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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1933
Page
1
The text traces horse evolution from diminutive five-toed creatures no larger than a fox to later breeds. It notes three and four toe variants found on the continent, with earliest five-toed ancestors abundant in the eastern hemisphere. Percherons are described as descendants of these small forebears.
A collage of historical notes recounts West Virginia's state flower selection in 1908, early loom invention by John Ryle of New Jersey, Brigham Young Theatre’s 1862 opening, St. Paul’s Pig’s Eye origins, Georgia’s Marthasville name, the cotton gin’s inventor Eli Whitney, Buffalo Bill Cody’s youth, Russell Majors Waddell wagon line, Nebraska Territory borders, Indiana Sunday schools, free schools and the Common School Fund, Civil War figures from Ohio, early Northwest Territory Indians hunting, early corn grinding practices, Jacksonville’s Cow Ford, and George Malone’s drunkenness testimony in Chicago.
Plattsburgh scouts Robert Glenn Tyler Grey and William La Due were marooned two days on a precarious ledge 400 feet up Wallace Mountain. A 225 foot rope lowered them and they were lifted to safety one by one. They were examined by Dr. Clarence F. Graham and found none the worse beyond exhaustion. Five rescuers braced against boulders to haul the youths up the wall.
Dr Bloodgood of Johns Hopkins lauds newspapers for public health work. He cites that 70 percent of cancer patients seek medical aid promptly after symptoms appear, versus under 3 percent before press outreach. He urges plain language public education and annual dental X rays for over 40 to reduce tooth decay.
The article highlights the dramatic decline in infant deaths due to modern medicine. It credits medical education, early defect treatment, and public health efforts with extending average lifespans. It also praises physicians nurses and volunteers for saving babies and preserving human life.
Dr Roland M Harper analyzes 267 hospital cases and finds the average appendicitis age is 25 with a range from 6 to 65. He notes the pattern mirrors national hospital statistics and targets adults in their prime, though rare in those over 50. Early detection and treatment are advised.
The article surveys horses in North and South America from fossil Sea Age finds to post contact introductions by Europeans. It notes Indians rode both ponies and horses in uprisings after the Civil War while observing that most horses in America descend from animals brought by Europeans.
Readers learn of Wellington Skyrockets football prospects under Coach Billy Jarvis, the team’s grit and gear, and plans for a fast, exciting season. The column also surveys county cotton bale forecasts, Donley County political headlines, and a note on the three day marriage law revival.
A Wellington preacher known for numerous local weddings expresses relief at the revoked law and believes it will strengthen American homes. He notes Rev McCus tion’s remark that the change will curb illicit speakeasy activity. The town sees steady daily crowds, especially mornings, with many residents gathering.
The Courthouse lawn in Collingsworth County is lauded as the prettiest in the Panhandle and among Texas courthouses. Local praise accompanies quotes from residents emphasizing county pride and beauty amid community life. Two marriages appear among scattered notes: Charles Eberle, 68, wed Miss Donna Rodgers, 27, in the county clerk’s office in Peru, Ind.
Miss Jane Raby of San Francisco dies at age 106 after declaring “the best man bor is not worth marrying” in her later years.
KE. W. Pilgrim, a teacher, was fined 275 dollars in Visa liability after kicking a 14 year old student during a classroom argument in California.
Physicians endorse purification as Nature's foundation of health. The ad urges a thorough Calotabs course, taken weekly for weeks, claiming blood purification by stimulating liver kidneys stomach and bowels. Available in 10 and 35 cent packages from all dealers.
Mrs J A Lowe and other residents are listed visiting relatives and attending a W M A meeting in McLean. Multiple households including Simpsons Gibbs Bowens and Cooks are noted visiting Imgram Lowe and Ingram families. Some members traveled to Houston Galveston while others hosted or spent weekends with kin.
The K K club met Friday with average attendance and planned a new program. Officers Breeding Matlow Kincannon and George Groves returned from a ten day vacation in Colorado and New Mexico. A variety of local travel and school updates follow including visits to Wheeler Shamrock and Har mony Oklahoma.
An old time advertisement promotes Grave's Tasteless Chill Tonic to combat underweight children. It claims iron and quinine improve blood and appetite, promising strength, pep, and rosy cheeks after a few days. The pitch emphasizes safety and decades of family use, urging readers to buy today.
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