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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1915
Page
7
The article explains black and white pepper share a source but differ in processing. Black uses whole peppercorns, white uses only the ground white pod interior. It warns against adulterated pepper mixes and promotes White Swan White Pepper as pure ground heart of the pod.
Austin reports Governor Ferguson via Secretary Wroe approves a 30 cent ad valorem revenue tax plus 20 cent school tax and 5 cent Confederate pension tax, totaling 55 cents for the state. Board delays then approves, citing need for the governor's presence to finalize. The rate exceeds prior highs and is tied to the fiscal plan for 1915.
A multi item notice covers a citation by publication issued to Chas Upham in a 1915 Young County District Court case, with details of land transfer claims and ten year adverse possession. It includes a Lodge No 676 Free and Accepted Masons memorial resolution for T C Martin detailing funeral reverence and committee lead.
An article contrasts the value of education and a good salary. It cites graduates entering work within a week of finishing training, urging enrollment now. It promotes Bowie Commercial College Bowie Texas and notes transfer deadlines to Graham ISD for 1915 16 with contact details.
Advertisement advertises a six room house with bath on a lot 25 by 200 feet. Includes good water wells, a windmill, and a large tank. Seller F. Herron will consider cattle as partial payment. Request price by writing or calling.
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general tonic with quinine and iron. It claims benefits for liver function malaria blood enrichment and overall vitality. price listed as 50 cents.
Notice to stockholders of the Farmers' Union Gins at Graham and Loving invites attendance at Graham court house on the second Saturday in August or the 14th to discuss gin interests. Members are urged to attend and participate.
The Woman's Missionary Union auxiliary to the Young County Baptist Association meets at 9 a m on August 7 at First Baptist Church Olney. Mrs. 8S. R. Jeffery asks Deny Self or Christ Mark 834-38 and greetings from Mrs. O. T. Anderson. The program covers committees, year’s work, personal service, society roll call, visitor introductions, sketches of WMU work, Baylor College and Decatur College topics, district schools, reports, constitution, obituaries, resolutions, nominations, officers election and new business.
Ruth offers Elsie a clever home method to refresh an old white lace shawl for the commencement dance. They dampen and iron the lace, wrap it in a silk handkerchief, soak it in olive oil for a day, then boil in soapy lather to revive its appearance. Elsie thanks her cousin for the idea.
House in Graham and five lots in Bridgeport offered for sale or trade. 41p. J. W. Still.
The temperance reform topic promotes faith based reform with Eph 3 14 21. Leader Mildred Martin opens with Temperance Talk. Lorena Wallace presents Our Example from Romans 14 17 23. Willie Riggs discusses Higher Interests Col 2 6 12. Velma Martin teaches The Real Inspirer from Eph 5 18 20. Willie Kizer closes.
Members of the C. L. S. C. will hold a business meeting at Mrs. W. C. Burns home on September 8th, the second Wednesday in September. All members urged to attend.
A limited stock of John Deere row binders remains unsold at Norris Johnson Hardware Company. The ad urges customers seeking the best row binder to visit the store for availability and purchase.
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