Booster Development spuds well near Wellington
The Booster Development Company spudded in on the Hennard farm five miles north of Wellington Monday morning. A 3,500 foot depth is planned if needed, with a $20,000 bond posted to guarantee completion. The operation stirs local interest and trades in land have picked up as the drillers push the California rotary ahead.
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Booster Development Company
Hennard
Wellington
Wichita Falls
California
D. Meal
Ays
Unclear text fragment on wells and prospects
Fragmentary report mentions a well, Parise Buster, and prospects for a pole strike. Wording is garbled with references to drills, wear, and changes, plus mentions of deprivation and safety. No clear event, date, or entities can be definitively identified.
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Fedx
Mire TL Benge Hosts Delightful House Party
One of the season’s most delightful social affairs, Mire TL Benge hosted a Wednesday afternoon house party at her home. Pink angel food cake, pink and white ice cream, and fragrant blossoms decorated the dining table while numerous ladies assisted and registered guests in the ornate setting.
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Mire
Benge
Mesdames
R. H. Cocke
3. T. Howell
We R Orr
L. E B. Gribble
Jesa Coe
Rite Scott
M. 8. Carpenter
Little ‘Milanese
Clara Carpenter
Mariana Sete
Pauline Virginia Cocke
Angle
Shose
Pred Watkins
R. R
Martin
A. Q. Donner
K. Parsons
KR. E
Marrow
A. Motit
Roy Knowles
Fom Speight
Ivan
C. E. Stone
Turbulent Peace Era Echoes in Odd War Chronicle
Fragmentary text describes quiet, no fighting conditions, references diverse groups in a European-sounding context and mentions Annette Kellermann and mermaids amid scattered phrases about seas and turning events.
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Telceq
Annette Kellermann
Eblgvard
Aarth
Crdiners
Wellington Boy Wins Army Rifle Expert Medal
Corporal Howard C. Thompson son of Mrs Ailee Thompson of Wellington qualified as an expert rifleman in the U S Marine Corps after rifle range trials. He demonstrated proficiency from standing sitting and kneeling positions and will wear the expert rifleman medal with a pay increase. Thompson enlisted May 5 last year and is presently with the Marines at San Pedro de Cacoris. Marines won high honors at the National Rifle Matches at Caldwell from last summer and bullets point to Olympic and National matches at Camp Perry next August.
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Howard C. Thompson
Ailee Thompson
Wellington
U. S. Marine Corps
Washington, D. C
Thompson
San Pedro de Cacoris
D. R
Caltwell
Nod
Antwerp
Belgium
Camp Perry
Ohio
Wilson's Ram Chases Sleuth and Bucks Tumultuous
A garbled 19th century style report references Wilson's Ram pursuing a sleuth amid a chaotic crowd. The excerpt mentions Washington, a May date, and scattered phrases about pursuit, public attention, and legal or ceremonial conduct, with no clear names or outcomes.
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Wilson
Ram
Sleuth
Bucks Tumulpus Vlivver
Teachers to receive salary increases in Collingsworth County
Judge C C Small told the Leader Collingsworth county teachers will get higher salaries next term. He says 18000 will remain to meet increased demands and coal purchases, ensuring fuel for winter. Three- and two-teacher schools set different amounts, with four three-teacher country schools named Aberdeen Quail Buck Creek Plymouth.
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C. C. Small
Collingsworth County
Aberdeen
Quail
Buck Creek
Plymouth
Childress Sheriff Warns Car Owners On Security
Sheriff Mel Deight urges car owners to lock vehicles and cover valuables as thefts rise in the Ithia area and southwest of Oklahoma. He notes thieves steal unlocked or unattended cars and recommends sturdy steering locks, alarm devices, and parked-vehicle vigilance to reduce losses.
