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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1924
Page
3
Notice sets advertising rates for entertainments dinners and other benefits and for obituaries resolutions memorials. A Kansas editor reports borrowing a Winchester rifle and being welcomed with a debtor relief haul of hay apples potatoes wood and turnips from patrons in arrears.
The Whitewright Sun notes the Dallas Chamber of Commerce would not guarantee local demand for a home bakery. Honey Grove hosts two bakeries and imports much bread, prompting belief that local goods could rival distant products if people overcome bias about home-made bread and quality.
The text notes Whitewright and Garland see declines and rises in assessed values, forcing higher tax rates to fund bonds for schools and utilities. It argues public welfare hinges on valuation changes, and warns retrenchment could curb city services while growth may justify higher valuations and future rate cuts.
An unsigned editorial notes the presidency is a heavy burden and a candidate’s path to the White House begins with public service and political support. The piece reflects on duty, sacrifice, and the role of voters in shaping leadership.
A collage of humorous snippets and editorial quips from American papers. Topics range from politics and Congress to technology and social behavior, with satirical asides about Coolidge and public figures. The items reflect light commentary and cultural references of the era.
A Houston Post Dispatch note cites a life prisoner in Massachusetts who made a million in speculation. The item warns young men to notice the cautionary tale as the prisoner’s beard and clothing were pledged for life.
A Texas injunction case seeks to keep Miriam Ferguson off the Democratic gubernatorial ballot. Lawyers expect attacks on court jurisdiction and standing, mirroring the 1922 Mayfield case where the court dismissed for want of jurisdiction. If heard, it will raise who can sue and whether state officials are proper parties. The hearing is set for September 22 in Austin.
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