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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1936
Page
3
Federal experts warned that food costs will climb in early 1937 after a drought and scattered price shifts. The Consumer Guide notes prices at their highest since 1930, with potatoes and dairy items showing substantial gains while beef and pork trends offset some increases. No shortage feared according to the survey.
The Department of Agriculture estimates the 1936 cotton crop at 11,609,000 bales of 500 pounds gross weight based on Oct 1 conditions. Last year’s 10,638,000 bales, with 11,121,000 bales indicated on Sept 1. State by state yields and ginnings are listed, including Texas 2,915,000 bales and Mississippi 1,750,000 bales with Oct 1 lint yield 186.9 pounds per acre.
A quip portrays a boss questioning a discharge for inefficiency. Betty remarks the clerk failed to sell a can opener to a June bride, highlighting a humorous take on sales failure and workplace standards.
The Texas crop report shows delayed September rains could not save many crops. Corn production down to 63,390,000 bushels from last year’s 89,368,000, with per acre yield at 15 bushels. Rice up to 10,764,000 bushels, sorghums at 35,600,000, and peanuts at 88,825,000 pounds. Pecans at 23 percent of normal. citrus up sharply with grapefruit boxes at 6,730,000 and oranges at 1,435,000.
Harvard receives a unique volume from Edward H. Gleason detailing the Boston branch of the First Bank of the United States. The discount book covers August 1793 to November 1794 and illuminates Boston business near the close of the Revolutionary War. Found in a Quincy fish market, it was saved from destruction by Robert Hooper who later donated it.
Washington notes that hazing devices once popular in lodge initiation have declined sharply. Historic examples include a 1893 phantom-creating machine, a 1894 mechanical goat, and rigged chairs and ink squirts used to test a joiner’s resistance.
A Texas House preview shows fifty eight lawyers among the Forty-Fifth Legislature members, with farmers and teachers each accounting for seventeen. Oldest is B J Leyendecker of Laredo, 70. three babies are A G Skaggs Deport Howard Smith Sulphur Springs and Odis A Weldon Mohank.
Walter Winchell presents a quirks collection noting Alaska Indians use fish as candles, people ate ice cream before discovery, Australians kiss the ground, Boston bans skyscrapers, perfumed butter sold in Paris, ink removal with a match head, smiling saves energy, peak achievements around age 45 to 50, Nero had no fiddles, pineapples have fewer calories, LA hosts the busiest street corner, Americans spend 33000 daily on fortune tellers, most US papers with comic strips, FDR tops fan mail, Robert Taylor next, Major Bowes and Greta Garbo follow, and ladies silk stockings share a chemical with gunpowder.
William L. Clayton, a leading cotton merchant and former Liberty League backer, declares support for President Roosevelt, citing Governor Landon’s speeches and dissatisfaction with the Republican platform. He praises reciprocal trade agreements as correcting past lows and condemns Landon’s stance as narrow nationalism. Collector humor note ends transcript dialogue.
Fort Worth officials hint at reviving the Frontier Centennial era with Casa Manana and other attractions for 1937. Promoters Billy Rose and John Murray Anderson push for an annual nationally advertised musical festival with Paul Whiteman likely returning as honorary citizen and Fort Worth’s musical ambassador. Monnig says such events could generate income for bond holders next year.
A historic note records bananas arriving in the United States initially as a novelty item, shipped wrapped in tin foil to attract attention. The quirky display marks an early phase in fruit marketing and consumer curiosity.
Elk City Oklahoma farmer T H McLemore sent former Gov William H Murray knee pads for comfort and a pair of old shoes to Alfred E Smith en route to New York City. Smith left his party and said he would support Gov Alf Landon in the 1936 campaign. McLemore included a note noting the long walk with Alf and Herbie and that he could buy a new pair under Frankie and Johnnie.
In a witty exchange Mrs Getzum recalls meeting her husband in a dramatic, romantic moment. She teasingly says she first met him when he ran over her first husband with his car as they crossed a street.
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