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Mel Deight
Ithia
Okla Tow
Noma
le Prateet
Ietus
Mturby
Far & Can
Marriage a Sacred Institution in Modern Divorce Critique
A critique of Reno Nevada divorce trends arguing marriage remains sacred yet endangered by greed and rapid dissolution. The piece decries shifts from love to fortune, noting divorces erode the Holy Trinity of family as marriages resemble unclean humbug and Cupid targets wealth instead of hearts.
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Mary Pickford
Reno
Nevada
Gall
Cupid
For Commissioner Precinct Number
A sparse note on commissioner precinct numbers appears with fragmented text about leadership or positions. The readable portion references precinct numbers and a generic leadership cue, lacking clear names, dates, or jurisdictions for full context.
Wellington Elects T. A. Tunnell Superintendent
The Wellington School Board at its last meeting elected T. A. Tunnell as superintendent for the next term. He holds a B A and M A from Southwestern University and has four years as Spur Texas superintendent. Board expects a very successful term and will meet next week to elect teachers for grammar and high school.
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Wellington
T. A. Tunnell
Tunnell
Southwestern University
Spur
Texas
Tunnel
Keep our town clean and healthy against weeds
Citizens urged to act now against weeds on vacant lots and streets to prevent health issues and beauty decline. Delayed cutting will be harder. a tidy town boosts civic pride and visitor impressions.
Party Goes to Flint for Buicks
A party of twelve Wellington residents left for Flint Michigan to fetch twelve Buick cars for Johnson Bros of Wellington. Rail freight delays sent the team to drive the cars home, expected to reach Wellington by next Friday barring weather or misfortune. Mr and Mrs Wells Mr and Mrs Adams Gene Lewis Allen Stults Seit Burdem Tom Stall were among the travelers.
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Wellington
Flint
Michigan
Johnson Bros. of
Johnson, Bros
Wellinton
Wells
Adams
Gene. Lewis
Allen Stults
Seit
Burdem
Tom
Texas Farmers Report Mixed Harvests Amid Drought Pressures
A fragment notes Texas farmers facing uneven crops with weather stress and early harvest signals. Officials warn drought risks persist while some regions show partial yields improving with irrigation.
Wellington Streets Get Much Needed Upgrades
The City Council reports grading on the worst streets with more work planned and culverts to be added where needed. Some roads remain in poor condition and the Leader urges continued efforts until all streets are well maintained. Water pockets after rain will be ditched to drain away, reducing mosquitoes and improving appearance.
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Wellington
Wellington Seeks Nighttime Street Lighting Plan
Residents urge Wellington to install electric street lights across principal intersections and at the courthouse square. They call for a city plan to fund and place ornamental lamp posts and improve water protection, home security, and overall town safety.
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Wellington
Texas
Court House
Niger
Pope Honors Benson Amid National Catholic Leaders
The pope acknowledged Archbishop Benson in a ceremony attended by national Catholic leaders. In a public address, church officials praised his service to the diocese and his work on interfaith outreach. The event highlighted ongoing efforts to strengthen church unity and community support programs.
Wellington Wins Four In Six After Rugged Mangum Trip
Wellington split its road trip, dropping two to Mangum then defeating Childress twice. At Mangum poor defense and errors marred play, while in Childress the team showed solid form. Back home for six games, fans predict four wins as Wellington and Hollis contend for first with Childress in last.
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Wellington
Mangum
Childress
Strong
Hollis
Marriages Highlight Sunday Society Notes in Wellington
Cox Stewart wedding joins Cox of Quanah and Aletha Stewart in Wellington at the brides home with Roger Colina officiating. James Kimbell and Nettie Freeman wed at Claud then traveled to Amarillo before returning to Wellington. Mrs Kimbell resides with her sister Mrs Glasgow and Mr Kimbell is a manager in local business social circles.
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Cox Stewart
Cong Cox
Quanah
Aletha Stewart
Roger Colina
Wellington
Cox
Goodlet
Texas
Far Vera
Kimbell-Freeman
James Kimbell
Nettie Freeman
Claud
Will Ballard
Amarillo
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