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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1932
Page
6
The Whitewright Sun, published weekly, discusses advertising charges for notices and memorials, corrects erroneous reflections upon individuals, notes a sharp fall in cotton prices since government estimates, and reflects on repeated governorship elects including George W. Hunt and a hypothetical long Texas governor tenure.
The piece notes Maine's Tuesday swing to the Democrats for the first time in sixteen years and predicts a new president by March. It mentions the party’s national slogan, the Democratic governor nomination contest, and suggests Pa and Ma dominated the state convention with about half of the 950,000 August primary votes. Sterling is criticized for crying over spilt milk.
A senator delivers a courageous address. Business leaders at luncheon praise the speech. The speaker challenges them to write or wire appreciation to the senator, noting no one has done so. He labels this inaction a flaw in American public life.
A column argues Americans should curb public cynicism toward government. It cites World War tax hearings in Washington showing self serving "BUT" pleas to tax others. It advocates fewer officials, higher salaries, longer terms, and making public office a reward for private service.
Rally Day will be observed at the Methodist Church in the morning with Sunday school, a special program, and the Rally devotional by Mr. Harry Roberts. The message will cover The Great Confession. League service at 6 30 p m led by Robert Doss and the evening hour at 7 30.
Services were held at Oak Hill Cemetery for Mrs. Louisa Golden Walker wife of the late Pleasant Walker. The obituary she wrote was read with a brief Baptist service, reflecting a life of faith and service. Survivors include four grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren with relatives in Kansas Oklahoma and Texas.
Mr Floyd Bassett of Commerce and Miss Anna Jo Pennington daughter of Mr and Mrs J R Pennington of Whitewright were married at the bride’s parents home. The ceremony officiated by Dr J F Fender featured a ring rite before 35 relatives and friends. The couple will reside in Commerce.
A USDA bulletin reports Texas as the largest pecan producer in the United States. Texas shipped 32 million pounds in 1931, down from 42 million in 1926, with grafted and top worked trees yielding 860 thousand pounds by 1931. Nationwide improved seedling pecans reached 75 million pounds in 1931, the second largest in 13 years, following a 94 million pound year in 1926.
The piece argues prosperity masking waste in Congress. It notes checks for families of deceased members, funeral costs, travel stipends, and bloated pay for clerical hires. It claims lawmakers profit from pensions and inflated records while ignoring tax relief and party leaders' involvement.
The piece discusses advertising as a two sided matter with the advertiser seeking customers and the public receiving store showcases and sales messages. It notes advertising is essential for retail growth and business volume while highlighting the public's perspective on ads in newspapers.
The piece argues newspapers aid customers by guiding them to where to buy at best prices, shortening shopping time and expanding merchant reach. It asserts advertising benefits both the public and business, giving two main reasons for ads and noting that progressive merchants are extensive advertisers.
Arthur Brisbane cites a dispatch about a fatal auto accident caused by a front tire blowout at high speed. He urges keeping good front tires, avoiding speeds that cause loss of control, and firm steering grip at all times to reduce blowout and related crashes.
The Fort Worth Star Telegram reports a warning urging drivers to take precautions to guard against tire blowouts, emphasizing vigilance on roadways and vehicle maintenance.
A light dialogue quotes Jack praising a beloved girl in a flirtatious exchange between Della and another speaker. The snippet echoes a stage or parlour style with romantic boasting and witty retorts.
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