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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1941
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun warns that notices of entertainments box suppers and other benefits with admission fees or monetary consideration will be charged at regular advertising rates Memorials and resolutions of respect will also be charged Publisher J. H. Waggoner and Glenn Doss managing editor are named in the notice
The Whitewright Sun announces publication on Thursdays with a yearly subscription price of $1.50 paid in advance. It pledges to fully correct any erroneous reflection on any person firm or corporation upon being brought to the publisher’s attention.
An editorial argues America must mobilize for total war after entering World War II. It calls for universal cooperation, warns a return to normalcy is impossible, and urges collective effort to defeat the Axis and preserve freedom.
The Clarendon News states Clarendon would welcome a national defense manufacturing plant but rejects any army camp nearby. The paper argues an army camp would be a curse for the town and community, while soldiers fighting for them would be acceptable.
The Howe Messenger commends lowering the compulsory military training age from 21 to 18, while The Sun objects. Under current law 18 to 21 year olds may train voluntarily, but registration for service begins at 21. The Sun argues many youths under 21 vary in maturity and suggests keeping them under parental care unless they choose independence.
A fragment from a historical piece presents proverbs and sayings about wealth desire and conflict. It mentions a mule and plow scene with a speaker named Bill and the line ends abruptly.
The Texas Legislature and Governor enacted a daytime speed limit of sixty miles per hour for passenger cars and fifty at night with lower city limits. Trucks and buses have different limits. The piece argues fast driving causes most serious accidents, praises sober professional drivers, and warns against showing off after drinking. From the Graham Leader.
The Dallas Morning News editorial views Roosevelt's speech as a de facto wartime pledge, arguing the United States is at war with Germany. It emphasizes a total national effort, unity between management and labor, and decisive action to aid Britain.
A farmer reflects on the equal toil between man and his jackass in plowing and cultivating. He notes the animal’s four legs versus his two and calculates the share of the harvest: one third to the landlord for use of the land, one third to the man, and the remainder to the animal, as corn harvest nears.
A speaker vents at a mule over unequal labor and hardship on a farm, noting shared workload, mortgage worries, election day power, and respect due. The text shifts to a city reflection about friendship and distance, ending with a telegram announcing a friend's death.
A department of agriculture processing expert notes cotton yarn so fine that 50 miles are required for one pound. The yarn, spun on standard machinery, finds use in typewriter ribbons airplane fabric and fine dress goods.
A federal whaling license costs an operator with one boat $1 000. The charge for each additional boat is $250.
A nameless alley cat named Kitty sits on a mat with unexpected dignity inspiring thoughts of transmission theories and ancient sages. The narrator muses on origin and wisdom while admiring her loyal heart and rhythmic purr that speaks to love.
Practical tips on home maintenance and fabric care including steps to coat cellar stairs, store honey, remove chocolate stains with borax and boiling water, protect outdoor pillows with oilcloth, bake tea for flavor, wash silk lamp shades, and air or brush corduroy fabrics after laundering.
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