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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1933
Page
4
Notice details advertising rules for entertainments and memorials, and a pledge to correct misstatements. Reports on 3 point two beer seizures in Childress and Fort Worth, price contrasts between states, and a commentary on shoppers using ads for bargains and market insights from U S Steel.
During the fall campaign Henry Ford used radio broadcasts to advocate the reelection of President Hoover. He urged listeners to support the Republican ticket and back Hoover’s leadership for the nation’s future.
The text notes Ford previously urged employees to support the Republican administration but now commends President Roosevelt for turning the mood and leading the country into the future after three years of looking back. It questions how Ford would speak if voters had elected his candidate.
The article argues that prices for basic agricultural products including wheat cotton corn hogs tobacco rice and dairy are rising and will push overall prices higher toward prepandemic levels. It links rising farmer profits to increased purchasing power fueling factory activity and broader economic recovery.
The president's speech resonates with American public opinion praising his concise, plain language and strong appeal for national support. A confident delivery and direct framing mark the address as a notable presidential communication.
The article portrays President Roosevelt securing broad public support for new policies to revive domestic prosperity and foster global cooperation. It outlines four international planks—armament reduction, removing trade barriers, currency stabilization, and rebuilding trust—targeted for the London economic conference starting June 12.
In New York and nearby regions quirky trends pop up as Maine mail orders bring crickets to city households. Reversible shoes, multilingual hotel staff, stein packed foods, speedometer clocks without hands, and busy window sketchers all capture a bustling urban scene.
A prankish reader’s tall tale from E Eagle of Harlan Kentucky claims a hunter shot a buck in the forehead and the deer turned, bullet reversal killing the hunter as the deer collapsed. M B Johnson of Watsonville is also cited.
Calif. reports a winter so severe ships cannot cross the Atlantic. An order to ship dogs to Liverpool leads a man to drive them from New York to Liverpool in three days and three nights across frozen waters. The Eyesville Enterprise notes a barrel with ends knocked out and bung up with rain pouring in. A jig-saw snake tale describes its parts breaking apart in danger and reassembling when safe.
The back to the farm movement in Canada has seen 76,000 people return to farming from urban life since its launch two years ago. It includes 10,733 families totaling 53,000 individuals and 23,253 laborers, with no public funding or philanthropy used. The program, backed by the department of colonization and two railways, aims to foster self reliance and self help.
A temperance feature notes broad public resolve against reviving the old saloon. Carrie Nation is credited with launching the movement, sparking widespread action across social classes to prevent alcohol venues from returning.
The piece recalls early opposition to alcohol with praying bands targeting saloons. It notes songs and plays on the drink question, including a famous song where a daughter pleads with a drunken father, selling thousands of copies worldwide.
A lighthearted exchange recalls a four year absence as a student answers with college medicine studies. The quip contrasts past whereabouts with a nod to ongoing education and eventual wellness.
Representative Fish of New York charged in the House that next week's veterans convention was organized led by Communists. He claimed a majority on the organizing committee are Communists and urged White House repudiation. He said veteran groups feel betrayed and opposed to the convention.
Hogwallow reports on Hogwallow pig troubles with a ration of local color. Sile Kilden quotes Wild Onion schoolteacher on the razorback’s odd behavior. Fletcher Henstep touts a home addition though neighbors disagree. The postmaster receives a traveling postcard about mail delays. Luke Mathewsla quips on aging footwear. Ellick Helwanger’s runaway horse and buggy end with a missing hat.
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