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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1938
Page
4
The Mesquakies of Tama County Iowa celebrate a hopeful harvest with ancient dances as a contrast to white farming problems. The Donley County Leader remarks on their traditions as they give thanks for past favors and seek a bountiful crop, calling them “heathens” and ignorant of civilization.
An article notes ongoing concerns about cheating in exams and aid to peers. It cites Scribner's report by a Kansas student who acted as ghostwriter for 12 of 14 class term papers, highlighting the ethical issue of bright students aiding lazy classmates.
The passage describes how indulgence leads to loss of self respect and damage to moral character, hindering early careers and weakening virtue, arguing that wrongdoing does not pay in the long run.
At the Tulsa petroleum show, new oil locating devices were shown including three electrical fishing lines. One device called the slumber jay reportedly found oil in wells producing 100 million barrels yearly. An example in California showed a 13 000 foot depth rise in resistance followed by a teacup cannon test that yielded 3000 barrels a day. The innovations boost the search for black gold.
Indian chiefs in eastern Canada denounce white society for quarrelling over many religions and political beliefs. Chief Cheney Garlow from Restigouche urges tribes to reject Canadian citizenship and live by their own laws, claiming heavy public debts and moral disarray. A St Louis paper echoes sympathy for simpler, debt free life. It notes divorces rise from flimsy marriage grounds.
The Washington Letter notes many bills vanish from the calendar as Congress members head home for elections. It highlights party nominations in Pennsylvania and Oregon, the Pepper New Deal signal, and the impact of early primaries on President Roosevelt’s must legislation before adjournment.
A collection of quirky items from various places. Jokes about courage and towels, scarecrows with college suits, and a dog in a park. An Orejon principal eats raw eggs for a demonstration, while a Chicago marriage car gains a humorous license plate. A man complains of an attempted kiss, and a WV man is jailed for singing in church.
The lesson asks what counts in service when trouble hits. It notes Jesus’ disciples failed in Gethsemane despite loyalty, sleeping and fatigue. True friends stand by one hour or more, enduring weakness with unwavering courage, as James and John overestimate their strength.
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports 121000 Texas farms have no milk cows. The plan diverts land from cotton to feed crops and allows two dairy cows per farm to qualify for full cash benefits. Farms with dairy cows may expand by two or improve feeding to raise profits and health, with more feed crops planned.
Residents recall a busy stretch as college students return home and farm meetings resume. Notables include Hi M Haswell missing a run, Katherine Lynn with a knitting bag, and officials of the Gas Corporation seeking horned frogs for Houston. Various locals attend rural electrification talks and school events while celebrating birthdays and summer activities.
A feature describes how women in Par East harems are assigned a fragrance identity. A new wife is taken to the master of fragrance who studies her personality and creates a unique perfume formula to distinguish her thereafter.
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