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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1920

Page

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Wellington High seeks football suits count

All boys with Wellington High School football suits are asked to report at once to determine how many additional suits must be ordered. Also a land notice from W M Bourland warns against hunting or trespassing on his lands. An advertisement extols Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy with a testimonial from F H Dear of Dupuyer Montana.

Wellington W. M. Bourland Chamberlain F. H. Dear Dupuyer, Mont

Plymouth Items Report Local Happenings in Wellington

EE C Fritts marketed oats in Wellington last week. Mr Brown and daughter Eunice returned from Wilburg her County after a two week visit. Bad road conditions slowed mail service. Master Merl Walker celebrated his seventh birthday with cake and cream. Toke Montgomery and Henry Balkman attended the Cowboys Reunion in Tupencary New Mexico. Minnie Pugh from Granfield Oklahoma visits cousin Marie Vermons. Dale and Hugh Grege of Shamrock were Sunday school visitors. Revs Darnall and Clements conduct Baptist revival meeting.

C. C. Fritts Wellington Brown Eunice Wilburgher Merl Walker Toke Montgomery Henry Balkman Tupencary N. M Minnie Pugh Granfield Oklahoma Marie Vermons Dale Hugh Grege Shamrock Darnall and Clements

Pleasant Hill Notes on Weather and Visits

Pleasant Hill reports ongoing showers with feed crops finished but cotton needing sun. Residents share travel updates with relatives in New Mexico and Oklahoma while others visit Oklahoma and Missouri. Local residents report improvements from illness and a hospital operation recovery.

How to remove a splinter with steam

When a splinter is driven into the hand steam can extract it. Fill a wide mouthed bottle with hot water, place the injured part over the mouth and press gently. The steam draws the flesh down and after a minute or two withdraws the splinter and the inflammation.

Music teacher to start at high school this September

Verne Thomas will teach music at the high school starting when school opens on September 6. Those who wish to begin lessons are asked to call 209 8 8p.

Verne Thomas

Rafferty Fakes Death Then Returns to Fort Niagara Base

A Fort Niagara sergeant named Rafferty was reported dead and buried after vanishing from his post. A Red Cross official confirms the mistaken death, and Rafferty reappears claiming he was dead only in mind not body. He is reinstated but the episode leads to a sobering farewell song and tears among his comrades.

Fort Niagara Rafferty Red Cross Niigara Eee Army Jrecords Corpal lRatterly Samuel Raffertye

Baptist Association to be held in Wellington

The Baptist Association of Childress Collingsworth Counties will meet in Wellington for two days starting in August. The gathering was moved from Rolla due to school building improvements, with Wellington Baptist Church extending the invitation.

Baptist Association of

An Actual Lottery for Marriage in Some Indian Regions

In parts of India, October shows varied marriage lotteries. Names of both sexes are written on slips and placed into separate earthen jars. A local wise man draws a name, the winner receives a letter of betrothal to the woman whose name is paired with it, and courting begins.

India Coimnaercen

Nichol and Davis Public Notice Reflected in Appraisal

A local business notice appears in the 2b section recognizing Nichol and Davis. It notes appreciation from a business group and lists no further operational details or actions.

Nichol & Davis

Wyath's Sage and Sulphur Compound Promises Dark Hair Overnight

An advertisement touts Wyath's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a quick cure to darken gray or faded hair. It claims immediate, natural-looking results and popularity among Gruggists and Milena fans, urging purchase for a youthful appearance.

Wryeth

New Harness Shop Opens in Eads Building

A new harness shop and leather repair business has opened in the Eads Produce Company building north of the post office. The shop invites customers to call for leather goods and offers courteous treatment.

Eads Produce Company

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