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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1934
Page
8
A veteran columnist reflects on rising childbirth complications among modern mothers. He links danger to fashion trends such as half-shoes and thin stockings, noting several first births this winter required extensive operations and left one mother an invalid for months.
A judge's daughter recalls her father's court as she narrates a scene of speeches to twelve men who were then taken to a dark room for development. The mother is teased with a nickname question about the girl Appendix, noting the cost of taking her out.
United States gold holdings rose by 322 million dollars in February to a record total of 7.340 billion. Dollar profit on devaluation also increased from 2.805 billion on Feb 1 to 2.808 billion as of Feb 24.
Washington notes in early 1934 describe the Roosevelt administration urging Democratic members of the House to vote freely while avoiding enough opposition to jeopardize the President. The piece underscored political maneuvering ahead of the 1934 elections and party loyalty pressures.
Gordonville Texas February 13 1934 stockholders of Gordonville State Bank will meet March 19 1934 at 10:00 AM in the bank directors room Gordonville Texas. Items include electing directors amending the charter to move the bank to Collinsville Texas and other business. W J Gardiner cashier 41-m8
Washington observers discuss veterans' influence on a bipartisan shift toward liberal ex service benefits while considering a possible constitutional Democrat faction. Debates note Old Guard distrust, calls for a new center, and potential leaders from the Midwest among La Follette, Nye, Norris, Borah and Capper as a vehicle for a reformist movement.
A humorous exchange at a football game features a girl asking why letters were returned and a man revealing he paid experts to write them and may reuse them. The college boy promises more excitement for $2, while his dad quips that cost was his marriage license.
Orangeville reports a cold rainy spell harming onions oats and garden seeds. Grandpa Franklin with pneumonia visits son Jess near Cannon as family illnesses spread including measles influenza and pneumonia affecting several relatives. Mint dates to 1792 noted.
The Sun announces candidates subject to the July Democratic primary action.
FRANK REECE named Sheriff. R. B. CARAWAY named Assessor-Collector. P. JANWAY J. L. CANTRELL named Justice of the Peace Precinct 3. TOM BRICE appointed Public Weigher.
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