28 Dec 1933
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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1933
Page
1
The article surveys how New Year’s Day was marked by diverse civilizations from ancient Babylon to more recent reforms. It explains lunar and solar calendars, varying month lengths, and the evolution from Julius Caesar to Pope Gregory to define the modern calendar.
A look back at nineteenth century campaigns when parade scenes dominated election activity. Uniformed marching clubs carried kerosene torches banners and banners while brass bands led pre election processions in presidential years.
A Crawfordsville parade supporting Governor Hendricks is cited in a Vice-President Marshall anecdote. Democratic papers claimed a two hour torchlight procession. the Republican paper tempered the boast noting the “given point” was Mike Mulholland's saloon.
An Ohio college reports a novel method for building speakers there by placing about a dozen youths in a room and letting them compete with each other while Wecklers and various noises distract them. Those who persevere are favored for the debating team, claimed to reduce stage fright and improve poise.
Studies show keeping tires at manufacturer gauge could boost mileage by 25 to 30 percent. Soft tires wear faster and injure highways by suction. Bratton faked his funeral in Mammoth Springs to fool his wife. Longfellow born in Maine. he made friends including Alice and Phoebe Cary during travels.
In Wellington the new year brings humor on sandstorm cleanup and holiday scraps. The piece notes Christmas wrapping found in Childress and ponders how toys have stayed familiar despite changing times, with a nostalgic take on guns dolls and wagons.
A Wellington High School clipping imagines future roles for students in 11 years. It names Louise Hebert as a cosmetic ad model, Norma Sentt as secretary to Miss Ruth Jones who owns a glove factory, and many locals pursuing diverse careers from photography to music and art.
A compact historical sketch recounts Texas as a former nation, its Indian roots, early colonization by Stephen Austin, the Alamo massacre on March 6 1886, and San Jacinto victory with Santa Anna, plus figures like Houston Bowie and Travis, Texas laws, and cultural notes including the Bluebonnet flower and Eyes of Texas.
Readers glimpse holiday kindness and public opinion in this collage. Quotes from Democrat Clark in Memphis and editorials from Floyd County Hesparian Quanah Tribune-Chief and Hereford Brand touch on Christmas generosity, gubernatorial candidacy, and wartime shipping.
A garbled compilation from The MebLean News and The Clarendon News discusses gubernatorial candidacy, exploration metaphors, and Christmas spirit. It mentions a ship pilot, safe travel, and a commentator noting a possible misclassification in a marriage case.
A writer praises Clarendon and Donley County as having the best 1934 prospects in the Southwest citing strong agricultural returns, debt reduction, tax payments, property repairs, and unmet local needs being addressed. The piece contrasts optimistic stances with those clinging to the past and blaming others for current hardships.
Oak Park report says Patricia Maguire who has slept nearly ten years showed signs of recognizing a friend at bedside last week. Her mother Mrs Peter Mit notes first indications since February 15 unconsciousness. An electrotherapeutic device at her chair delivered electricity to raise temperature and revive body functions amid fever treatments.
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