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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
6
The Postmaster General warns that any person who drinks intoxicating liquor even occasionally will not be appointed to postmastership or civil service positions. The notice targets eligibility and implies broad enforcement across future appointments.
Judge Cato Sells of Cleburne Texas a National Democratic committee man will be appointed Commissioner of Indian affairs by President Wilson The office pays a salary of 37000 a year
The bureau of labor claims December food prices were 58 percent higher than a year earlier. Wages have not risen at that rate, leaving workers with a growing income deficit and a justified push for change.
At the Texas Press Association meeting in San Antonio Governor Colquitt spoke from his Austin office via long distance telephone using a loud speaking device. It marked the second use of the invention on the occasion and the audience heard the conversation amid a raging electrical alarm.
The Tribune notes the Governor's address was fully audible across eighty one miles and uninterrupted. It claims fear of half a million Japanese in the country could drag the U S into war with Japan and argues against large, diverse immigration to preserve democracy.
A Farmers Wife writes to Arch er County News urging restraint in killing plovers during insect-plague season. She argues plovers help control crop-destroying insects and questions the town man’s desire for sport, noting law does not protect the plover.
A speculative warning argues that without birds to monitor insect damage a human life could vanish in nine years. It urges rulers who destroy the feathered tribe to consider the consequences and notes abundant food for thought across the country as it references prairie and ravine landscapes from twenty years ago.
In sections once alive with quail and prairie chickens birds are now scarce. In their stead crop destroying insects multiply by the millions. Destroying the birds threatens crop yields, though scientists seldom perfect explanations. Close observers note more birds mean bigger crops.
The Quanah Tribune Chief notes in six months six bootlegging convictions in county court and observes the only two who paid fines were Black. The editor derides white bootleggers as tramps and suggests harsher labor as punishment on country roads.
Franklin notes that a trade or calling builds an estate and honor, guiding youths toward serious training. Parents and sons should value apprenticeship whether in trades, arts, or professions, as life’s uncertainties favor prepared character. The article warns against seeking quick results through speculation.
A brief consumer note promotes shopping at Russell’s for groceries, promising good value for money and inviting customers to call the store for more information.
President Woodrow Wilson warns Congress of an industrious insidious lobby opposing tariff policy. He aims remarks at the Senate while urging citizens to inform representatives. He cautions that evils of lobbying arise from lawmakers and bribes, not lobbyists alone.
Advertisement seeks a salesman to cover Amarillo territory for Amarillo Nursery and Seed Co. commission paid weekly. Apply by writing Box 182 Amarillo Tex.
Federal Census canvass of Collingsworth County farms reports 54 jackasses valued at 10 254. Texas totals show 20 408 jackasses worth 1 720 074. Only two farms reported jackasses. Texas farms total 8 151. Average value per head 84 24, higher than horses by 12 47.
The county average family size is 5.2 persons with 996 families living in Collingsworth. Texas counties total 117 reporting larger family sizes than the state average, implying a state population near five million if all counties matched Collingsworth.
Hardy Neil Diug Co announces selected books normally sold at 1.25 will be offered for 40 cents each for the next several weeks. The deal highlights affordable reading options for customers seeking low prices.
The Leader Gorcery Co announces it will purchase produce at the best market price. The notice signals a competitive offer to local farmers and suppliers seeking favorable terms.
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