This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1935
Page
4
McCamey News warns that government involvement in printing envelopes and a future expansion into utilities, railroads, and general stores could force private businesses to shoulder losses. The piece argues government sales at below cost would require taxpayer subsidies and threaten private profits.
The Sherman Democrat targets the Commissioners Court for preference to county business institutions in buying supplies at fair profits. It argues lumber and printing should come from local sources, questions policing costs in Whitesboro and criticizes funding a new courthouse versus saving money with the present structure.
The Dallas Times Herald blames AAA and NRA for rising living costs while praising farmer subsidies. Students at state colleges oppose a $100 annual tuition increase, and cotton prices fall by over $10 a bale amid AAA debates. Local thieves raid chicken roosts, prompting harsh public remarks.
West Texas bankers warn at a sharp rise in Postal Savings deposits. In 38 towns there are 4,637 depositors totaling $1,988,718. Abilene leads with 573 depositors and $292,661, followed by Brownwood with 438 and $213,272. San Angelo and Sweetwater report about 356 and 200,611 to 200,281 respectively. Other towns include Wink 277 and 53,753, Crane 137 and 6,303, Fort Stockton 2 109 depositors and 40,017, McCamey 66 and 13,351.
The Dallas News argues the United States should stay out of European affairs and avoid pledges to enforce Versailles terms. It says America should offer good offices only when invited and keep hands off to prevent further entanglements and costs.
The Bonham News critiques the 1932 Democratic pledge to protect dry states if repeal passed. It cites Texas licensing of whisky sales to whomever pays for a license and Oklahoma judge Kennamer's ruling that wholesale sales to a dry-state dealer aren’t illegal. The piece questions the government's consistency and memory of promises.
The Dallas Journal notes Townsend Plan leaders show little urgency to fund Texas old age pensions for Confederate veterans and dependents, while the state trails about five million dollars behind on existing payments due by Aug 31, 1935.
A collage of satirical quotes skewering morality and institutions. The New Era condemns moral cripples, while others mockfully reference 1776, famine in Russia, a Red Schoolhouse, and Harvard dropping Latin.
The Blue Eagle bulletin cites Order 318 exempting J A Ochs & Son Inc of New Ulm Minnesota from Code provisions to extend Miss Ida Erlers lunch from one hour to one hour thirty. Commentary questions if such acts reflect law or Supreme Court fate amid broader NRA criticism.
The Oakland Tribune notes Oregon sheriffs distribution of child safety cards with tips to avoid riding with strangers and to stay clear of roadways when cars approach. It adds a Portland newspaper suggestion for adult road courtesy and pedestrian right of way, saying most points apply to both children and grownups.
In Bucharest Bernard Sperlinger sought a divorce under Jewish law requiring both spouses consent. His wife suffered an incurable mental illness, leaving him unable to obtain the needed agreement. Sperlinger appealed to the rabbinical council after lengthy deliberation.
A Boston woman’s pig offended Capt. Robert Keayne leading to damages suit she lost. Keayne won a defamation suit as well and the dispute helped spark revolutionary thoughts. The Great and General Court created a two chamber system with checks and balances influencing later legislatures.
A Sunday school scene features a teacher asking what conscience is and a shy child answering that it is grandma, eliciting quiet reflection on moral guidance. The quip contrasts adult explanations with a child’s humorous, endearing reply.
James S. Kone, attorney at law, operates from the Kelly Building in East Side Square Sherman Texas. Practice covers general civil and criminal matters with special attention to titles estates and bankruptcies.
After extensive effort and correspondence, 101 rabbis approve Sperlinger's divorce from his first wife. The exchange hints at a personal moment amid the public approval.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.