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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1934

Page

8

World Fair to End Nov. 1 Auction of Equipment

Chicago prepares for the World Fair close on November 1 with wrecking crews moving in to dismantle three and a half miles of buildings and sell off equipment. The city weighs options to preserve select halls and structures while auctioning items including sky ride components, offices, vehicles, and 3,000 miles of wire. A humorous aside about a boy’s fight closes the clipping.

Chicago Lake Front Coast Guard Park Board

What’s Happening To American Life

Cars parked along lonely roads after midnight and gaudy road houses prompt concern. Many youth face looser lifestyles while others defend frankness. Camps conventions and churches are strengthening youth with better aims and faith. A returning college student found home atmosphere restored his shaken beliefs. In India western dress replaces the sari.

Mark Twain Congregationalist

Bankhead Tax Exemption Transfers Allowed Within County

A USDA ruling lets producers within a county freely exchange Bankhead tax exemption certificates. Transfers across counties go through a federal pool and must be recorded with the county agent. Exemption certificates are priced at 4 cents per pound and surplus certificates will be sold in all county offices.

United States Department of Agriculture News Agricultural Department C. H. Alvord Agricultural Adjustment Administration Rio Grande Valley Alvord

Texas bank bandit to be tried in Oklahoma charge

Sheriff J Benton Davis returned from Oklahoma City after failing to obtain custody of Aubrey Red Ansell under indictment here for the March 9 Whitesboro National Bank robbery in which four unmasked men took 13220. Oklahoma authorities say Ansell will face an indictment for a Kingfisher Oklahoma bank robbery. He was captured near Lawton after a pistol battle with officers.

Sherman J. Benton Davis Oklahoma City Aubrey Red) Ansell Whitesboro National Bank Oklahoma Ansell Kingfisher Okla Davis Leona Cunningham Luther Estes Lawton

Farmer's Fishing by Cow Turns Four Fish For Farmer

Farmer Bob Childers recounts a quirky tale from Holdenville Oklahoma in which his Jersey cow stood in a fish pond and he dangled four lines from her neck. When the cow returned home she allegedly brought four fish. The page also includes a set of comic exchanges and notes the New York Federal Reserve Bank as fiscal agent of the U.S. Treasury.

Holdenville Okla Bob Childers The New York Federal Reserve Bank United States Treasury

Tiny Army Worms Halt Freight Train Near Estelline

Millions of worms streamed across the tracks after a hailstorm, causing a freight train with a heavy engine to slip and halt near Estelline while climbing Carey Hill. Train crews cleared the worm- covered rails, splitting the train to pass the slick section once the tracks were cleared.

Estelline Carey Hill

Sheriff Seizes Nickel-in-Slot Machines in Sherman

Sherman officials report Sheriff J Benton Davis has declared war on gambling devices. About 20 nickel machines including dice, penny slots, race horse devices, and drop a nickel games were confiscated last week. He ordered large marble pay-off machines shut down. no charges filed as district attorney is awaited.

Sherman J. Benton Davis Sheriff’s Department

Relief fraud and scandal mix in Brooklyn and Woodsville

Pasquale Muccilio, tied to more than $1,000 in city relief checks over three years in Brooklyn, is arrested as owner of a productive Woodsville truck farm with seven race horses two pleasure cars and hired help. A contrasting family vignette ends with Luella's circus memory and a jest about a poor provider.

Brooklyn N. Y Pasquale Muccilio Woodsville N. J

For Sale Seed Wheat and Fresh Milk Cow

A brief classified notice by Jim Montgomery offers a small amount of good seed wheat for sale along with one fresh milk cow. The ad notes contact details as Jim Montgomery.

Jim Montgomery

What is a Boy Says Dr Crane

Dr Frank Crane explains that a boy will carry on all parents and leaders started. He will run future governments, institutions, and policies. The message urges readers to consider how today’s actions shape tomorrow’s nation and humanity.

Frank Crane Senate Supreme Bench

Weather study differentiates wind-hatched and heat storms

The United States Weather Bureau study by Dr. W. J. Humphreys explains wind-hatched cold front storms rely on upper cooling and wind, while calm-brooded heat thunderstorms rise from sun-warmed air. Humidity shifts: decreases in wind storms and increases in heat storms.

W. J. Humphreys United States Weather Bureau

Moratorium Law Upheld by Court in Dallas Case

The Fifth Court of Civil Appeals upheld the 1934 moratorium law as constitutional in favor of Mr. and Mrs. Schuyled B. Marshall Sr. The couple had secured a temporary injunction prohibiting sale of their real estate to satisfy the unpaid loan balance.

Dallas Fifth Court of Civil Appeals Schuyled B. Marshall Sr

Country and City contrasted in a simple quip

A compact exchange compares rural and urban life. Eben notes little difference, saying country nights leave you tired but mornings feel fine, while city nights feel fine but mornings leave you worn.

Ezzy Eben

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