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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1909
Page
1
County Judge E W Fry proclaims election to decide a 15 cent road tax on $100 property value. Voting precincts statewide to follow Texas laws. Notice dated April 5 1909.
The Texas Department of Education reorganizes a summer Normal of the first class to be held at Jacksboro starting January 1, 1909, serving four counties Jack Clay Young and Archer. Edgar McClendon of Graham Public Schools may join the faculty. The Jacksboro school board has acquired equipment to support the program with a five-instructor teaching staff.
The new $18,000 Graham high school building is progressing well with brick work finished and wood work underway. If weather stays favorable it should be completed by June 1. The school plans to add two or three new teachers next year and will have ample room for all students, inviting transfer pupils and urging community cooperation.
A long drought ends after a two hour rain that reenergizes work, farming, and business in Graham. The Methodist revival grows with Rev. Matthews joining Rev. Singleton, two daily services, and widespread conversions guided by singer A C Fisher through two weeks of strong attendance and renewed faith. Public praise notes the revival as a major local religious movement.
Ladies prayer meeting caused the Priscilla Club to skip this week. The next gathering will be with Miss Annie Morrison on the first Tuesday after the protracted Methodist service concludes.
Alvin Long, our foreman, remains very ill and many fear typhoid fever. The Leader’s overall appearance is not up to standard this week as some advertisements lack neatness, but we strive to do our best under the circumstances and hope patrons understand the situation.
An advertisement claims McGee's Baby Elixir helps infant digestion and weight gain, cures stomach and bowel trouble, stops fretfulness, and aids teething. Sold by B 58. Doty & Co.
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