11 May 1933
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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1933
Page
1
The essay argues that historical leaders often had private faults but should be measured by their contributions to humanity. It suggests judging them by public behavior and service to their era, not by personal sins, as emphasized by a modern writer.
The Southern Baptist handbook shows contributions under 38 million dollars, down 13 percent from the prior year, despite a record 94,288 member increase the largest since 1923 and gains in churches and Sunday schools.
Dr. Alldredge of the survey statistics unit laments high churchgoer spending on movies soft drinks chewing gum tobacco cosmetics and beauty aids noting such luxuries may threaten church obligations. He questions how other churches would compare and whether habits would be similar.
English traveler Mrs. Alicia Benthall has spent two decades crossing remote regions on foot, circumnavigating the globe six times and visiting Africa Tibet Arabia Syria India Central America and more. She goes unarmed with only an umbrella and says wild animals sense no intent to harm.
The adjutant general’s office estimates 2.13 million Union soldiers and 800k to 900k Confederates served in the Civil War. Living Union veterans number 27,673 and Confederate survivors about 10,406. By April 9, 68 years after Lee’s surrender, many era veterans remain, with theMexican War’s last survivor lasting past 80 after its end. The piece also notes wife choices and Babe Ruth’s salary drop from 80 000 to 52 000 in two years.
A reader’s reminiscence highlights the Panhandle Press convention in Amarillo and local tidbits from Shamrock. June Ann Nix, granddaughter of Casey Jones, visits kindergarten, recalls George Washington’s death, and a funeral parlor visit. Community forestry aims and local Kiwanis fund drive are mentioned alongside rural lore about rabbits, paddles, and Jig Saw puzzles.
A dense chronology covers Minnesota's name origin, early laws, battles and newspapers, explorers, and notable figures like Buffalo Bill and Jefferson Davis. The piece shifts to local social news with community events, quilting gatherings, and a Buck Creek School program upcoming at the end of the school year.
Mrs J A Lowe and Mrs Harlon Hunt with Mrs H G Ferguson visited Mrs G W Jolly after guen ta wa ME. Cook and Olen Lowe spent Wednesday with J J Cook and family. F P Fuson and family visited J J Cook and family. Olene Fuson with Luella Driskill. G W Jolly and Edith and Inez Cook with Fugen, Braswell, Bowen at Cop page. A C Cook with J J Cook Wednesday. J W Lowe with Paul Peters. George Brewer and Mrs Gragg on Wednesday.
Willie Ella Jones and Rev. W. Crawford preached Sunday morning and night to a good crowd at Buck Creek. The message drew a sizable attendance in both services.
A weeklong sand storm damaged Quail area garden crops while community events filled the social calendar. Miss Helen Hileenfelt visited Wellington grandparents, and several residents hosted family and friends as others noted school changes and club meetings.
Mary Gregory transfers to R Q O Gregory West half southwest quarter Section 64 and other parcels in Sections 57 and 79 Block 16 totaling 120 acres. Clyde Emmert transfers to First National Bank and Fred LeDerer the northwest quarter Section 38 Block 15. Aluminum faces new competition as magnesium from brine wells enters the market.
The article mentions a new automatic device to prepare photo-engraved plates and pre shrinking fabrics in the textile industry. It also notes UC scientists seeking a serum to combat a virus disease killing thousands of horses and mules in California over two years.
A battered ad block promotes a bladder aid claiming to cleanse impurities and restore sleep, offering a six or four day test with money back guarantee. It also markets Old Kentucky Burley tobacco with claims of natural preparation, no chemicals, and savings by eliminating middlemen, directing readers to payable orders and mail offers.
Kentucky Burley Tobacco described as the cream of the finest crops with ripe leaves smooth and mellow and the old fashioned flavor from proper aging. The copy emphasizes quality and superiority of this tobacco offering.
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