Graham Commercial Club Plans Town Promotion and Creamery Idea
A recent informal Graham session discussed hiring a press agent to advertise the town and reviewed prospects for a broom factory or other enterprise. A creamery was debated but not adopted. interest in roads and new business grew, with calls to recruit members and push community involvement.
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Graham Commercial Club
Graham
Pres. C. W. Johnson
J. K. Simpson
C. Brewton
M. Kaham
Summer Normal in Graham Texas Seeks Young County Teachers
Edgar McLendon invites all Young county teachers to receive a copy of the Graham Summer Normal announcement starting May 30. He asks for names and addresses of interested teachers or prospective teachers to mail announcements and hopes for wide cooperation to make the event the best Normal west of Denton.
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Graham
Young County
Denton
Complete Stock On Display In Graham Stores
Local retailers advertise a full and up-to-date stock across all lines in Graham. Shoppers are invited to inspect a wide range of products and latest arrivals as inventories are reported complete.
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Graham
Garretts
Zia
Revered Rev Harris to Speak at Methodist Church
Next Sunday morning at 11 o'clock Rev Levy Harris will occupy the pulpit at the Methodist church. A sup eranuated member of the North west Texas Conference he has forty years in the ministry and is well loved. He is the brother of Mrs. W M Terrell and father to two sons. the Pastor will preach in the evening and everyone is welcome.
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Levy Harris
Northwest Texas Conference
W. M. Terrell
Bro. Harris
Scholastic Census May Calendar and Age Rules
The scholastic census will be taken in May. Parents should prepare by knowing their children's ages before the enumerator calls. Children aged 7 to 17 on September 1, 1910 are counted. those turning 7 after September 1 or turning 17 before September 1 are not counted this year, while those 7 before September 1 or 17 after September 1, 1910 are counted.
Loving School Chooses Principal W W Jackson For Next Session
Will Stewart moved this week into the Edgar Matthews place in East Graham. Mr. Stewart bought this place from T L Douglass. We offer printing in the latest approved styles at reasonable prices and invite a trial.
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W. W. Jackson
Loving School
Will Stewart
Edgar Matthews
East
Graham
Mr. Stewart
T. L. Douglass
Local Electric Light Plant to Install for Graham
L. W. Smith plans a three hundred light dynamo with engine this week and will install electric fans in homes around the square. The moving picture show opens soon and will use these lights. fall work may expand to lighting all stores. The article urges merchants to support fans and lights to improve Graham’s utilities.
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L. W. Smith
Moving Picture Show
Mr. Smith
Graham
Notice for Young County Boys Corn Club Meeting
A meeting of the Young County Boys Corn Club is called for Saturday May 14 at 1:30 p.m. at the Graham courthouse. The gathering will receive instructions organize and make announcements. Special Agent Tom M. Marks urges attendance for prize potential.
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Young County Boys Corn Club
Court House
Graham
Tom M. Marks
H. C. Wilson Spends Week With Family Here
H. C. Wilson is spending the week visiting relatives in the area, enjoying local sights and time with his family during the stay.
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H. C. Wilson
First Graham Resident Sees Halley’s Comet
Mrs Henry Schuster reported the first sighting in Graham of Halley’s Comet with the naked eye at about 4 am last Monday. The comet appeared dim with a red hue and faint tail, and scientists say it will rapidly brighten over the next month, nearing moonlike brilliance and becoming visible in the west after sunset in about three weeks.
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Henry Schuster
Graham
County Examination for Teachers Certificates Held in Graham
An examination for teachers certificates will be held in the new High School building in Graham Texas on Friday and Saturday May 6 and 7 1910. All applicants should be at the school by 8 o clock Friday morning and must first call at the County Superintendent's office to fill out the required blanks.
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Graham
Texas
Will Build Garage by Charles Widmayer Adjoining Blacksmith Shop
Charles Widmayer plans to start constructing an automobile garage on the lot beside his blacksmith shop. The 25 by 50 foot brick or concrete building will house parts and general automobile repair.
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Charles Widmayer
Graham residents attend Newcastle picnic last Tuesday
A large group from Graham attended a picnic in Newcastle last Tuesday, with many locals joining the event and sharing in the community gathering. The report notes broad local turnout and social mix among attendees.
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Newcastle
Filtering Plant Gifted to City for Pure Water
A filtering plant, costing about $6000 when installed, is purchased and plans set for immediate installation. Graham will receive purified water through the city works at no extra cost as the plant is a gift from Mrs. E. Graham to the city.
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Graham
Graham Summer Normal Seeks Assistance from Citizens
Epgar McLennon, conductor, appeals to Graham residents to recruit teachers for a six week Summer Normal starting May 30. He asks for names and addresses of potential readers who may help spread the announcement and ensure a leading West Texas program.
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West Texas
Graham
West
Texas
Epgar McLennon
Gold Ring Lost Between Residence and Store
A gold ring set with a large pearl was lost last Friday between the residence of Revi G. W. Black and R F Short Co's store. Finder to return to this office or Miss Ellen Black to receive reward.
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Revi G. W. Black
R. F. Short & Co
Ellen Black
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MR V A. Queen
Commercial Club
Young County Teachers
Edgar McLendon
Summer Normal
Graham, Texas
R. F. Short & Company
The
Methodist
Scholastic Census
Corn Club Boys
Halley
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