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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1913
Page
6
The Wellington Leader reports Texas saloon men lament the 9:30 closing law and its ban on shipments into local option areas, saying their business has been shot to pieces. The notice credits L. L. Ladd as editor and Leader Printing Co. owners.
Maize and kaffir corn continue to top the Fort Worth hog market as Collingsworth County farmers rely on the grain hogs mix. The Panhandle yields and market demand support strong prices for maize kafir feed.
An estimated fifty percent of the 40,000 Americans in Mexico during Madero’s presidency have fled to the United States. American investments in Mexico, totaling over a billion dollars, have devalued by more than fifty percent.
Postmaster General Burleson orders segregation of whites and Negroes in the post office department to avoid mixed work. Some Northern senators oppose the order saying there is no need for segregation.
The act makes it a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of 5 to 200 dollars for anyone to willfully throw or deposit glass bottles nails wire or tin cans in any public road street or alley.
A dated meditation argues that good intentions rarely become action. It cites a schoolboy, an improvident adult, and a slow businessperson who all claim they will change soon but never do. The piece critiques procrastination across education finance and commerce.
Chicago speakers at a Hawkeye Fellowship Club luncheon argued that newspaper advertising reduces living expenses by boosting sales and directing shoppers to the cheapest sources. They claimed ads lower prices and keep bargains affordable by offering cheaper advertising than high payrolls.
A buyer notes surplus stock of aluminum ware and urgent need for cash. He advertises heavy discounts and offers various items at bargain prices, inviting interested buyers to inspect and purchase.
The Charleston News and Courier cites a statistician who links Philadelphia society activity to harmful strain on leaders. It notes several women prominent in the season are collapsing under social pressures, suggesting Nature should take its course on those lacking self care.
480 acres four miles west of Wellington priced at 20 dollars per acre. 260 acres in cultivation, 200 in pasture with two sets of improvements and ample water. Payment terms: one half to one third cash, balance to suit. Apply WE. Mayes Wellington Texas.
Sutie Happenings note a light Sunday shower and a new girl at Homer Sewels with happy reports from papa and mama a bouncing boy at J N Roark and a newcomer at Bell's Pro Gross and wife with her mother visited Claren don and Amarillo last week Bro J M Smith and Rev Lowery aided in the Methodist revival at Aberdeen an ice cream supper at Jno Youngs Tuesday night Mr Darrow and wife and B Ingram and wife dined at R L Darrows Sunday
The August 24, 1913 Duniel B Y P U session at 3 30 p m features a program on Jesus and Satan with scripture from 1 Corinthians 10 13. Readings involve Norma Maples Aubrey Dobbs Imogene Brown Gladys Ladd Ridward Moore Terresa Sledge Willie Goforth Etta Sledge Bettie Goforth and leader Blanche Durham. A Bible drill and solo by Etta Sledge accompany the program.
Advertisement offering cash or trade at the highest market price for chickens eggs and butter. Shop located across from Leader Printing Office promises fair trades and repair work for boots and shoes in beat workmanship order.
Local item list mentions dry weather affecting farms and broom corn yield. Obituary for Mrs. Durr of Shamrock area notes eight children and bereaved husband. Small updates include Rev. Elder Riley protracted meetings, Clarendon trip of Rev. Ingram, and residents visiting relatives. Ended by a light sign-off due to scarce news.
The document records loans and discounts, real estate, overdrafts, deposits, and liabilities for a Texas bank. It lists capital stock, surplus, undivided profits, and deposits subject to check and time certificates. Signatures of president G. W. Deabl and cashier Jnc K. Crews affirm truthfulness of the figures.
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