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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1920
Page
2
A historical note laments higher printing costs driven by inflation and strict wages. It contrasts the old loyalty of printers to communities with modern demands for appropriate compensation, while urging readers to accept new pricing as a sign of professional independence. It ends with classified-like lines advertising laundry and services.
Frank M. Clark of Hedley Texas purchased a famous Poland China boar from Fred Caldwell of Park View Farm Topeka Kansas to replace Mo's Big Chief who died in June. The animal is considered one of the nation’s best and the price likely reached four figures. Clark plans a sale of bred sows and gifts at Hedley on September 10 1920.
A Dupuyer hotel man F H Dear recounts using Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhea Remedy four years ago with great results and now recommends it to friends. Bee Dysart Nicholson for Farm Leave Abstracts and Insurance. Bring your work to Ed Riley 25.
William Pierson of Hunt County runs in the primary for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. He won the first primary by a 24 853 plurality and urges voters to choose him on August 28.
A literary reflection notes two enduring humor staples the drunken man and the mother-in-law. It traces their ancient roots from Isaiah to Plutarch and notes others like the doctor joke fade while these remain universally fresh. The piece imagines future survivors amid cultural shifts.
Advertiser seeks a farm or good land for sale at a fair price. Contact L. Jones, Box 651, Olney, Ill. 4-ip.
At the Yerkes Observatory an observed and photographed eruption on the sun’s rim sent material up about half a million miles. A detached cloud appeared with thousands of times Earth’s volume, dwarfing earthly volcanic blasts in scale.
Sir William Orpen, the official peac e conference painter, rejected a $5,000,000 offer to come to the United States and paint 900 pictures. The article contrasts his businesslike appearance with the bohemian stereotype and notes Brazil's vast coffee and rubber production and population figures.
Sanitary Store notes Nicholl Davis of Barstow shows health gains and hints at dependable service. Election day nears for mayor to fill W. B. Cocke’s vacancy. Sherwoods shipping belongings to Mineral Wells consider permanent move. Wellington High seeks football suit counts. a school catalogue is available from Mr. Curry or Mr. Gribble. Ed Riley seeks business.
Notice states the writer will teach music at school buildings this winter and invites pupils. parents may contact by telephone at 237 if they are interested or if the writer cannot reach all parents.
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