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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1913
Page
6
It is a Friday issue from August 29 1913 printed by Leader Printing Co with editor L L Ladd and notes about second class postage March 3 1879 act. The page includes a quip about chronic borrowers and memory.
A popular New York high school girl graduated in a dress costing 40 cents and, by all accounts, looked as fine as any classmate. The Christian Science Monitor notes the high cost of living could be tackled from several angles.
The speaker argues that men traveling by foot and performing stunts waste time and cannot restore walking's appeal. He claims the modern man prefers automobiles and would only change by tying rather than walking.
The piece argues that keeping young men on the farm hinges on treating them well and offering advantages. It suggests some will leave for better prospects, while others stay if valued and supported.
An essay argues for road bonds over immediate cuts and urges investment in highways. It links good roads to home happiness, government permanence, and civic prosperity citing rural free delivery gains and increased highway mileage as key factors.
In a distressed sale notice Wm. Cook states he has an abundance of goods especially aluminum ware and offers all items at cost to clear out stock. The ad emphasizes deep discounts to attract quick cash.
A small shop offering boot and shoe repair services. Located across that street from the Leader Printing Office.
A persuasive early 20th century advertisement urges every small town merchant to advertise weekly to boost sales. It argues that even a half page or page ad year round pays for itself, warning that non advertising makes competition futile and that readers will respond to consistent bargains.
The Famous completes a closing sale of Worth hats priced at 1.08 dollars each. The move concludes a chapter for the brand as stock is cleared through the discount event.
Execution issued by Justice Court Precinct 11 Collingsworth County directs sale of C D Somerville property to satisfy JC Wooldridge judgment. Tract comprises Lots 8 9 Block 141 Wellington Texas. sale set for October 7 in Wellington to highest bidder for cash. Field notes include levy details and location in Collingsworth County.
Justice Court order directed in favor of Hardy O Neal Drug Company against C D Somervill with sixty day return ironclad. Constable M J Boss levies on Lots 8 and 9 Block 141 Wellington Collingsworth County Texas and offers the property for sale on October 7 2013 to satisfy judgment and costs.
The 1918 order declares Collingsworth County prohibits the sale of intoxicating liquors. From the June 28 1913 election 505 votes were cast with 392 for prohibition and 113 against. The court notes proper legal processes and orders publication of the prohibition order.
State of Texas sheriff notice informs guardians Talitha Kreis Mc Gee guardianship of minors Topsy Kreis Arthur Kreis Ruth Kreis to publish final account and seek discharge. Objections due by December Term 1913 at Collingsworth County Court Wellington with Clerk O L Couch. Certified by Sheriff J G Neece deputy.
A scrambled ad fragment mentions trade for a work horse with cash difference. Names appear as J C Skaggs and Pritchard Geooge, with unclear locations and amounts. The note suggests a local barter or sale for a mount and money adjustment.
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