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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1934
Page
2
Washington says agricultural census to start in January will supply about 25 000 patronage jobs for Democrats voters. William L. Austin notes 223 supervisors and thousands of enumerators will be chosen with rural bias and no appointments before November 15.
A constituent asks the Senator for a private secretary position. The Senator warns against government service as it robs ambition and offers nothing, then reveals he has already promised the post to his son.
A professor asks about galactagogues for cows. The milkman replies their sustenance is entirely plant derived, rich in chlorophyll and graceous qualities. The professor requests a pint.
The article recounts how a brass five pointed star seal was created in 1835 from a button cut from Henry Smith’s overcoat. Smith, provisional governor, used the button to seal documents as Texas moved toward independence. The piece notes the star’s continued use in the state seal and flag and mentions the 1936 Texas Centennial to be celebrated in multiple cities including San Antonio and Dallas.
A compilation of satirical quotes from American newspapers criticizing taxes free speech and government policy. Highlights include jokes on tearing down buildings to save taxes, the Constitution, and the stock market. The items reflect period attitudes toward policy, crime, and social change.
The notice proclaims drastic price cuts on Genuine Bayer Aspirin makes real Bayer Tablets 15c for 12, 24 tablet bottles 25c, and 100 tablet family bottles reduced. It urges shoppers to insist on BAYER ASPIRIN and avoid unknown brands for reliability.
The article analyzes the Agricultural Adjustment Administration Cotton Plan and its impact on southern farming. It argues that world markets remain challenging but that AAA programs have helped raise prices, stabilize income, and support farm stability in Texas and the South while urging voluntary cooperation over permanent reductions.
Editor Griffith Ogden Ellis guarantees no change in editorial content as prices drop. The American Boy offers twelve issues for $1.00 and three years for $2.00, with broad sourcing and travel to distant places for adventure and learning. Detroit address for subscriptions. Washington DC area noted at 70 square miles.
Washington warned farmers that a 1935 feed shortage will force slaughter of more meat animals and lower livestock quality. A Bureau of Agriculture Economics report cites deficits of 3,000,000 tons of feed grains and 1,600,000 tons of hay, with widespread adjustments in feeding, imports, and production planned.
A report warns that cutting grain used for finishing cattle and lambs could trigger heavy liquidation of unfinished stock this year and worsen the already tight meat supply projected for the first half of next year. Johnny admits the composition was co-written with his father.
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