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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1934
Page
13
The Department of Agriculture cites a drought driven fall in crops with corn at 1,484,602,000 bushels and wheat at 493,285,000 bushels for September. Spring wheat totals show 92,763,000 bushels and oats at 545,870,000 bushels, all reflecting weaker production versus last year and the five year average.
The column notes a new church building progress in Whitewright and urges timely cash contributions to finish it. It recalls harmonious church campaigns over 15 years, praises past cooperation, and predicts completion with community effort. The piece also touches on local sports, including nocturnal baseball, rodeo, and high school football, and comments on town life and economic shifts.
The Agriculture Department predicts a 1934 U.S. cotton crop of 9,252,000 bales as of Sept. 1, up 57,000 from Aug. 1 but down 3,795,000 from last year and 5,414,000 from the 1928–32 average. Texas acreage remains near last month with 27,241,000 acres harvested after 2.8 percent abandonment. United States yield seen at 162.6 pounds per acre versus 169.9 average. August weather improves east states while western drought limits gains. Oklahoma posts a record low eighty pounds per acre.
The note criticizes illegal bar access and urges enforcement of fast driving laws after recent town accidents. It calls residents to support officers, warns against criticizing, and invites punctual church attendance at the Baptist Church on Sunday for guidance and community unity.
Washington. Hugh S. Johnson amended the NRA retail price rule to add that state stamp taxes on cigarettes must be added to the minimum price, whether the seller is inside or outside the state. The order sets a two for 25 cent minimum for a popular brand to curb large chains from absorbing taxes as a sideline lure.
Texas A&M findings show fresh cotton leaves offer about 12 percent protein and 50 therms per 100 pounds while stalks have 70 percent protein and 41 percent fiber. Leaves dry into hay with care to prevent loss. silage results vary and experience is needed. Some ginned burs and trash contain too much sand to feed safely.
Government clarifies that gold certificates and gold coins are not legal tender in the United States. They can still be redeemed at banks or U S Treasury for face value in other government currency.
The Sun advertises engraved and printed wedding invitations and announcements obtainable from its offices.
Paul Stewart of the Antlers American urges reviving the traditional smoke house method to store food for hard times. He touts 120 years of past success, calling for practical veteran farmers to demonstrate the practice and a farmers board to fund initial setup.
A quotation recalls events from fifty years prior, noting measured language and cautious self reflection. The speaker references long standing political sentiments and hints at evolving thoughts on leadership and policy.
Postmaster General Farley says 2-cent postage is on its way back as vacancies are filled and R F D routes are consolidated. He notes that when annual savings reach 33 million dollars, first class postage will drop from 3 to 2 cents an ounce.
The McCormick Deering Farmall tractor is pitched as an economical all purpose machine for plowing planting cultivating buying harvesting corn picking and more. Sales emphasis highlights two other Farmall sizes the Farmall 12 and the 3 plow Farmall.
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co outlines a new user oriented policy. It argues recognizing customer interests leads to enduring success and improved service. The notice states the policy aims to balance user rights with company operations and future plans.
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