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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1911
Page
2
Dr. W B Orr visits McLean this week while R J Leslie reports a fine rain. Multiple births include sons for Griffis and Dickey, and a daughter for Dean. Keep-U-Neat promotes cleaning. Hardware and groceries push Moon Bros buggies and Queen of the Pantry flour amid rain and markets.
The Pioneer Hardware Co. is this week moving its stock of hardware and implements to the large building in the concrete block on the east side of the square, vacated by Thomas & Wells Furniture Co. The move will enable the firm to handle goods more efficiently and better serve their trade.
Ponds Laundry of Wichita Falls represented by Cleo Arnn operates in Wellington offering twice weekly basket pickup and delivery to Jacks Barber Shop with the laundry named for pickup at that location.
Messrs. Thomas and Wells have moved their fine stock of furniture to a new brick building adjoining the State Bank on the northeast corner of the square. The firm plans a handsome double room to display their stock in an attractive manner.
An excursion from here to Hollis on the Northwestern is offered at one and a third fare. A large picnic is planned with tickets on sale July 2. Return travel is scheduled for July 6.
The Wellington area reports visitors and residents catching up this week. Residents like Mrr GN Wolford and JOM Helkonan visit, while WwW predicting rain and crops show mixed signs of growth. Local officials Prof Wills and PT A Glenn discuss upcoming school work and county finances amid dry weather.
An ad promotes the Perfection Sanitary Steam Washer as a time saving device. It touts efficiency and convenience with brief phrases about simplifying laundry and cleaning tasks. The message uses casual lines and a phone contact, typical of a small product promotion.
Seven year old Newlin Boatman wandered from his bed in sleep and walked a mile to Mr. Bensons. He entered through a screen door saying cows chased him and to go home. Mr. Benson alerted the sleeping parents when the boy awoke none the wiser about his journey.
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