Lincoln Inventor of Boat for Sangamon River Bed
Springfield action recalls Abraham Lincoln patenting a craft to rise over sand bars on the Sangamon River. A model boat, carved from cigar boxes and tested in a water trough, demonstrated navigation of the river with bricks weighting the craft and bellows inflating to raise it.
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Springfield
Ill
Abraham Lincoln
Sangamon River
United States Patent Office
A. Lincoln
Sangamon
Col
John Williams
Springfield Square
Lincoln
Illinois
Mississippi
Somnambulist Confession Delays Proposed Marriage Plan
A playful dialogue ends with a couple discussing plans to wed. The bride admits she is a somnambulist, prompting the groom to accommodate by attending different churches, signaling a lighthearted twist in their marriage proposal.
Silk items eyed for wife present by conscientious shopper
A humorous exchanges shows a man wanting a present for his wife. A helpful clerk pivots to suggesting silk goods while ensuring the gift is chosen first.
Roosters Declared Nuisance After Hatching Season
Agricultural college poultrymen advise disposing of all male birds as soon as hatching ends. Hens lay same with no males, roosters consume more feed than they produce, and selling or canning roosters is profitable before summer heat. Canning method and proper sealing details are outlined.
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Agricultural College
U. S
Fear God and Keep His Commandments Quote by Wilson
A Woodrow Wilson quotation about the Bible presents it as the voice of both God and humanity. It asserts the scripture contains the most convincing story of human experience and links strength happiness and success to fearing God and keeping His commandments.
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God
Woodrow Wilson
True poetry over science, a natural synthesis
A quotation-poem note asserts poetry captures the soul of nature more directly than science, arguing the poet’s synthesis achieves what extensive scientific effort can only approach as a final result.
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Amiel
Poetry as Immortality and Beauty, a Shelley Thought
The text extols poetry as a force that preserves the finest beauty of the world and stops fleeting apparitions from fading in life. It argues poetry veils and transmits divine visitations in language and form, redeeming man from decay through poetic expression.
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Shelley
Let No Delay To Study Philosophy Quote
A pithy Epicurean admonition urges youths to start philosophy early and the aged to remain engaged. It warns against delaying inquiry and happiness by declaring time for wisdom either not yet arrived or already past.
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Epicurus
Reason vs. Body in Johnson's Cosmic Thought
A reflective note on Samuel Johnson arguing reason rises like stars but cannot measure the full scope of human corporeal existence. The quote frames intellect against embodied being, highlighting the limits of rational thought in comprehending the whole self.
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Samuel Johnson
Sunday School Picnic at Shawnee Park
A Baptist Sunday School picnic is planned for next Tuesday afternoon at Shawnee Parke for members and friends. Ice cold watermelons and soda will be provided. parents should bring a basket lunch to be served at seven. Parents and teachers are urged to bring children to the park by six to allow playtime before lunch.
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Shawnee Parke
Baptist Sunday School
Appleby Texas Counts Mad Dog Bites
Twenty four residents in Appleby Texas, population 350, including eighteen children, have suffered dog bite incidents attributed to a rabid animal during the past week.
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Appleby
Texas
Pastor Agee to Lead Meetings in Proffitt and Orth
Rev. E. M. Agee attends a meeting at Proffitt this week and plans to travel to Orth next week for another gathering. He was in Graham yesterday afternoon for a brief visit.
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E. M. Agee
Proffitt
Orth
Graham
Reflections by Paine on Life and Struggle
The speaker contemplates drinking the sunshine and looking at the ocean. He muses on life’s restfulness and asks why men struggle when life is brief from birth to death. The tone is reflective and philosophical about human effort.
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Paine
Consistent Gushing She and Cynical He in Exchange
The dialogue contrasts a praise filled appraisal of a man’s fondness for children with a cynical remark about his belief in minimal sleep. The exchange likens him to Edison and frames him as an advocate of four hours' sleep per night.
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Edison
Graham School Costs Compared With National Averages
A nationwide study shows towns the size of Graham spend 79 dollars per child annually. Graham schools last year spent about 50 dollars per child, saving roughly 29 dollars per pupil.
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United States
Graham
Local Social Notes From Olney Graford and Area
Mr John Paschall visited Olney business Tuesday while Vivian Dye visited Graford relatives in recent days. Louis Bower and family plan a vacation in New Mexico. Katharine Dye hosts Jewel Jones of Graford this week. P A Dickenson moved from Eliasville to Breckenridge. Valerie Hargus from Eastland visits Katharine Dye. C B Cochran and family returned from West Texas. Deep tests are anticipated in the Markley district this fall.
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Mr. Louis Bower
New Mexico
Emily Padgett Returns From Hereford Texas Visit
Mrs. Emily Padgett arrived back Monday after a ten day visit to Hereford Texas.
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Emily Padgett
Hereford
Texas
Franklin Family from Weatherford Visiting Relatives
Rev. A. W. Franklin and his Weatherford family are this week visiting relatives in town.
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A. W. Franklin
Weatherford
Paschall Family Returns From California Visit
Mr. Ben Paschall and family returned last Friday from an extended visit to California, reuniting with relatives and resuming daily routines after the trip.
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Ben Paschall
California
Newborn Son John Calvin Gilmore Reported
Mr and Mrs Gilmore welcomed their son John Calvin on Wednesday, adding a new member to the family.
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John Calvin
S. A. Gilmore
Mr. Wiley Moore and Family Return From New Mexico Visit
Mr. Wiley Moore and his family came back this week after visiting relatives in New Mexico.
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Wiley Moore
New Mexico
Mrs Kathryn Nicolett Visits Brother in Oklahoma
Miss Kathryn Nicolett of McAlester Oklahoma visits her brother P M Nicolett.
