19 Feb 1913
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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1913
Page
1
A misattributed quote sparks a defense of farmers as primary producers. The piece cites Gaunsales in Chicago studies showing many leaders in law, government, and business come from farming backgrounds. It notes engineers and manufacturers add value, while farming sustains national production.
A bill introduced in Austin would require children ages eight to fourteen to attend school for 120 days each year. Report from Kansas notes a farmer named Hay named his son Timothy and his daughter Alfalfa, reflecting the curious Missouri Valley humor.
W H Mims states he left books and accounts with T A Glenn at the County Treasurer's office in the Court House and asks those owing to call there and settle immediately.
360 acres for sale five miles from the Goliad county seat with four improvements plus one extra good. Price 30 dollars per acre or trade value of 3000 in food. Panhandle Realty Co Dodsonville Texas advertises. Also optometrist F M Blake offers lens adaptation for headache and eye strain at Wilkerson Hotel near the depot.
The federal council of churches reports a net rise of 618000 in actual enrolled membership across continental U S in 1913 The Methodist Church leads with 220000 more members followed by Baptist 64600 Presbyterian 45600 Lutheran 36100 Disciples 21800 and Episcopalian 6000 Among the largest churches Roman Catholic etc.
Notice to the public about a cash only policy for purchases. The market says it must be paid in cash or face added charges for sales made on a ten day term. Adjustments reflect a strict cash business model.
Good strain poultry offered by Howell Adams' Grocery. White Wyandotte cockerels priced at one dollar fifty cents each. Leave orders at the store for pickup or delivery.
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