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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1933
Page
6
A guide to Texas pari mutuel betting set to take effect Aug 31 explains the certificate system. Citizens must be at the track, bet cash at windows, and receive a certificate for a horse and race. Payouts depend on total bets, with the house taking 10 percent.
A writer recalls a veterans hospital service where many recovering soldiers appeared sober and scarred by war. The group sang a funeral hymn after the sermon, a moment felt inappropriate and heavy. The narrator reflects on cheering the seriously ill and supporting their morale.
A collection of sayings on sense, restraint, family duty, virtue, and ambition. It notes that shipments of American wheat and tobacco to Austria are increasing, implying broader trade in the era.
Women troubled by weakness and pains are advised to take Cardulus a purely vegetable tonic used for over 60 years. It is promoted to improve general tone support run down health and tired nerves and to ease monthly periods. Cardus is described as safe and wholesome for women of all ages.
Raymond Moley spoke in Olmstead Falls Ohio to a high school graduating class defining democracy as a quest not an arrival. He urged courage to try new ideas despite past voices saying you cannot, noting mistakes are possible but progress endures. He urged moving toward a dream of a fairer land and the insistence on looking ahead as a national habit.
Federal beer tax collections in the last 23 days of April topped 9 million dollars with an annual projection of 135 million. New York and Pennsylvania led state consumption while South Carolina posted the highest state tax at 4.65 dollars per barrel. Pennsylvania added 1.26 per barrel, prompting a one dollar price increase by Brewers.
The British Empire emerges as the leading foreign purchaser of United States chemicals, surpassing other nations in total exports. This status highlights the deep trade ties and global demand for American chemical products.
The Post Office Department announced nine day payless furloughs for all postal service employees over the next three months to save 9.5 million dollars. The plan covers July through September with rural carriers losing mileage allowances and all others sharing cuts to balance the 1934 budget. Postal heads hope improving business will end the furloughs or allow some reduction after September.
Steam from wells 900 feet deep will soon power electric dynamos in Italy. The project aims to convert geothermal steam into electrical energy, signaling a major energy development for the region.
An advertisement details Kruschen Salts offering a weight loss from 156 to 110 pounds and claims health and vitality benefits. It notes a daily half teaspoon in hot water, a four week jar price, money back guarantee, and Whitewright distribution via Kirkpatrick Pharmacy with a Seattle user testimonial from Mrs. Vale Walter dated December 30, 1932.
A Department of Labor pamphlet proposes the best allocation of scarce food dollars. It suggests 25 to 30 cents for milk or equivalents, 25 to 30 cents for fruits and vegetables, 10 cents for eggs lean meat and fish, 20 cents for bread flour and cereals, and 20 cents for fats sugar and accessories.
A notice of sale by constable J. R. Riddle in Grayson County Texas lists an execution from May 26 1933 in the W A Colvard vs Whitewright Lodge No 368 I O O F case. The sale of Un divided interest in Lot 23 Block 26 O T P Whitewright is set for the first Tuesday in July 1933 at the Grayson County courthouse in Sherman to satisfy a 132.68 dollar judgment plus costs.
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