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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1935
Page
12
The article traces Christmas customs to pagan festivals and ancient Rome, noting the December 25 date gained Christian status in the fourth or fifth century. It cites the tree, mistletoe, and gift exchanges as evolving traditions with varied origins and mentions Mrs Kennedy and their nine children related to the SEC.
An Elmira resident asserts the earth is shaped like a dumbbell and was made in his image. The rant mixes philosophy with humor, noting happiness as a pursuit without guarantee of arrival and musing on gossip and alimony. A guitarist grandfather’s grandson prefers an auto horn for quicker results.
A St Louis man who advertised trading a saxophone for a shotgun has likely received an anonymous warning, prompting police to monitor the situation and ensure public safety while the inquiry continues.
Dr Morris Fishbein exposed schemes that defraud the gullible public. From Elisha Perkins rods to electric belts and the Santaogen craze these swindles sold as cures had no medical value. Promoters even profited massively while experts warned of deceit and pretended scientific authority.
Blacksmiths in ranching counties report a spike in branding iron production amid renewed rustling concerns. Stockmen now emphasize careful marking to identify stolen cattle at markets. The Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association maintains inspectors and lawyers, prosecuting 25 to 50 thieves annually, while modern rustlers use trucks to steal small numbers. Vigilance and vigorous enforcement could curb cattle thievery and shift coverage away from the issue.
A lawmaker unveils a bill aiming to raise the gasoline tax, presenting what is described as a bold solution to fund transportation projects. The measure signals ongoing debate over road maintenance and funding, with supporters arguing for public infrastructure benefits and critics warning of higher fuel costs.
This column recounts Texas history from the Republics first Congress at Columbia in 1836 through later growth in livestock, cotton, oil, timber, and citrus. It notes key figures, frontier conflicts, and the shift from war to empire building, culminating in Texas declaring a centennial future across the nation.
A religious essay reframes Malachi 3 1 12 as a timeless call to purify national life and temple offerings. It links refining fire to priests, condemns oppression and social hypocrisy, and urges honesty as foundation for church and state in America today.
It was recently discovered that small amounts of animal blood injected into the human body may cure stomach ulcers, a finding reported as an accidental observation.
A six ton machine designed to aid higher mathematics has been completed at the University of Pennsylvania. It represents a major advance in computational tools for advanced math research and education, enabling complex problem solving beyond traditional methods.
A quirky roundup notes ten men named best dressed in America, the Hoosier Ham Honor Winner for Indiana's fifth straight 4 H meat animal title, a Smithsonian exhibit with over 2000 primitive instruments, and a quail death claim by an Arkansas City hunter. Also mentions nightly Washington Monument lighting costs, a Seattle horse trade for a Canadian postage stamp, and various oddities from radio taxes to small US post offices.
A mural of everyday life unfolds as residents roam in cold week winds carrying gifts and gear. Neighbors like W R Franks with a Christmas tree and Mrs Salem Kouri bracing hats amid gusts share small scenes of postlude holiday bustle and minor misfortunes.
Government chemists report an excellent new wine from citrus fruits and note breakthroughs transforming common salt into a radioactive element. They suggest aloe vera may cure burns without scarring, while tests advance filtration methods for amebic transmission.
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