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Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1926

Page

5

W D McFarlane Carries Seven of Nine Counties

W D McFarlane thanks voters in the 23rd Senatorial district after carrying seven of nine counties in the election. He won Clay by 941, Hardeman by 334, Foard by 315, Baylor by 403, Knox by 411, Wilbarger by 741, and Young by 1546. His opponent carried Archer by 90 and Wichita by 706.

W. D. McFarlane Clay Hardeman Foard Baylor Knox Wilbarger Young Archer Wichita

Prohibition Grows as Japanese Politics Focuses on Liquor Law

In Tokyo the Diet rejected a 25 year age limit on alcohol purchases but the dry movement gains momentum. Social groups unite to raise the drinking age from 21 to 25 and push for full prohibition ahead of the upcoming election. S. Aoki of the National People's Prohibition Association predicts eventual absolute prohibition.

Tokio Japan S. Aoki National People’s Prohibition Association

Allred Could Reach Run-Off In Attorney General Race

Prospects favor Jimmy Allred of Wichita County advancing to a run-off in the attorney general contest. The Wichita County candidate is described as a splendid young fellow with Luck close by, and Childress County voters reportedly cast a large ballot for the Wichita boy as other counties weigh their choice.

Jimmy Allred Wichita County Allred Dan Moody Lady Luck Bildress County Wichita

Candidates announce subject to Democratic primary in July 1926

A list of candidates announces their run subject to the Democratic primary in July 1926. For Congress 13th District Guinn Williams. Senator 23rd District W D McFarlane. Judge 30th District E G Thornton. District Attorney 30th District Ben P Allred. Representative 109th District G W Ware. County Judge W F Parsley. District Clerk Willie Riggs. County Clerk W H Kennedy. County Attorney Geo S Berry.

Loved Teacher Mrs Penix Passes In Graham

Friday July 9 at her Graham home Mrs S A Penix died. The Truth Seekers Class honors her as its first teacher and a loyal Christian educator. A memorial room will be furnished in Cowden Memorial Hall Fort Worth. Resolutions extend sympathy to her husband, family and community.

Graham S. A. Penix Earth Heaven Cowden Memorial Hall Southwestern Seminary Fort Worth New Jerusalem C. Fox Clarke R. B. Justice Eva Himes J. T. Carter

Campaign spending totals for Dan Moody and rivals

Austin reports third filing of campaign expenses. Dan Moody spent 7 783.44 plus 100 for campaign listing. Ferguson totaled 499.68 with manager Guy Helcomb at 7 517.46. Lynch Davidson 526.16 with Charles G. Thomas at 6 059.80 and 162 liabilities. Hatcher 1 361.26 with 457.15 liabilities.

Austin Attorny Dan Moody Ferguson Guy Helcomb Lynch Davidson Charles G. Thomas W. Gregory Hatcher

Doctor Reveals Hopeful Recovery After Grim News

A tense exchange unfolds as a patient asks for the truth about a loved one’s condition. The doctor reassures that the patient’s loved one will recover, offering a cautious note of optimism amidst concern.

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Guiin Williams E. G. Thornton 30Th Dist Ben P. Allred G. W. Ware W. F. Parsley Willie Riggs W. H. Kennedy Geo. S. Berry W. E. Steele Sam Copeland W.W. W Bill) Martin J. B. Foster W. G. Mobley Miss Velma Weisenman J. D. Dawson J. E Parsons H. I. Reynolds A. C. Anderson A. A. Donnell W. Akers Mack H. Sims Justice Peace T. Rickman Tanglefoot Company Grand Rapids Michig Michigan S. A.whitesides & Son Graham, Texas McCormick & Co Baltimore BABY Emory, Texas Goto Mepau Ft. Worth Weatherford Graham Reaves Granmam John L. Pence Broadway Thedford East Fourth Street Southwestern R. G. Brewster Breckenridge, Graham, Olney Archer City Wichita Falls L. M. Davis Drug CO L. W Ind Breckenridge Cisco Eastland Ranger Abilene Craham North A.M. P.M Craham Ward Spivey Fourth St. Tidwell Wss Simmons University Abilene, Texas Jefferson D. Sandefer, LL. D Texas Association of Colleges Texas State Oratorical Association Texas Intercollegiate Press Association Texas Conference In Athletics School OF Fine Arts Caldwell Fine Arts Weatherford College R. G. Boger Atherfo Texas Chevrolet F.o.b. Flint Mich Shamrock Motor Camp’y Southeast Corner Square
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