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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1931
Page
5
A reflective essay notes the tariff's troubles and a shared will to improve. It contrasts government efforts with public doubt, cites army post downsizing adding circulation, and recounts small episodes from rural life, including a farmer distressed by hard times and a comic Palace sighting.
Marion Clyde McCarroll reports in the New York Evening Post that women use the telephone more skillfully to avoid unwelcome calls and manage messages at the American Woman’s Association Clubhouse in New York. Alice Barrett, in charge of 1000 residents, notes women request nonavailability and employ a system of colored pegs to handle delicate messages without mixing them.
Psychologists' tests reveal a child’s musical aptitude before formal study. Prof Seashore of Iowa University says pitch, time, consonance, and intensity senses can determine talent early, guiding training to match natural abilities.
The text argues that musical ability hinges on innate elements such as pitch and time sense and that training cannot create talent. It notes that a child with poor pitch will remain so, regardless of practice, and cautions against forcing unmusical children to study. Prof. Seashore calls it tragic to push unmusical youths into hours of practice.
A tongue in cheek hall of notes plays on roots of habit and health titled Goiter Not a Disease. The piece suggests a witty look at possible causes and social views, mixing humor with health discussion.
A witty remark about juries notes that jurors pledge to decide based on the strength of deception rather than truth. The quip highlights skepticism toward courtroom rhetoric and the challenge of distinguishing lies from facts in trials.
Easter in Newark sees a woman spill liquor while raided. evidence wrung from clothes. Benny Siege seeks Atlanta prison over New Haven jail citing diabetes food. Mrs Judy seeks divorce in Columbia after husband shatters shoes and locks her in chicken house. A French boxer suffers four days of silence after a chin blow. doctors note a new nerve concussion. If true, new pest silencing ideas may emerge.
A humorous column cites aging and dating humor as a Chicago boy endures growing pains while an elevator starter handles busy work. Amid low silver prices it hints at a buying moment. A Kansas City man, J J Ashline aged 8 6, begins his third marriage to former Mrs Ella Stolbert aged 76 in a brief society notice.
A Texas themed column urges perseverance with the slogan quitters never win. It recalls San Jacinto and Goliad as proof that Texans push forward. The piece notes Texas A M College graduated 357 seniors, 167 in engineering, 76 in agriculture arts sciences, 34 in vocational teaching, showing engineering dominance and low appeal of agriculture to students.
By Will H. Mayes report from Kingsland notes the rapid town growth near the dam on the Colorado River six miles away, drawing competition with Burnet, Llano, and Marble Falls for construction work. It foresees a lake resort on the reservoir and highlights Texas school improvements including Tel Rio schools and the current display of new buildings in Del Rio and across West Texas.
The article links production, prosperity, and rising output to broader growth, arguing that increasing efficiency and capacity in building sectors underpins national progress and economic resilience. It highlights the relationship between skilled labor, investment, and scalable infrastructure to sustain momentum.
Bluebonnets are highlighted for soil restoration as a legume with strong roots, nitrogen fixing, and compatibility with Bermuda grass. While some flower enthusiasts favor phlox, the bluebonnet’s practical benefits may secure official recognition for the Texas flower.
Rhode Island claims credit for enacting the first anti speed law in June 1678 after a deadly incident in Newport. The village later honored Ottmar Mergenthaler with a tablet at his birth home in Hatchel Germany, noting his invention of the linotype transformed printing.
The Midlothian Argus laments out of town printing saying it robs local patronage and rewards hometown effort. The editor notes about 52 yearly mentions urging support for local enterprises and asks if other publishers feel the same.
Ress, a hen owned by George Rossier of Dallan Texas, mothers and watches over eight puppies on the family farm, drawing attention for the unusual brood.
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