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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1934
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun carries notices on entertainments and bene fits with ads at regular rates and a policy to correct errors upon notification. It notes hot weather recurs yearly and predictions on cotton prices and harvest timing for farmers.
The piece notes public disinterest in gubernatorial candidates but predicts a surge once candidates start trading sharp name calling, creating political drama likely to engage voters.
Saturday two candidates entered Grayson County politics with bids for county judge and for State representative covering Grayson and Collin Counties. City crews report ongoing maintenance including trash collection weed control and sewer repair work along with meter cleaning and an annual city audit led by R A Gillett and W T Simmons. A board of equalization is set to meet next Monday to review tax rendition lists and note adjustments.
The Clarksville Times argues that abolishing or cutting state ad valorem taxes would primarily aid large real estate holders and non residents, while harming the small property owner. It warns reductions would shift the burden to sales taxes on consumer goods.
Clarksville Times notes support for a constitutional amendment to set the Texas governor salary at 10000 annually if a qualified candidate is available. The paper recalls past salaries of 4000 producing varied governors and cites a pledge tied to a 10 per day legislative pay for longer terms and more frequent special sessions.
The doctor notes a nationwide low mood behind nervous troubles and stresses rest as the main cure for functional nerve disorders. He urges vacations and outdoor activity, warns organic diseases are more serious, and advises consulting a physician for any symptoms.
A hundred-year-old testament keeps Jeremy Bentham’s dressed skeleton seated at the head of the University College Hospital trustees in London. The body, clothed and in a chair, with skull in a glass case, is listed as present but not voting on minutes. Bentham, a jurist and reformer, endowed the hospital and lived to 84.
A compilation notes shifts in population near large cities, silver dollar circulation, corn-hog contracts, musk ox births in Alaska, coffee consumption, income concentration in Ohio, Shanghai mint production, measles complications, North Carolina family size, Java storms, and a local political campaign visit by Mrs. Amy Hudnall of Sherman to Whitewright voters.
Lettuce and celery stay fresh with heads upside down in cold water. Bread lasts months with agar-agar says Russian scientists. If soup is too salty, add raw potato slices and boil briefly. Iodine can ease inflamed insect bites and prevent infection. A tartar emetic and sugar mix may deter ants when kept away from children and pets.
An impatient customer quarrels with a waiter as the restaurant nears closing. The patron protests staying past the end of service while the staff reiterates they close at 11. The exchange highlights tensions over hours and service.
An old guide suggests keeping iron hot longer under a tea cosy and oiling cutlery to prevent rust. It also recommends felt hat mats for flowers with a wool stitched edge. For poached eggs, a brief pre boil helps keep yolks intact.
A prospective buyer questioned river overflows while viewing riverside property. The real estate agent retorted that the river is not a “sickly stream” confined to its bed, indicating confidence in the land’s flood risk.
Local listing notes typewriter carbon paper and writer ribbons for sale at Sun. Item details unclear but indicates available office supplies for typing work.
Benjamin Russell reflects on a friend’s truism that in a century most people will be gone, urging readers to value each day, hurry less, and balance work with play, thought, and rest rather than idleness. The piece contemplates time, priorities, and the pressure to avoid wasted days.
A Boston statistician calculates the error odds in print. In a 10 000 letter column seven wrong positions exist, yielding 70 000 chances for an error and millions for transposition. The sentence "To be or not to be" could incur 2 758 000 errors by transposition alone.
Rev G C Ivins pastor of the First Baptist Church spoke at the Rotary Club lunch Friday using Children as his text. He delivered a ten minute talk staying on topic and noted three visitors Will H Evans A Y Creager and W J McGee of Sherman who offered brief remarks. Evans introduced Creager who shared his overland trip through several states praising Northeast Texas. McGee, a life insurance agent, gave a talk on life insurance and urged members toward policies. The meeting was hailed as one of the most interesting in weeks.
A four year old clings to her mother and asks how to button her dress when the button is in the back and she is in the front, expressing a playful frustration.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Stuteville Jr. of Dallas visit relatives this week. Lloyd Stowers returns from Denton after attending North East Texas State Teachers College. Miss Edna Barl Stuteville attends summer school at East Texas State Teachers College Commerce.
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