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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1955
Page
4
A brief notice from the Whitewright Texas post office section lists subscription rates for Grayson and Fannin Counties at 2.00, outside counties 2.50, and foreign subscriptions 5.00. It also states erroneous reflections will be corrected upon notification to the publisher.
A farm publication attacks modern consumers calling them little pets who barter for glitter rather than essentials. It recalls past days when farmers earned more of the dollar and food arrived to Grandma’s door, noting mass distribution changed buying power and lifestyles.
The letter argues families spend 25 percent of disposable income on food in 1954 versus 23 percent in 1935 39, but enjoy more and better food. It questions reversing progress toward modern farms and kitchens, warning against a return to sweatshop conditions.
A reader lists reasons newspapers outperform TV in 1950s discourse. He cites ads, individual reading, on demand timing, and ease of refer back to stories as clear advantages of print over television.
The American Cancer Society promotes seven danger signals for early cancer detection including sores that do not heal, lumps, unusual bleeding, mole changes, persistent indigestion, hoarseness, and bowel habit changes. Regular exams and targeted screenings like Pap tests and breast self-exams aid early diagnosis and improve survival.
The American Press argues that television cannot replace newspapers and that pressing media choices influence child development and public trust in information. The note suggests newspapers remain essential for responsible guidance and warns against sensational or misleading TV content.
Mrs. Lelia Boroughs, 47, wins 375000 dollars plus a car in the American puzzle contest by Unicorn Books Inc. Felix Waldo Meeker, 65, wins 300000 dollars plus a car in the Funk & Wagnalls contest. Boroughs plans to tour Europe. Meeker aims for a small farm retirement.
Texas Governor Shivers signed a measure overhauling insurance agent licensing. The law raises the license fee to five dollars plus a two dollar filing fee and requires candidates to pass a personal written exam by the Life Insurance Commission.
A dated biblical quote from Galatians on identity as heir through Christ contrasts with a 1954 note that nearly two million motor vehicle accident casualties were recorded that year.
A collection of quick jokes and quips spans golf banter and fishing mishaps to barroom digs and sly one liners. Snappy set pieces feature a complacent golfer and putter exchange, two anglers chasing corks, and a raid warden’s quip about expectant mothers.
A Chicago businessman took his wife to Miami for a vacation. On return he told his partner the trip faced trouble as she was never satisfied and insisted on staying at a hotel that charged a hundred dollars.
A humorous exchange unfolds as a rich host admits never walking in his jeep and a humble guest quizzes him with a playful mispronunciation. The guest halves questions while the host jokes about motoring versus walking.
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