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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1932
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun announces regular advertising rates for entertainments fundraisers and other events with admissions mentioned. Memorials resolutions and similar content will be charged. The paper will correct erroneous reflections upon any person firm or corporation upon notice to the publishers. The editors comment on Texas weather.
The report notes about thirty candidates for congressman at large with only three to be elected and predicts sixty or more contenders by the election. It mentions potential redistricting shortening ballots and notes Grayson County’s new courthouse ready for county business and bond plans for a bigger structure. It covers Southwestern Exposition attendance, Texas Press Day, and cowgirl success, plus a public official on the Railroad Commission criticized for a “zero” grade while facing an opponent.
The speaker condemns a former Texas governor and current Railroad Commissioner Pat Neff for inactivity and lack of constructive input when the legislature sought remedies. The Commission enforces oil and gas laws and truck regulations, but it has been quiet for months and Neff may resign amid reports of poor cooperation among members.
The Whitewright Sun editor Jim Waggoner headlines Learn to Let Go and readers recall possible calls to go fishing possuming hunting or rat killing. Responses mention Gallagher, Bob May, Charlie Inglish, and Ernest Parker as local voices in Sherman, Leonard, Bonham and surrounding papers.
The Troupe Banner notes optimism about changing weather and mood cycles, predicting joy with spring garden gatherings and good fishing in East Texas streams. The piece invites readers to join in a four dollar six bit bet on everyone’s happiness returning with the season.
The Tyler Journal critiques federal plans to fund and operate auto repair shops, blacksmiths, dry goods stores, and pure food emporiums as counter to private enterprise. It warns of large bond issues to finance these activities and the resulting deficit, arguing such moves would create government jobs and officials.
The Tulsa World reports Secretary Hurley is furious upon learning that his speeches were written by Army Captain Ginsberg. The critique notes Hurley’s pride in his clever lines while calling the arrangement humiliating and claims he has sought redress.
The Dallas Journal notes Ginsberg did not publicly disclose details. The paper suggests Fighting Pat should deliver his own speech to demonstrate ability, though it may not be the simplest path.
A compilation of pithy quotes from various papers satirizes Prohibition, economic policy, leadership, and international affairs. Notable lines critique inflation, armament, and social tensions while wryly predicting long horizons for world longevity and political shifts.
The Progressive Farmer Ruralist urges readers to kickstart better times in Dixie by investing now and using barter to stimulate commerce. It notes likely price rises from federal policy shifts and suggests timely purchases, land options, and repairs, plus barter deals like turkeys for bills or soy beans for five years’ rent.
A court house farmers exchange day invites all to bring goods for swapping. The event promises a productive time for buyers with money to spend and encourages traders to help each other through careful bargaining.
The railroads earned about $1 per share for stockholders in 1931 with total net income around $89 million, the lowest since records began. Taxes paid reached $308 million, or $3.46 per dollar of net income, far exceeding prior years. The Houston Post notes this as a striking government revenue spike amid weak earnings.
A historical summary lists George Washington's early 15 rules for conduct. The excerpts urge respect in company, restraint in speech and action, honesty, prudent company, and maintaining conscience.
William H McGuffey born 1800 in Washington County Pennsylvania. He graduated 1825 from Washington College. He taught ancient languages then moral philosophy at Miami University 1830 to 1839. He led Ohio University 1839 to 1843 and taught moral philosophy at the University of Virginia 1845 to his death in 1873. He compiled the Eclectic Series readers widely sold.
Meat animals of all kinds have fallen more than 50 percent over the last two years while work stock prices rise. From January 1930 to January 1932 horses and colts fell from 69.86 to 53.37 per head and mules from 83.76 to 60.69 in the U S. Oklahoma shows similar declines. Today a work animal is valued near twice a cow, suggesting limited supply and stronger demand.
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