, heartwarming moment.
Camden New Jersey Frank Myers a 94 year old Elm farmer was jailed on $5000 bail after firing two shots at his 70 year old wife who he accused of “running around with other men” police said he struck her with a hoe during the quarrel Read the ads and buy accordingly
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