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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1923
Page
2
Notice warns against erroneous reflections and offers correction upon notification to publishers. It urges Graham residents to support the local post office and Graham office with subscriptions and asks the postmaster to help make the office the best of its class.
Postmaster Long emphasizes local office efficiency and urges Graham patrons to buy stamps locally to support the Graham post office’s receipts and credit. He notes many Graham branch offices ship supplies and stamps to the local facility, affecting ratings and clerk salaries.
The article marks 150 years since Christ Church in Alexandria was completed and turned over to the vestry on February 27 1773. It notes George Washington bought pew No 5 for 36 pounds 10 shillings the highest price paid. It recalls Washington in 1774 announcing his decision to renounce allegiance to King George and support independence.
A San Francisco police court case centers on a dog that bit a five year old child while defending a bone. The dog, with an unimpeachable reputation, was judged guilty and faced a death penalty demand. Judge Lazaris delivered a notable decision praised for logic and humanity.
The judge reasons that a dog protecting a bone as its property may act with force, comparing to a burglar and urging judges to understand animal emotions. The case ends with dismissal as the dog is deemed to have acted within its rights.
The aging mule Old Kate, once mascot of Governor William W. Brandon, recalled in Tuscaloosa memories of horse cars to Druid City. She once pulled streetcars as a youngster near the university, and after a long life in Alabama she bears the tale of a boy in overalls who vowed to become governor.
A wife accuses her husband of attending a stag party after spotting him drunk at home. He admits his attendance and stumbling entrance, revealing strain in their relationship and trust.
American railroads carried more freight in May than any month since railroads began, with 39.0 billion net ton miles. The figure shows a 2.7 percent rise over May 1917, the prior peak, according to the Bureau of Railway Economics reports.
A concise reflection on commerce’s need for invitation and fair treatment, noting that profitable activity requires welcome reception and honorable dealings to endure and prosper.
A traditional saying notes many men cross a stream in search of water showing perseverance and thirst as a common pursuit.
J G Harris states he has bought J A Sims interest in the Graham Grocery Company and will continue the business at the same location. He asks for patronage and notes prices around 47 to 50 cents.
Advertisement touts Calotabs as a de-nauseated form of calomel. One tab at bedtime with water guarantees no taste or griping, a good night's sleep and a clean liver. Pack sizes 35 cents large, 10 cents small. druggists refund if not delighted.
A woman remarks she dances only with exceedingly plain people to spare her jealous husband. Her partner jokes that he has followed the same system for years as they fox-trot around the ballroom.
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