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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
7
Seymour Collins completed a southwest Texas prospecting journey last week and prepared for another expedition at the start of this week. Reports indicate he plans to leave Wellington soon, seeking opportunities around the west site of town while observing a local mare and other farm tasks.
A traveler recounts his return from the Philippines and China and Japan, sharing health impressions and many interesting experiences. He notes trips across the Pacific and his enjoyment of the journey, promising further tales of what he witnessed abroad.
Ledger excerpt lists cash on hand, deposits from banks and trust firms, and various securities. It notes premiums on bonds and circulation reserves, plus notes from other banks and currency fractions. The text records liabilities including capital stock, surplus, and taxes with a notarized cashier sworn statement dated June 10.
A large audience attended the Band Concert in the Court House auditorium on Tuesday night. The program featured solos by Miss Sullivan and Mrs. Martin, with strong applause for each performance and the overall excellent music.
Fragmented OCR text notes poor conditions and sentiment about a nearby area in Texas. Mentions a former union presence and years of experience. References wheat, pal crow bee, and wood as notable items. Contains unclear phrases and disrupted wording.
The Holiness Tabernacle hosts a Fifth Sunday Rally starting Friday night before the fifth Sunday in June and running through Sunday night. A visiting woman missionary from Japan gives an address and Sunday afternoon focuses on children’s exercises. Bull programs to follow. Come praying for a spiritual feast.
The United Benevolent Association forms a Bean lodge with 19 members. Officers include President John Howard Past President Waddell Bailey Vice President O H Alexander Secretary Mrs John Howard Treasurer Mr Simpson Chaplain Miss Sarah Pate Conductor Joe Simpson Sentinel Mrs Waddell Bailey Medical examiner Doctors Wilkins and Pittman.
Fragmentary OCR text presents a public notice snippet mentioning municipal affairs. Readable names, dates, or specifics are not evident, leaving the core action and deadlines unclear.
Nationally prominent railroad men appeared at the Texas Welfare Commission to discuss Texas railroad matters. They urged amending the stock and bond law to allow refunding maturing bonds and financing extensions before expenditures. They argued railroads lack proper compensation and face high personal injury claims, and noted taxation disparities with railroad values estimated at $270,000,000 by the Railroad Commission and $400,000,000 by the Tax Commission.
Wellington pastor Rev. Crawford will preach at King school house next Sunday June 23 at 4 p.m. An invitation is extended to all to attend.
An unreadable notice fragment notes quitting employment due to illness and distress. The garbled text mentions a missing timeframe and references a place resembling a home but contains many unclear words. No further concrete details are discernible.
A candidate message requests voter support for S M Pedigo for Commissioner. The note explains inability to meet all voters in person and pledges to serve to the best ability if elected.
The Crosby county courthouse case ends with the State Supreme Court reversing the Amarillo court and returning the county site to Crosbyton. Also note fresh Jagdey milk delivery around the square with contact Morris and Blakton Wells.
The county candidates will speak at Dozier on Tuesday night June 11 Abra on Friday night June 14 Pleasant Valley on Tuesday night June 15 Aberdeen on Thursday night June 20 Kelley on Tuesday night June 25 Dodsonville on Friday night June 2sth
J. W. Hand of the third ress and Ogllingsworth Counties OU & Development Co has turned over selling rights for acre tracts and a 400 acre tract in this vicinity. Test walls to be installed for oil or gas survey. For details call Pritchard Broa, Co.
Mr and Mrs T J Massie of the Lutie community called at the Leader office last Saturday and became valued subscribers. The piece notes Wheeler County hogs and alfalfa as profitable farm diversifications and encourages growers to diversify for steady income. A separate testimonial from Mrs M Blahop of Columbus Kansas credits Foley Kidney Pills with relief from back pain and kidney trouble.
League program notes explore how persecution expands understanding of God with scriptures Dan 6 25 27 and Acts 11 19 26. Speakers Ruth Curtner Clark Anderson Laura Eliv and others discuss faith through suffering and the calling of Saul with brief biographical lines.
A Thursday evening social at the home of Mr and Mrs Pat Jennings drew a large crowd with generous ice cream and cake. Attendees reported a fine time and hoped for another home event soon.
A farm that grows a greater variety of crops increases its odds of having a marketable money crop year round. Diversified production spreads risk and smooths revenue as seasonal demand shifts.
A historical bank report lists assets including Loans and Discounts 34395.04 Overdrafts secured then Bonds to secure circulation 256350. Banking house and fixtures etc. Real estate owned 748. Due from state banks 416,185.78 Checks and other cash items 0.73 Notes of other national banks 1,170. Fractional currency and lawful money reserve total assets 1,266,... Undivided profits and taxes paid 21,175.06 Bank notes outstanding 6,250. Individual deposits subject to check and other deposits totals shown.
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