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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1934
Page
7
Henry Jarvis of Menard County reports water remain pooled two hours after a light rain on his 60 acre field with contour rows that keep each row level. A nearby sloped field shed water quickly, prompting Jarvis to plan terraces after this season.
The Texas Supreme Court approves sweeping changes for bar admission material to raise ethical and educational standards. New rules require six months residency in Texas, a $40 exam fee, and proof of studied Texas statutes under a judge or bar appointee. Texas residents must also prove high character and adequate qualifications.
Washington reports May farm income at 425 million dollars, equal to May 1933, up 45 million from April. Five month 1934 sales total 2.019 billion, 25 percent above 1933. Cash receipts reach 2.139 billion, 33 percent higher than 1933, with 279 million in benefit payments by May 31 allocated to cotton, wheat, emergency hogs, and others.
Roy Batts a 20-year-old farm youth who broke from Grayson County jail faced sentencing in the fifty ninth district court. He pled guilty to two burglary counts two auto thefts and one assault to murder receiving two-year terms on each count to run cumulatively. He also has a suspended sentence on theft over 50 charges.
Medford Oregon golf ace prizes included a free operation for George Codding district attorney his wife already used to remove tonsils, 5000 feet of lumber and a keg of beer. He would rather others take the free burial prize.
A Rev Moses Jackson lends his hat for contributions and returns empty. A fire loss claimant questions insurer and demands premium back while a woman notes the signaled way. A man confirms he attends worship and is headed to see her.
A farmer and his son work in a field when the old man trips on a tree stump and falls. He curses the stump, the boy warns him not to swear, and a running gibe about a busy appetite closes the rustic exchange.
A string of witty exchanges shows a rag merchant trading quips with a lady about bottles and beer while a small restaurant owner prides on cooking and a young salesman critiques a pie. A teacher questions John about poison subtlety and a dusky maid complains of constant dish shifting and low pay.
A prisoner claims he took the money to fund marriage plans and argues for an insanity defense. The lawyer questions whether repayment was intended and considers mental health as a basis for acquittal.
In Chicago Tomasco Ricardo, an Italian seeking citizenship, was questioned about how many states are in the Union. He replied with a retort that compared the judge’s question to counting bananas in a bunch, implying the judge should focus on his own business.
Miss Venable explains the term puppy love as the beginning stage of a dog's life, hinting at youth and early affection as the source of the phrase. The remark frames puppy love as a playful, junior form of romance.
Senator Sorghum says voters want government kept separate from business while critics argue public funds must deliver value. The exchange highlights tension over how taxpayer money is spent and the role of business practices in politics.
A drunk Pat seeks guidance from a priest who warns of a pledge. Pat vows to reform but quickly returns to drinking and jokes about the pledge being broken. Nearby, Marion asks Donald what anarchists are and he quips they are selfish boys who never wash.
A Shanghai funeral spectacle featured a radio fixed to a coffin as mourners passed by. With fifty eight broadcasting stations in the city, the grave site echoed with theatre broadcasts, love songs and dance music. The custom also includes paper images of servants, money, cloth, trees, carriages and other comforts placed in or burned at the grave.
In Boston, Mrs. Scott now 62 recalls swallowing a needle at age 10 while sewing a sampler. A twinge in her thigh years later led to discovery as the needle point protruded from her skin. She freed the needle with tweezers after calling for help.
A fragment mentions plagiarism charges connected to a Roosevelt likeness in New York. The text is incomplete but implies a legal or disciplinary action involving a public figure’s image or statements.
Mr. and Mrs. William Goodwin of Manhattan Beach California sue in federal court claiming damages of no less than 500000 for distribution and singing of Home On the Range they say plagiarized An Arizona Home The Goodwins call Home On the Range a Roosevelt favorite and name defendants in the suit
An insurance ad from The First States Life Company of Dallas offers a no medical exam life policy for 1000 dollars with 10 days free inspection. No agents call. Apply by sending name age and beneficiary. a 1 dollar premium activates coverage for thirty days. Agents sought after offer ends.
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