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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1928
Page
4
A compilation of editorial voice and local color touching on politics, party loyalties, insurance, favorite sons, spring sports, and a Civil War era incident. It references Governor Al and vote blocs, life insurance, and a belated Arkansas poor house battle between a 93-year-old Union soldier and a 90-year-old Confederate soldier.
The United States Department of Agriculture tested cotton and jute bagging on cotton bales sent to Germany. Results showed cotton bagging preserved bale condition, offered neater appearance, and withstanding breaking tests, suggesting future cost advantages and stronger domestic cotton industry prospects. This could shift prices and boost southern production as cotton wraps its own fiber.
An eastern merchandising expert urges merchants to actively promote town trade. He condemns reliance on a few advertisers and calls for every merchant to work with organizations to expand the trade circle and attract more shoppers locally.
A prominent expert urges all merchants to extend the trade territory and support community betterment, stressing duty across sizes of business to aid local growth and prosperity.
A dialogue portrays a man working in a garden with a watching woman. The man hoes vigorously while the woman hopes for profit, but the ruse ends with the man likely purchasing vegetables rather than farming. The exchange hints at social dynamics and practicality versus idealism.
The Hartford Courant envisions a coming era of large scale, corporation owned farms of 10 000 acres or more with specialized management. It warns that farmers could become employees or stockholders, losing independence, and argues for preserving small independent farms alongside industrialized agriculture.
A humorous exchange shows Grandma scolding Jenny as Eve had already given her brother a portion. The scene ends with a cheeky taunt about Eve's generosity and a local sales line urging loyalty in Whitewright.
A Throckmorton County Texas candidate for county attorney issues an unusually humorous, self-deprecating campaign statement. He praises rivals B F Reynolds and James F Wright, lauds Reynolds as a longtime local figure, and describes himself as an Arkansas hillbilly who has farmed, taught, and practiced law while noting his Texas arrival two years ago.
A Texas candidate, Jeff Fowler, vows to run for office with a hard line against thieves and bootleggers, saying he will campaign between now and the election by kissing babies and praising the old man’s crop while appealing for votes and influence.
Washington officials forecast a moderate tax cut this session with President Coolidge confident that current appropriations won't threaten the administration’s proposed $225,000,000 reduction. Treasury officials back the estimate, saying income data and Budget Bureau recommendations support the plan as final figures come in.
The giant shovel will lift over 20 tons per bite for an Illinois coal company. Dr Stimson reports electrical treatment cured cancer in mice. A twin diving suit allows diver and observer to descend together. An English process makes window glass gold coated yet transparent to occupants. Parachute tests show safe landings for disabled small aircraft.
The Sun lists candidates for the July Democratic primary across offices including Tax Assessor J. Hogan and J. H. Kimbrough, Orph Davis, Bob May, C. H. Durning. County Clerk J. L. Doggett and Alice Langford. County Judge Ed Westbrook and J. S. Kane. County Attorney J. P. Cox and Roy Finley. Public Weigher Mark Montgomery, Sam McMillin, W. C. Bailey, and Tom Brice.
A jury delivers a verdict in a suit against a railroad company. The court notes that had the train operated properly and the whistle and bell functioned as required, a cow would not have been killed, referencing a hit by a train at Open Road.
The Montana senator Walsh enters the Democratic nomination race, a move seen as significant. His public service record and unconventional stance may attract voters, suggesting the presidency should seek the man, while Walsh could become the chosen nominee.
The editorial argues choosing Walsh would prove public judgment values religious beliefs less than assumed and that a conservative stance or perceived prejudice is less deterring if the candidate appears dry. The piece urges readers to consult every page for ads and context.
They describe how want ads help someone dispose of unused items and locate owners of found belongings such as coats watches purses rings and umbrellas. The piece emphasizes that want ads have assisted many people in similar situations.
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