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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1917
Page
8
A speech asserts prohibition as a moral turning point and Michigan’s dry victory. It lauds temperance, condemns alcohol, and claims broad support from media, business, and schools. A. P. Johnson of the Grand Rapids News is cited for a key full page ad titled In Hoc Signo Vinces.
The exemption board wraps up its duties listing numerous individuals by name and number, including W. H. Long, W. E. Howard, Leon V. Copeland, J. W. McDonald, Cone J. Walker, and many others. The report notes new machinery arriving for the Graham gin and the installation progress under manager I. B. Padgett, aiming for readiness for the first crop.
Two miles east of Loving a boy accidentally shot himself with a 22 calibre target rifle while hunting at 3 30 yesterday afternoon. He is in dangerous condition though prospects for recovery are uncertain. the incident involved the son of Mr and Mrs Ed Harland.
A gun discharged accidentally as a boy attempted to lift it from the ground. The bullet struck him in the right side and passed through the top of the right lung. He is resting well this evening according to Loving's report at 5 o'clock.
Rev. J. R. Reynolds assists Rev. G. W. Black in a midweek meeting at South Bend this week and will return to conduct regular Baptist church services next Sunday. A full attendance is requested for all services and an invitation is extended to all. Sunday school at 9 45.
J C Vaughan remains in Fort Worth on business while R J McCloud and his oldest son traveled to Bryson today.
Captain William T. Hill of Maryland dies in New York after illness. Body identified as George Parramore of Monday near San Angelo. Gene Winchester arrested. Various crimes, reunions, and agricultural updates across Texas counties. pensions, railways, land sales, school bond votes, and a court summons in Young County.
State authorities plan to issue new vehicle numbers soon and enforce stringent rules. The law targets night driving with glaring lights and no dimmers, promising reduced dangers but stricter penalties for violators as motorists familiarize themselves.
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