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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1920
Page
1
Mrs J M Strong requests help as authorities probe Hart Franklin matter. She urges individuals with information to contact officials and cooperate with the investigation.
The Wellington Leader editor is listed as J Clauda Wells with the paper registered as second class matter August 25 1909 at Wellington Texas under the 1879 act.
An oil drill six miles north of Clarendon struck water at twenty five feet, yielding a soft flow that could supply the city. Watermelons are now being brought in from local farms as Collingsworth County advertises its produce. The note discusses housing costs, political tempers, and local civic efforts amid rising publishing costs and advertising rates.
Report notes a flurry of voters at early polling places as ballots opened amid tight local campaigns. Officials urged calm and accurate tallies as precincts processed crowds and lines formed across multiple districts.
Final returns show Bailey only 2,522 ahead of Neff after claims of 15,000 Bailey votes being held back. The piece critiques political propaganda, questions leadership, and contrasts Bailey with Dowie while noting broader railroad rate and wage discussions and a Newark tribute to Jimmie the Canary.
A chaotic street scene in Wellington and New York sparks attention as spectators remark on women’s clothing and exposed knees during a public parade. The account notes risqué dress and curious onlookers, with emphasis on the provocative display and crowd reaction.
A fragmented line notes men fretting as apples are feared to be passed again. The text reflects a chaotic, uncertain scene with unclear subjects and no clear outcome.
The Colligugh family thanks the community for kindness and attention during their little girl’s illness and death two weeks ago. They cherish the comforting words and acts that will linger in memory.
An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Tablets for digestion and constipation relief. It claims the tablets strengthen the stomach and promote natural function, guiding the bowels with gentle movement.
A damaged OCR legal notice from Toledo Ohio lists Frank J Cheney as senior partner of Cheney & Co practicing in Toledo Lucas County and Ohio. It references sworn statements and a subscription note for The Leader, with garbled dates and names.
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