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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1929
Page
1
Farmers in Collingsworth County report crops holding up as showers fall, Wellington the driest spot, and merchants more pessimistic than farmers. Cotton could be excellent if rain comes within ten days, with feed on flats damaged but overall outlook still hopeful.
Mangum Star reports that insects, not beasts, now pose the major threat to crops. Dr Lucian Ossian Howard warns plant lice could weigh more than all humanity in a single season under favorable conditions, urging a focused army of investigators to aid farmers in controlling rather than eradicating the pest.
In Clarendon last week Secretary John Surratt of the Kes sler Plan Association of Dallas argued that property owners should pay the costs of transforming waste places into beauty spots. He said towns should provide parks for citizens while abutting owners bear most costs, warning against growing governmental tax burdens and urging citizenship to bear beautification obligations.
Wichita Falls Times notes Col. William Easterwood of Dallas as a businessman candidate with a platform of fewer laws and lower taxes. He has no political background. Texans hope the race avoids 1928 or 1982-style dogfights and would welcome a serious business candidate amid Democrats seeking issues beyond past events.
Texas railroads report a five month net operating income of 12.52 million dollars, up 18.5 percent as freight, mail and other revenues rise while passenger traffic declines due to bus competition. Bus and air travel expand with improved roads, schedules, and new airports amid ongoingLine extensions and new lines eyed for Northwest Texas.
Henry Ford is criticized as alle gedly owning vast industrial assets while questions linger about the so called power trust. The McLean News notes locals resenting peddlers showing town pride. Henrietta Independent hints at looking "around the corner" for weather and market guesses as residents live in the moment and hope for better days.
Saturday in Wellington reports a windless sunny day drawn by a midsize crowd as locals shop and socialize. Notables include George McCullough and Sam Berry making appearances, Ralph Ball and Tose Wilkerson tracking a railway survey, and residents joking about daily bills while awaiting rain.
A lively community column notes readers watering lawns on a warm evening, praises local curb appeal and lawns, laments heat and fashion trends, and comments on education reforms. It recalls Ed Bhiln the red water spaniel, jokes about attire, and compares daily life in Wellington to Mexico City while mentioning neighbors Mrs. E. W. Jones and Johnnie Wallace.
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