Trade and visits mark 1884 Graham scene
In January 1884 P Brogdon buys Homer Ford & Bros farm and stock while Ford Bros acquire Brogdton cattle at twenty five dollars a head. C E Causey, once of Graham, now in Illinois, praises Graham and hints at a return. George Wilder and Judge Montgomery of Seymour visit on business, former citizens with affection for the town. A party at Squire Cunningham's on the 18th honors Mit Handy, clerk at Burrett and Ryus, with a graceful, festive birthday gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Brogdon
Homer Ford & Bros
Ford Bros
Brogdton
George Wilder
Judge Montgomery
Seymour
Graham
Our Town
Squire Cunningham’s
Mit Handy
Mit
Burett & Ryus
Himeself
Beckham Visit to Florida and Local News Notes
Mr and Mrs W C Beckham left on Mondays stage for a Florida visit. W S McJimsey went to Alabama on a business trip. Work started on A F Mayes store at the northeast corner of the square. W S Tidwell renewed his Leader subscription. Mr T returned from Johnson County bringing a Johnson County bride. Isaiah is congratulated. J C Jones of Wagon Timber Creek sent in a coal sample described by judges as the best coal found in the area. Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Beckham
Florida
W. S. McJimsey
Alabama
A. F. Mayes
N. E
W. S. Tidwell
Leader
Johnson County
Isaiah
J. C. Jones
Wagon Timber Creek
Crystal Falls
Texas
Mrs John O Connor Gains Eight Pounds
Mrs John O Connor gains eight pounds at a Methodist church ceremony in Jan Bist J Peevler wed Dora, officiated by Rev J R Nelson. Guests later dined at Mr F L Voules residence followed by an elegant supper. Train and political notes follow, including Tonkawa land bill, new government buildings, and a Dallas Waco Texas rail schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Jan. Bist
J. Peevler
Dora A
J. R. Nelson
F. L. Voules
Throckmorton
Shackelford County
Congress
San Antonio
Graham
Dallas
Waco
Texas
Democrats
Ohio
Remarkable Tanlac testimonial spans eight pounds in ten days
Mrs. Jno O Conner of Knox ville Tennessee praises Tanlac for rapid weight gain and relief from nervous indigestion and catarrh after ten days on the remedy. The piece also outlines a Texas constitutional amendment proposal to broaden conservation through flood control irrigation and water impoundment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Jno. O’conner
East Oldham Street
Knoxville
Tenn
Kuhlman-Chambliss Drug Co
Tanlac
Willis
O’conner
Earth
Advertising Can Make A Store Grow And Endure
The article argues that persistent advertising is essential for a business to expand and survive. It claims only merchants with strong self promotion rely on personal charm, while those who appeal to the whole community through effective ads build dignity and long term success. It notes advertisers thrive while anti ad men fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
A Man’s Patriotism and the Drive for Efficiency
The passage argues patriotism isn’t shown by flag size and warns against choosing comfort over effort. It asserts that true efficiency serves to enable more work, not reduce it, emphasizing discipline and purposeful labor.
West Texas Call to Join Conservation Movement
The appeal urges West Texas residents to support a state wide conservation effort, emphasizing limited irrigation and dependable rainfall as keys to prosperity. It stresses August 21 as a pivotal date and frames the cause as essential for the entire State of Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
Lone Star
Texas
Were You Among Those In First Draft War Recruitment Appeal
A wartime recruitment notice urges citizens with stenography skills to join the Civil Service exam process. It promises rapid training, nationwide examinations, and potential starting salaries from 800 to 1600 dollars annually. It bills Bowie Commercial College in Bowie, Texas as the contact for enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
United States
Washington
D. C
Texas
Civil Service
Sam
Bowie Commercial College
Bowie
Junk becomes cash as Bridgeport area converts waste into value
The county’s junk drives convert thousands of tons into money while exposing wasted farming gear left exposed to weather. The Bridgeport Index notes costly implements rusted and ruined by neglect, urging shelter, repainting, and tightened bolts to curb losses. It warns habits form hard to break and touches on subscriptions bonds and Red Cross donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Value of a newspaper in wartime households
The Thrice-A-Weekly World urges readers to recognize the need for timely news as World War I evolves. It notes U S involvement in European affairs, stresses the importance of informed households, and promotes a special subscription deal pairing The Thrice-A-Weekly World with The Graham Leader for one year at 1.65 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United States
Graham Leader
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. E. Causey
Ilinois
Graham-Eliasville
Eliasville
Linsville
Greham
Jean
Olney
Newcastle
Loving
J. H. Fisher
John O’conner
Tanilac
State Reclamation Department
West
Good
Gulf
J. W. Carlton
VIA
C. S. Wynns
Geo. S. Pentecost
G. P. A. Fort Worth, Texas
Red Cross
C. W. Johnson
West Side of Square
Graham, Texas
Arnold & Arnold
W. A. Morris
Graham National Bank
M. H. Chism
Pythian Hall
Og Bert King
B. W. King & King
Seymour and
DR. R. D. Rutherford
Henderson’s Wagon Yard
Dr. N. B. Blevins
Sewig Machines
C. E. Turner
THE
NEW York World
Ommand
Graham Independent Telephone Company
J. P. Hamilton
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