This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1920
Page
5
Farmers workers and tradesmen must file 1919 income tax returns by March 18. Net farm income is gross receipts from sales or exchanges of products plus allowable expenses such as planting cultivation harvest and tools. Deductions include livestock feed costs and maintenance fees while household and personal expenses are disallowed.
The article explains two ways a farmer may figure net income for 1910 tax purposes. One method uses cash basis: receipts minus cash farm expenses within the year. The accrual basis method counts all receipts and expenses for the taxable year, excluding income or costs from adjacent years.
The Womans Missionary Society met at the Methodist Parsonage for work hour on March 9. The group urges every member to attend March 16 at 2 30 P M in the church basement to quilt quilts with thimble, needle, and thread.
SAN ANGELO March 9 Judge Charles E Dubois denied a motion for a new trial for Dave Atkins the worldwide wanderer and soldier of fortune Atkins had been sentenced to five years for murder in February He was found guilty of killing Tom Hardin a Knickerbocker merchant in 1897 Atkins bond was set at 3000 after sentencing no word of appeal was given
Enid Oklahoma March 10 A US Supreme Court decision and treaty terms set the Red River boundary between Oklahoma and Texas. Federal Judge Youmans granted a temporary injunction to the Judsonia Developing Association against Sam Sparks and others over land leases spanning thousands of acres along the river’s south bank.
Washington March 10. The House approved an authorized peacetime army of 289000 enlisted men and 17820 officers by a vote of 79 to 25. The bill rejects major army reorganization.
The Leader will raise its yearly price to $2.00 after March 31, 1920 to cover rising printing costs. The publisher cites increased paper and production expenses and notes Gen H C Living has settled, urging renewals before the rate increase takes effect.
Williams of Vernon plans a new Wellington laundry after securing a site and machinery, aiming to start within days. The city long needed a reliable laundress, as previous owners failed, and local demand remains high with much work currently sent out. Cocke Bros. & Gribble advertise farm loans with quick service and reasonable rates.
Edward Moore left this week for Oklahoma City to report to the League for playing ball. The Wellington club is proud of Eddie who played last year and expects a big league club to sign him this season. Fans will watch his record with interest.
The Leader announces M A Sewell as a Democratic primary candidate for Commissioner of Precinct No 2 in Collingsworth County. Sewell has thirty years’ residence, is a successful farmer and business operator, described as a clean and vigorous man ready to look after county interests.
Friends praise the commissioner's fit and urge earnest support for his candidacy. They claim no man is better qualified and say voters will not err in choosing him.
Preaching Sunday morning and night at the usual time. Sunday School at 10 o’clock A M. Let all come and attend these services.
County Agent Dr. Lee received an 85.2 average on the Stillwater Short Course exam. His score was among the top in the state with only one district agent scoring higher. The test covered agronomy dairy animal husbandry poultry horticulture entomology and auto mechanics.
A coffee urn burner exploded in the Wellington Hotel dining room causing a brief blaze before extinguishment. A second fire near the depot, aggravated by high north wind, involved dry shucks and was contained to prevent broader damage.
Nearly a hundred girls attended the High school building event dressed as babies aged four to six. Reda Clay won first prize as the sweetest baby, with others including Louise Hardy as Buster Brown and Alma Browning as a small sailor girl. A clever flashlight vaudeville act wowed the audience. Chaperones included Mesdames Campbell Curry Hardy Glenn and Miss Alexander.
The Lewis brothers own what is described as the biggest Poland China boar in the world. The animal’s age and precise measurements are noted in the fragmentary report.
R R L Gulley and J C Gulley acquired Famous Dry Goods Co from R A Williams Hugh Sherwood and Mrs Hugh Sherwood. Williams retires after long service to Wellington and will rest while Sherwood handles collections briefly. Gulley plans to move to the city once a house is secured. The Leader welcomes the new businessmen.
C Bell and E G Lacy will take over Moore & Black Grocery after the month. Lacy has long served the store and now buys Gene Moore's stake, joining Bell to acquire H S Black and W S Moore interests. The former owners have not announced their future plans.
Montie Fennel and Mrs. Brewer were married in Altus last Sunday. Mrs. Brewer is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Fennel of this city. Mr. Brewer is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Brewer of the Lil lie community. The couple are praised as estimable and are wished happiness and prosperity.
A cluster of couples secured marriage licenses including B. B. Patrick with Susie Berry man, Frank Sturgis with Leona Ald dall, Oscar Wallace with Myrtle Carpenter, G. W. Atkins with Emma Cal cote, and Verna Fewell with Effie Hall.
A Texas auction at Lon Alexander farm near Childress on Feb 21 and Jack F. Jones farm near Dodsonville drew strong bids for Poland China hogs. Buyers, including J. Li. Orr of Margaret, reported keen competition and high prices for some of the finest hogs shown in the ring.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.