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Kathryn Nicolett
McAlester, Oklahoma
Brother
P.M. Nicolett
Steele Family Returns From Leveland Visit
Mr and Mrs W E Steele and their son came back Tuesday after visiting relatives in Leveland.
Henderson Returns From East Texas With Monuments
Mr. J. H. Henderson has returned from East Texas where he traveled to deliver monuments.
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J. H. Henderson
East Texas
Paschall Family Visit Reported From Fort Worth
Mr Ben Paschall and family along with Mrs John Paschall and daughter Margaret are on a visit to Fort Worth.
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Ben Paschall
John Paschall
Margaret
Fort Worth
Mrs Annie Rubenkoenig Visits Son in Lafayette Indiana
Mrs Annie Rubenkoenig visits her son Harry Rubenkoenig in Lafayette Indiana and plans to stay several weeks. Mr Robert Guinn attended the Farmers Short Course at College Station last week and took a course in cotton classing.
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Annie Rubenkoenig
Harry Rubenkoenig
Lafayett
Idiana
Robert Guinn
College Station
Graham Visitor Heads to Jack County Meeting
Mr. I. W. Steele visited Graham yesterday and was en route to Jack County for a meeting of the Presbyterian Baptist Church.
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I. W. Steele
Graham
Jack County
Presdestinarian Baptist Church
Patton and Spillers Family Visit John Casey in Garland
Mr. W. E. Patton and family and Mrs. Maggie Spillers of Garland Texas are visiting John Casey and family. Mrs. Casey and Mrs. Patton are sisters.
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W. E. Patton
Maggie Spillers
Garland
Texas
John Casey
Casey
Mrs. Patton
Prideaux Pool Active Across Line in Archer County
The Prideaux pool across the line in Archer County remains active with several wells producing while others are diminishing. It is noted as the discovery pool in the Mark Ley district, indicating ongoing drilling results and field activity.
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Prideaux Pool
Archer County
Markley
Happy Herald plans new venture and local cafe sale
The Leader notes Miss Faye Steen owns and edits the Happy Herald as she starts her new venture. Frank Broxson buys T A Sudberry’s Roselyn Cafe stake and will run the popular eatery with continued service. Ratcliff from Ryan visits relatives. Jake Jones and family visit Mrs Baker at Coleman.
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Happy Herald
Faye Steen
Frank Broxson
T. A. Sudberry
Roselyn
Broxson
Wiley Enters Race For Mayor Of Bunger
Mr. F. G. Wiley from Bun ger announced plans to run for mayor of Bunger in the next election. Sam Goldwater has held the office for years, and local sentiment favors Goldwater as a strong booster. If Wiley runs, supporters expect a high plane campaign.
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F. G. Wiley
Bunger
Sam Goldwater
Wiley
Sam
Boosterville
Young County
Mr. Wiley
Mrs. Kramer Visits Wizard Wells and Archer City Kin
Mrs. M. O. Kramer is at Wizard Wells for a few days visit. Mr. and Joe Hamilton of Archer City visited Mrs. Hamilton's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Corley, and other relatives here the past week-end.
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Joe Hamilton
Archer City
Burleson Marriage Ties Tuscola Pair
Mr and Mrs Alton Burleson visit as Mrs Vivian Dickenson becomes Mrs Burleson after a Tuscola Texas wedding.
Lowe Family Moves Teaching Posts in Bitter Creek
Mr. H. M. Lowe and family from Jack County visited Saturday. The Lowes taught at Tank Valley last session and will teach at Bitter Creek in the coming term.
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H. M. Lowe
Jack County
Requests for Vacation Visits and Guests Noted
A community notice asks residents to report their vacations and visits. It requests readers inform the sender of their time away and any guests, to help organize coverage and contact.
Mayes Family Visiting Relatives
Mr and Mrs G D Mayes travel with children Mary Ann and George Lacy to visit relatives. Mary Ann has already performed radio programs and the boy has readings for a child around eight. Mary Ann is five and George Lacy is just over two.
July rains spur Bermuda grass growth in Graham yards
Heavy July rains boosted Bermuda grass growth, keeping lawn mowers busy. If the dry spell lasts, mowers may rest, though residents of Graham wonder how they will get exercise during the lull.
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Bermuda
Graham
Minister Filled Pulpit in Absence of Pastor
In the absence of Rev. T. Edgar Neal, Brother G. G. Mitchell of Eliasville led the Methodist pulpit here Sunday, delivering the sermon in the local church.
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T. Edgar Neal
G. G. Mitchell
Eliasville
Murray Man Plans Florida Winter Visit
Mr. Thos. Price of Murray called at our office last week then left Sunday for Trenton Missouri to visit his sister Mrs. Mart Bollinger. After an extended stay he will head to Florida for the winter and may return here beforehand.
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Thos. Price of
Murray
Trenton
Missouri
Mart Bollinger
Florida
Young County Contingent Impresses Judges At Meet
Miss Norfleet Grimes led local attendance returning from the short course events. Pauline Choate earned special recognition from judges but did not win a prize.
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Norfleet Grimes
Young County
Pauline Choate
Stephens County cattleman visits daughter’s family
Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Atkins of Stephens County visited the family of their daughter, Mrs. S. H. Phillips, last week. Mr. Atkins is an old time cattleman of Stephe County with a 20-section Kent County ranch and a large Stephens County ranch.
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A. A. Atkins
Stephens County
S. H. Phillips
Atkins
Stephe County
Kent County
Parsons thanks Graham supporters after cotton weigher win
J. E. Parsons from his farm reports a busy week and thanks voters from Stephens and Palo Pinto who helped him win the nomination for cotton weigher of this precinct. The Leader issue includes a token of gratitude to Graham and nearby communities for loyal support.
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J. E. Parsons
Stephens
Palo Pinto
Graham
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