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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1936
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun notes campaign humor and political rivalry as the state’s election nears. It mentions Governor Alfred and recalls editor battles with three opponents who ran hard campaigns yet remained friends afterward.
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled a 1935 measure authorizing county officials to curb soil erosion unconstitutional as an improper delegation of legislative power. The piece notes liberals cheer Landon's own policy reversals and compares with Britain's London new deal Waterloo.
Landon faced a vast Topeka crowd for a Republican nomination speech described as a dud by observers. The headline notes perfunctory cheers and a general belief the address was poorly phrased and given, despite expectations of a Lincolnian impact.
The Dallas News reports mixed reactions to Landon as critics from the Manufacturers' Association and Liberty League editorship condemn his speech while Governor Nice of Maryland lauds it as honest and sound. Norman Thomas rejects Landon's grasp of issues, and United Textile Workers VP Gorman calls his stance on collective bargaining lip service. Labor leaders are presumed pro Roosevelt. some think Landon’s rhetoric could improve when he delves into farm and business questions. Republicans may revive their morale with sharp rebuttal.
Rep Clarence Lea of California pushes a constitutional amendment to replace the electoral college with fractional electoral votes. He argues the current system wastes millions of votes and risks deadlock if the election goes to the House, noting New York’s large population but single vote under current rules.
David W. Ray of Black Texas has been elected president of the graduate class at North Texas State Teachers College in Denton. He edits The Graduate Student summer annual and is the son of H. F. Ray founder of Ray Livery Stable in Whitewright in 1899 and nephew of A. J. Reeves.
The text explains state by state voting power in the Electoral College and how a party can win nationwide yet lose in the House. It notes past failures of the College in 1800 1824 and the Hayes-Tilden era, plus the remedy for stiff rubber hot water bottles by warming in water prior to use.
Political advertisement from Joe A Keith urging Grayson County voters to back him in the State Representative Place 2 runoff. Keith notes limited campaigning, dependence on supporters, and defense of good government for all, contrasting with opponent Adamson who seeks a fourth term. He emphasizes youth, education, and dedication to an honest legislative record.
A collection of short quips and humor sketches begins with a professor joking about a freshman’s thirst for knowledge passed from mother, and a father’s wealth bequest to spur a widow to remarry. A barber’s patient delivers a sharp line about versatility after a rough shave, patchup, and patchwork.
Vernon asks Gram ma if he should use a fork to eat pie at a dinner and seeks a pie to practice with. The exchange showcases a humorous domestic moment centered on manners and family banter.
A short note promotes tongue twisters as a guaranteed way to amuse guests at a party. It hints that attempting mastery yields amazing, goofy results and lively entertainment.
A playful fragment describes a skunk perched on a stump and jokingly blames the stump for its odor. The line turns into a loop of mutual stink as both claim the other is stinky.
A man posted a newspaper notice seeking an office boy. A long queue formed outside. A standout applicant explained he deserved the position because he had previously brought his own dinner, securing the job.
A village schoolteacher promises to tell a Columbus tale to well behaved children the next day. To help memory the class must each bring an egg, with those without eggs allowed to bring butter. The dialogue frames a gentle classroom scene about patience and learning.
A stranger asks to buy a farmer’s cow. The farmer hesitates and questions whether the visitor is the new assessor or if the cow has been killed on the railroad, signaling concern over untold risks and lost cattle.
A parish priest urges Pat Murphy to reform his whiskey habit warning that the next drop could turn him into a mouse. The line reflects a humorous sermon style and moral admonition.
In a comical dialogue Pat fears touching a small one could turn him into a mouse while a Father secretly smiles. Pat plans a drastic, improbable act as the shopkeeper jokes about literature and mispronounced poetry. The cockney bookseller refuses Omar Khayyam, offering instead a scarce Hilliad and Hody ssey.
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