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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1924
Page
8
James E. Baum of the American Bankers Association outlines rising crime costs in the United States, citing hundreds of millions in thefts and frauds. He advises strict check handling, warns against blank checks, and describes ABA’s ongoing crime prevention efforts and bank protective networks.
W M Jardine of the Agricultural Commission and American Bankers Association warns farmers not to raise wheat acreage in 1924. If 3 million more acres are planted and conditions return to normal abroad, next year’s wheat market may stay weak and prices ruinously low despite current highs caused by poor crops in several regions.
A survey shows 406 of 682 senior bank officers in large cities were born in rural or small towns, and about 427 had high school or college education. The findings suggest smaller environments plus education foster banking success.
A Houston lumberman, John H. Kirby, is praised for creating opportunities that let individuals succeed in industry. The piece argues true philanthropy lies in opening paths to work and independence rather than mere charity. Riches should fund productive ventures and employment, not idle gifts.
A Western farmer seeks a thousand dollars against wheat cotton cattle land and is refused. The banker finally offers a loan if he surrenders his automobile hind wheels to stop fuel use and force frugal habits, illustrating a moral about spending and banking.
The Maine Bible Society of Portland announced a public preview of the world’s largest Bible. The 1607 contributors over the last year inscribed pages from a range of people including a 91 year old woman a 6 year old child a millionaire a bankrupt a college president a governor and a prison inmate. Protestants Greek Orthodox
Church members and Jewish rabbis aided in the work. Every page of the book of Ruth was written by a girl of that name and where possible the same idea was followed in compiling other books. The total weight of the handwritten Bible is 88 percent pounds, its pages measure 20 by 30 inches and the volume is 4 and a half inches thick.
Washington reports Frank W. Stearns recalls the early Coolidge marriage when Mrs. Coolidge bought a book from a peddler for eight dollars. The book held cures but a note inside scornfully asked if it contained a recipe for curing suckers addressed to Calvin Coolidge.
An angry exchange shows the head of the house scolding a decorator about wall paper. The decorator notes the wife approved the choice, and the head comments on its beauty.
Want ad notes a Dodge Brothers touring car in first class condition with good paint and new tires. Seller W J Bryan asks a milk cow as trade value and states a bargain price to sell.
For sale flowers and pot plants with prompt attention for special occasions. Mrs P A Short available by telephone at 198.
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