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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1932
Page
4
The Wednesday afternoon eclipse was visible for about two hours attracting many observers. It provided weeks of newspaper copy and led to eye injuries from viewing through smoked glass, while giving residents a respite from daily troubles as they prepared and watched the spectacle.
A traveling printing salesman visited S and S Service Station run by Grover Stuteville and B. Y. Spindle. Stuteville praised Whitewright printers paying taxes and patronizing local businesses and urged other firms to buy locally to strengthen the town’s economy.
George W. Armstrong of Fort Worth, previously a Democratic hopeful, launched his campaign over the radio on Tuesday night. He withdrew before the July primary after sensing the political wind. He is unlikely to win but could siphon votes that might have helped the Republican candidate against Mrs. Ferguson in November.
A 1914 creation of the Federal Trade Commission started with a $184,016.23 appropriation and 1506 employees by 1915. By 1931 the agency had grown to $1,937,802 in funding and 500 payroll workers, illustrating rapid expansion.
The writer claims boll weevils reduced the 1932 cotton crop by about a third and criticizes the Farm Board for not supporting plowing up every third row of 1931. They argue weevils saved the South from disaster over twenty years and joke about building a monument to the pests.
Farmers and townspeople await the government forecast on September 8. last August’s projection stood at 15,585,000 bales with 15,685,000 bales forecast for September. Actual production reached 17,096,000 bales, 1,511,000 above the August forecast.
A State Press syndicated piece argues wage rises in South Carolina mills boost demand and prosperity, while critics blame capital. It notes higher wages may revive pay envelopes but slack markets could force cuts, and contrasts capitalist needs with a self sufficient ideal that ignores radios, cars, and public works.
In a Denison Herald summary from Sing Sing prison warden Lewis E. Lawes, his book Twenty Thousand Years in Sing Sing argues most inmates lacked juvenile recreation and skilled trades, stressing the value of YMCA, Knights of Columbus, Boy Scouts and similar groups. He calls for communities to fund recreation centers under capable leadership to guide youth and reduce crime, noting potential lifelong dividends.
Detroit notes only 36 car makes are currently manufactured in the country with 21 remaining makers. Since automobiles began, 90 makes have appeared, and the drive toward standardization promises consistently high quality offerings and fewer off brands for buyers. A final line asserts a snake eats about 10 mice in six months.
A Wichita Eagle opines Roosevelt proposed reforestation could shift attention away from Hoover. The New Yorker discusses Roosevelt of New York leading Western revolt against Eastern dominance represented by Hoover of California. The Atlanta Constitution notes experts are divided on whether kissing or shaking hands is safer.
A Weston Oregon editor notes Democrats may struggle in a majority party while Borah acts as a free agent, wandering to boost support with praise and critique. A Virginian Pilot quip mocks party fund-raisers prioritizing the fundraising plank.
The source quotes Republican orators likening mood to war with gas as a weapon and notes discrimination against Solid South Democrats as the sun saddled by New England. It also cites a Duluth Herald remark on submission and a Miami Herald joke about bathing suit designers running budgets.
A quirky excerpt notes the brain weighs about 2.37 percent of the body, with 37 percent gray matter, and the heart occupying 4.5 percent. It compares organ sizes to the liver and spleen to illustrate surprising human body ratios.
A succinct aphorism notes that even genius may display eccentric manners, framing missteps as a minor trait overshadowed by talent. The line contrasts social etiquette with extraordinary intellect, inviting reflection on character versus ability.
In a Van Alstyne Leader column Elbert M. Barron thanks supporters after winning the run off for Flatorial Representative in Grayson and Collin Counties. The piece praises his home county lead and pledges to pursue tax reform and balanced state service.
A chemist claims the first distilled alcohol originated in Arabia, a note cited by Punch. The American Lumberman jokes that a used car is one a father would like to use, reflecting light humor on practical tastes.
Photographer at Bounding Billows, now in a tent, adds a clump of heavy clouds to charm sad looking customers. Luke Mathewson notes livestock market chatter shows weaker demand for a litter of kittens than other items today.
A large hardware drummer toured Bounding Billows on Tuesday. Yam Sims asked if spare anvil parts were carried. Sims notes his mule has been on a diet and must be hidden whenever strong winds rise.
A Hog Ford preacher observes that when a groom has been married two or three times before he can estimate how much to pay the preacher. The remark reflects local attitudes toward marriages and wedding payments in small town life.
Yesterday afternoon a large crowd got wet as the almanac had forecast several months in advance that it would be a pretty day.
The Wild Onion School teacher clashed with an uneducated man at Bounding Billows on Wednesday. The man won the exchange by simply asking questions.
Cricket Hicks is able to be out again after spraining his back while attempting to cut a steak at the Elite Cafe.
Sidney Hocks notes that many women marry the man they initially rejected and mocked, only to later wipe their feet on the same rejection and proceed to marry him. The observation lampoons pride and romantic twists common in courtship.
In Bremen Germany a 21 000 ton cruiser formerly ordered by a former Greek government is dumped under a plan that the current regime refused to adopt. The action marks a shift in naval procurement and regional diplomacy with Greece.
A brief note asserts that beneficial effects of fresh air do not require cold temperatures. It highlights general wellness concepts and favors outdoor exposure for health without specifying populations or settings.
The city endured about 31,000 fires in the past year, resulting in 122 deaths, including six firefighters.
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