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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1938
Page
6
Farmers weigh the cost of delaying harvests during cotton picking. Forage quality hinges on timely cutting and curing. A cow milk boost from ensilage shows the value of storage, while crop estimates point to record Southwest yields this year. Winter cover crops offer soil protection and future grazing, with multiple species suitable for sowing.
Lubbock report estimates the South Plains cotton crop will drop to about 400,000 bales from last year’s near 1,000,000, due to government restriction and August drought, with some potential gains from recent September rains. County figures show declines across Bailey to Terry compared with 1920.
Grayson County tax assessor collector Collier Yeary is mailing delinquent tax notices from the 1937 roll to recover 77,296.07. Delinquent totals include 16,135.66 from personal property returns and 61,160.41 from real estate owners. This marks the first year in a decade that notices go out to those owing only personal taxes.
A Richmond columnist cites a State Senator who says a letter addressed to him was lost by an inefficient secretary. The secretary adds a sharp footnote calling the claim a lie and stating the senator has the letter filed in his Sunday suit.
A lengthy critique condemns gambling as harmful, citing New York and New Jersey cases of theft, misappropriation, and suicide linked to betting on horse races. It sketches syndicates earning millions, exposes risks for both big and small players, and contrasts hopeful winners with numerous losers. It ends urging readers to support responsible journalism and prompt payments.
A faded column quips about local paper readers and advertisers. It lampoons fault finders, urges subscription, mocks delinquency, and jokes about an infernal vengeance device for nonpaying patrons. The piece closes with a sales pitch to advertise and a folded dollar demo.
New York report notes three leaders of science and letters provide brief comments for people 5,000 years hence. A time capsule buried at the 1939 World's Fair site will hold instructive messages with opening instructions for posterity.
Dr Robert A Millikan warns that fear and terror shadow any future built on despotism while predicting a warless golden age if democracy prevails Dr Thomas Mann argues that the optimistic future is a fallacy The piece notes a capsule burial on September 23 containing books news reels microfilm and common daily items for posterity
Government competition seems to press power interests as solicitors scour towns. The Texas Power and Light Company has offered to sell its developed property in the 16 LCRA counties to Uncle Sam, a move noted amid public interest and citizen shareholding through the company.
The letter argues that government competition could push private firms out of business as governments can access tax funds and expand, while private firms must earn their keep and cannot operate tax-free properties. It warns readers to study the potential gradual takeover of important business.
An 18-year-old Fresno State College co ed named Gay Way won a $1000 contest to name the amusement zone at the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition. The approved name Gayway was chosen after the contest.
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