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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1925
Page
12
A high powered salesman compliments a yellow potted plant. An freckled office boy guards the door, jokes that the plant is an orange tree. The salesman disparages the boy. the boy retorts the desk is the difference, calling him a fool in a light exchange.
A Washington Irving remark muses that inner virtue outweighs outer beauty, praising a talented intelligent woman though lacking physical charm. The line frames beauty as secondary to character and intellect in governing regard.
In June a tired business man returns home to joy in the parlor where his wife reveals Grace and her young man have bought a diamond ring, with the father joking about their long marriage as the moment is marked by celebration.
Eclipse Island off northwestern Australia hosts a lighthouse with a 1 167 000 candlepower beam that reaches seas up to ninety five miles. Its massive pedestal weighs over seven thousand pounds and is turned by a precise mechanism.
Hoot Gibson stars in The Hurricane Kid a premier Universal Western showing at the National Theatre on Friday and Saturday April 17 18. The film features a desperate running horse chase thrilling races and a dramatic capture and breaking of a wild horse amid dangerous Sierra trails.
A Progressive Farmer note compares wasting money to burning a ten dollar bill. It urges quick action to protect farm implements from weathering, arguing proper care can extend their life fivefold and prevent rust and decay.
A clock on the tower of Charles V's palace is cited as the earliest authentic clock, completed in 1897 by German Henry De Vick, and is regarded as the first weight driven clock to strike hours.
A New Jersey man sues an ice cream company claiming he ordered twelve bricks of ices for guests but received wrong product. He argues serving meat and milk together at the same meal violates Hebrew law, risking his business and his guests questioning his orthodoxy.
Elsie proudly notes her grandpa has reached ninety six, while Bobby retorts that much time has passed examining the milestone. The exchange captures a family moment with humor and affection.
Dolly asks why mushrooms grow in damp places and resemble umbrellas. Father confirms and explains.
Not a news article. a literary quote about business focus urging action over distant speculation.
A sharp aside describes Roberts as deceitful and duplicitous, noting he smiles to your face while plotting harm behind your back. The remark portrays him as insincere and untrustworthy in social or political circles.
A succinct reflection states that each person bears responsibility for the good within their abilities and none can determine whose sphere is greatest. The emphasis rests on individual duty without comparison or boasting.
Texas Motor Co. notes a decade of dependability behind Dodge Brothers Motor Cars. The article cites four cylinder engines, balanced chassis design, and ongoing refinement as keys to safety and long service. It highlights sales gains and that over 90 percent of one million cars remained in active service, underscoring public approval.
Dr Henry S Pritchett president of the Carnegie Foundation states in his annual report that outside activities including athletics overshadow intellectual life at colleges. He condemns paid coaches professional organization and high money sums as abuses harming American higher education.
Quote by Sidney Smith urges individuals to pursue the highest fitting work, and to die with the awareness that they have given their best effort. The maxim emphasizes purposeful labor aligned to one’s nature and talent.
A dated quotation by Platen attitudes toward knowledge and enjoyment. The more one learns and appreciates, the fuller life becomes, suggesting a philosophical view of education as enriching experience.
A Charles Kingsley remark urges focus away from self pity and personal wants. It contrasts self centered thoughts with broader concerns and respect owed by others. The saying emphasizes humility and social awareness over private grievance.
A student asks who fortune’s daughter is after the beggar says fortune once knocked but he was out. The beggar answers that fortune has sent her daughter since. The student names Miss Fortune as the daughter in the witty exchange.
Mrs Pearl Mandeville announces sale of the New Index Bible throughout Young County with emphasis in Graham Texas Street address 291f. She invites orders for Bible sales and states she represents the Buxton Westerman Company and will handle most work locally.
This week’s crossword puzzle by Eva Foss Smith claims to take about twenty minutes to solve. It presents clear concise clues across and down with a small grid and a long list of definitions including fruits, objects, roles, abbreviations, and natural terms.
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