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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1925
Page
2
The Graham Leader states that any erroneous reflection on a person firm or corporation in its columns will be promptly corrected upon notification to the publishers. The notice outlines their commitment to maintaining accuracy and fairness in reporting.
Texas produced about 2 percent of U S electricity in 1923 with electric plants valued at around 200 million dollars. The sector employed nearly 6,000 people earning about 6 million dollars yearly. A former state senator recalled Culberson era as spending five million to fund state government, noting how civilization has transformed in 30 years.
The Waco News Tribune notes a shift in wealth language from dollars to millions and billions. It recalls Texas had no industrial corporation over two million thirty years ago, now several near one hundred million and one or two exceeding two hundred million.
The article argues that using labor-saving electricity on farms boosts productivity and profit. Small electric power plants run grinding, fanning, pumping, churning, and washing, reducing two-man tasks to single workers and light powering the home. Electric light brightens and eases family life, making labor hours more profitable for every family member.
The Grand Lodge of Masons of Oklahoma ends its 17th annual meeting by approving a rule to expel members who transport or possess liquor or manufacture it and to deny candidates who buy narcotics or intoxicants. The code mirrors Kentucky in strictness and follows the national prohibition act.
In a casual exchange Smythe remarks on Jack Billings, praising his apparent skill as an uncorker based on recent observations. The playful banter centers on Billings being a standout in corking tasks.
Crossword clues list many puns and playful definitions. The column presents an easy puzzle arranged by Mrs C W Hawley with humor, notes a thirty minute time limit, and includes clues covering daily life and wordplay from Dad to Lincoln and beyond.
Dear Miss Flo answers cover finger bowls after fruit courses and escorts rights. It holds that a lady may dance with other gentlemen only with her escort’s permission, first letters regarding courting are often from the gentleman, and greetings on the street should be nearly simultaneous.
A Q and A on proper hostess behavior and manners. It covers handling restaurant bills privately, seating at theatre, introducing escorts, and asking neighbors to remove hats. It also addresses young men asking home, replies to proposals, and gifts for birthdays with Peggy’s guidance on modern sentiments.
The article discusses box suppers as a game of chance where girls should not reveal their boxes to potential partners. It suggests practical small gifts like cigarettes or a book as tokens for boyfriends. Women may share their age if they choose, but fairness and sportsmanship matter in box selection.
The Graham Leader’s April 1 1925 issue records editor Edgar McLendon publisher The Graham Leader Company Graham Texas and business manager F H Bowron Graham Texas as owners Mergenthaler Linotype Co New York NY holds over 1 percent bonds. Notary public confirms sworn statement with Swede school children planting about 6 000 trees.
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