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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1933
Page
2
Austin reports multiple Democrats explore 1934 campaigns with Governor Miriam Ferguson possibly seeking a third term. James Ferguson and J. E. King spark talk, while Speaker Coke Stevenson lingers as a potential run for Congress or another term as speaker. Others eye AG, lieutenant governor, and other statewide offices as two-term incumbents face re election questions.
C McDonald of Wichita Falls is seen as a possible administration backed candidate. L A Woods of Waco the state superintendent of education serves a first term and may face Leon Rogers of Austin next summer. Senator Julian Greer of Elkhart and George Cunningham of Mexia weigh runs for agricultural commissioner amid oil dissension creating opposition to Railroad Commissioner Smith. A list of 1935 term expirees includes Margie Neal, R W Cousins, Julian Greer, Cecil Murphy, Joe Moore, George Purl, Walter Woodul, Gus Russek, Welly Hopkins, Grady Woodruff, T J Holbrook, Ben O Neal, Walter Woodward, Archer Parr, and Frank Rawlings with a vote in next summer's Democratic primary.
A natural query from a teacher asks if more whale questions exist while a small girl probes the link between whales and a prince, prompting a discussion on literature and biology in class.
A lawyer thanks his five year loyal clerk by addressing him as Mr. Smith. The informal promotion signals appreciation for long service. The gesture highlights workplace recognition within the firm.
Autumn colors across the northern mountains laud their beauty while prairie and ocean shifts are noted. Harry Hopkins is praised for civic service and philanthropic work, with his relief roles and new federal post described. Polar ice retreat and prehistoric mammals spark reflections on permanence. A travel anecdote contrasts early air travel with modern rapid flights and a guest’s questions about efficiency. A grandmother’s proverb about using your head to save your feet closes with a grammar anecdote.
A hush of church gossip follows as a couple slips from sermon to fashion. The wife notes Mrs Brown's new hat while the husband admits he dozed through the service.
An advertisement touts Thedfords Black-Draught laxative as affordable relief for constipation. It claims a 25 cent package yields 25 or more doses and markets the product as inexpensive for both men and women.
An informal piece extols oysters as affordable winter nourishment noting their nutrients iodine iron lime phosphorus copper glycogen and vitamins. It urges plain preparation without heavy dressings and cites scientific approval and oyster industry progress while sharing a light joke about wedding etiquette.
The Texas Legislature adjourned its called session after approving three measures relief bond disbursement anti trust law modification and mansion refrigeration. It processed 327 unrelated bills and passed over 125. Friday night members idled as clerks prepared bills and Lt Gov Witt and Speaker Stevenson signed them. A brief confrontation occurred when Rep Bedford and Rep Long argued in the Senate Chamber resulting in a punch on the chin.
A judge hears Rastus recount a Tuesday night quarrel with Lucy ending in slaps a skillet a chair and a scalding teakit. He explains they fought after an argument and notes neighbors across the street keep some chickens.
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