Whitewright Sun Adopts New Subscription Terms
The Whitewright Sun lists subscription price at $1.50 per year payable in advance and notes publication as 2nd class mail matter from Whitewright Texas. Notices of entertainments and other events with fees will be charged at regular advertising rates. A new concrete road from Whitewright to the Collin County line is praised as straight and smooth.
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Whitewright, Texas
Whitewright
Collin County Line
Bargain Day Draws Hundreds to Whitewright Merchants
On Saturday hundreds flocked to Whitewright for merchant bargains and a free picture show. Merchants report strong sales and popular specials described as going like hot cakes. The free show drew more than three thousand attendees, with a full house from 10 30 a m to 11 30 p m according to the show manager's record.
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Whitewright
Grayson County Officials Preserve Farm and Home Agents
Grayson County commissioners voted to retain county farm and home demonstration agents after the Taxpayers League sought their dismissal and narrowly failed to rescind the action. The Sun praises the league’s attempt and notes the value of agents to farmers who use their services. Whitewright celebrates completion of a paved road extending toward Trenton and connects to a broader county road system benefiting all residents.
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Grayson County Commissioners Court
Grayson County Taxpayers League
Sun
Taxpayers League
Grayson County
Whitewright
Trenton
Trenton Tribune
Grayson
Sherman Democrat
Senators Bonus questioned as travel costs vs government payouts
The Hartford Courant notes Washington travelers like Senator Reed Borah and Jones received far more in government expense reimbursements than their actual travel costs. It cites 1866 travel rules, 1931 Senate spending of nearly 33 400 dollars for 66 senators, and average bonuses around 400 dollars, urging payment on signed expense accounts only.
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Pittsburgh
Washington
David A. Reed
Borah
Boise
Idaho
Jones
Seattle
Wash
the Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
Hartford
Conn
Farmers pay the price for vast agri bureau plans
The Uvalde Leader-News lambasts a proposed vast building project for the department of agriculture claiming it wastes resources while farmers struggle. It argues debt laden firms can’t fund such a project and urges public exposure and political retirement for supporting senators and congressmen.
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Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Department
Washington
Uvalde Leader-News
Jailed for Selling Telephone Stock
A Boston clipping recalls a 19th century case where Joshua Cop alleged to be a New York con man sold worthless telephone stock to gullible investors. The report notes the era's public skepticism and warns of the bold scheme that led to a jail sentence.
Telephones Fraud Arrest Highlighted by Authorities
A New York man named persmith was arrested for attempting to extort funds by selling a device he calls a telephon that purportedly transmits the human voice over wires. Officials condemn the scheme as impractical and warn it serves as a warning to other con artists preying on gullible people.
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Persmith
New York
International System News
Think it over advertising keeps business alive
The note argues that advertising during downturns signals to customers that a business remains open and ready. Those who advertise stay connected with the ground floor and will benefit when business rebounds, while non-advertisers risk costly delays.
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Texas
War on Taxes A Denison rally targets salary cuts and tax relief
A wartime style appeal outlines plans to cut about one third of official salaries and reduce tax rendition values on farm lands. Candidates for county offices pledge lower pay and a push to lower taxes with a big rally at Woodman Hall, Denison, on May 7 with speakers from Sherman.
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Grayson County
Woodman Hall
Denison
Ivy
Sherman
Read the Suns Ads Mark a One Dollar Subscription
A reader notes the slogan It pays to advertise and sends a one dollar bill for The Sun. He offers well wishes for Whitewright and Austin area readers. The message celebrates a road dedication and expects a crowd on Saturday.
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the Suns
the Sun
W. C. Hill
San Antonio
Whitewright
Sun Force
W. C. Huffines
Lubbock
Letter from J B Hamilton on Sun issue and road program
J B Hamilton of Whitewright writes to Sun editor from Minois praising local road work and calling attention to a claimed $99 900 000 error in the issue. He notes the figure and implies the town regards such sums lightly.
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J. B. Hamilton
Minois
Sun
The
Joe
Editorial Quotes and Political Jokes Across Papers
A collage of satirical lines from Detroit Free Press Los Angeles Times Indianapolis News Springfield Union Thomaston Times and others. It lampoons law politics finance and social norms with wry aphorisms and quips.
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Detroit Free Press
Territorial echoes in a savage market churn
In Thomaston Times style commentary a sharp, skeptical line follows a chain of predators and prey where bulls, sheep, bears and wolves symbolize shifting power. The quip reflects ongoing economic or political tensions with a mordant, darkly humorous cadence.
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Thomaston Times
Fragments Hint At Political Deficit Debate Shift
A Brooklyn Times and Palm Beach Post clipping discusses distrust in deficits and government spending. It suggests entrusting Democrats with deficit policy due to perceived experience with persistent overspending.
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Brooklyn Times
Washington
Palm Beach
Hogwallow News Cartoonish Fragments Spark Town Banter
Sidney Hocks comments on a fish's forgiving nature toward fishermen. Sile Kilden laments hazards of modern life. Bees chase Cricket Hicks into Miss Peachie Sims's parlor. Tickville Tidings editor stops writing editorials. Poke Eazley says prayers and chores both matter. The Mail Carrier defends service despite occasional mail gaps.
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Cricket Hicks
Peachie Sims
Massie murder defendants freed after 1 hour
Governor Judd commuted the 10 year hard labor sentences for Lieut. Thomas H. Massie his mother in law Mrs Granville Fortescue and two sailors FE J Lord and Albert O Jones to one hour after they had been sentenced at Oahu prison in the Kahahawai slaying case. The brief confinement occurred at Iolani Palace with the group awaiting appeal.
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Honolulu
Lawrence M. Judd
Massie
Oahu
Thomas H. Massie
Granville Fortescue
FE. J. Lord
Albert O. Jones
Iolani Palace
Judiciary
Joseph Kahahawai
Judd
Notorious Kidnappings Referenced After Lindbergh Case
The Lindbergh baby kidnapping spurred mention of other crimes. Noted abductions include Charles Ross in 1874 German Town Pennsylvania Catherine Winters in 1913 Newcastle Indiana Jimmy Glass in 1915 Jersey City Billy Gaffney in 1927 Springfield Missouri Billy Dansey in 1919 New Jersey Bobby Franks in 1924 Chicago killed by Leopold and Loeb Marian Parker 1927 Los Angeles abducted and murdered by William Hickman.
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Lindbergh
Charles Ross
Germantown
Catherine Winters
Newcastle
Ind
Jimmy Glass
Jersey City
Billy Gaffney
Brooklyn
Cevent
Springfield
Billy Dansey
New Jersey
Bobby Franks
Chicago
Loeb
Leopold
Marian Parker
Los Angeles
William Hickman
Kidnapping Cases Stir National Outcry in 1931
Marian McLean was kidnapped and killed in Cincinnati in 1931 after her killer confessed upon capture. The era saw cases where abducted children were returned unharmed after ransom, yet the Lindbergh Jr abduction drew unprecedented universal indignation and national attention.
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Marian McLean
Cincinnati
Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr
Mothers Program Honors Mothers at Methodist Event
A Mothers Day program invites every Methodist woman to attend next Monday at 3 30 PM at Mrs W H King’s home. Attendees are asked to bring bonnets and join a memorial observance. The secretary notes a sentimental verse about maternal love.
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W. H. King
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