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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1935
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun lists editors and publisher, pricing at $1.50 yearly, published Thursdays, with notices of entertainments and bene fits charged at regular advertising rates. It promises corrections if errors reflect on any person, firm, or corporation.
Whitesboro city council passes an ordinance levying a ten dollar tax on marble machines operating in the city. Local businessmen complain the decision echoes broader disputes over state and county road designations and county alignment.
A metropolitan paper attacks charges that American cotton is plated or falsely packed. The writer argues editors lack subject knowledge. Plating is a deliberate act by unscrupulous ginners to mix better outside with inferior center, not done by growers.
The article warns that consignments of Irish Sweepstakes tickets reach many American cities and that a large portion of funds from American gamblers never reaches Ireland. It labels Americans as “suckers” and explains how sellers may skim money, denying buyers a chance in the drawing.
The Fort Worth Star Telegram discusses rampant prize drawing schemes. Postal agents seize large quantities of tickets and counterfoils destined for or returning from the United States. Officials warn such seizures cannot be part of any legitimate drawing and urge caution in educational efforts about odds and prizes.
The Greenville Banner critiques the United States Chamber of Commerce and its stance on New Deal policies. It argues Roosevelt steered the nation while business leaders clung to the mast, accusing them of hypocrisy and moral decline after 13 years of Republican protection.
The piece argues that local editors shade truth to protect the community. It claims reporters alter portrayals of troubled youths tightfisted townsfolk dying, gossipers, and underperforming teams to spare readers from harsh truths, driven by pride and subscriber pressure.
The Dallas News notes that present leaders offer assurances their nations will not start wars if other wars had not occurred, arguing that nations feel compelled into conflict when forced by circumstances.
A Topeka Capital quotation emphasizes resilience after the 1929 collapse, noting that present strength matters more than past prominence. The message reflects a sober, practical mindset about enduring economic hardship.
A reflection on aging and death urging readers to value time over wealth. The author recalls encounters with wealthy curmudgeons and cites Rousseau to urge generosity and living fully. He notes the obituary page as a catalyst for reconsidering what to leave behind.
Bill Jones, a sausage mill foreman, faces a boss push to rate performance and pay by output. A strike, rising costs, and Japan’s exports spark wider discontent as the town learns a harsh lesson on fair pay and efficiency. The doctor and others expose the perils of hourly and flat pay.
The Preacher urges observance of Mother's Day worldwide and at home. He recalls his own mother and speaks of Christian teaching, urging church members to attend services, bring visitors, and honor mothers with roses, flowers, and a special bouquet ceremony for long and short marriages.
Construction of the new Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco relies on enormous bay bottom supports. A set of immense pillars, each about half a city block in length, will anchor the structure in the bay bed.
The Friday Literary Club in Whitewright launches a June yard beautification contest to showcase civic pride. Judging by Sherman Garden Club members will cover multiple divisions for all yards and a separate set for the colored population, with prizes as incentives. Entrants must sign up by June 5.
Honey keeps best in warm, dry atmosphere. A salt water gargle helps sore throat. Carrot cabbage and apple salad makes a good mix. Eggs stay fresh if stored large end up. Overwashing oily hair increases greasiness. Wallpaper lasts longer if walls are dusted with a soft brush. Lettuce stays crisp when washed in cold water and kept in a paper bag in the fridge.
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