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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1926
Page
9
Austin—Assistant Attorney General L. C. Sutton says all Texas counties must hold a run off primary August 28 for State offices, regardless of county officer outcomes. The law requires county committees to arrange the second primary and may prompt a district court damus suit to enforce compliance.
The Bureau of Public Roads reports 52 526 miles of Federal aid roads completed since inception. In the year ending June 30 1926 10 6283 miles were finished and 14 3551 miles under construction with 2 483 miles approved for construction. Congress authorized 75 million dollars for 1928 and 1929 to continue the program.
A humorous tale contrasts plain speech with elaborate phrasing as a Boston motorist learns his car lights are out. A newsboy cuts through the grandiose jargon asking to help identify which speaker represents clear communication.
Two Han dynasty powder boxes dating from 200 B C to 220 A D were found in a grave near Phengyang in northeast Korea. The site yielded three graves and the Peking National University reports promise light on that era. The most notable object was a foot wide box with smaller containers and a flat cup of unknown use, while the vanity powder remained white after centuries.
The remark contrasts ideals for women and men, suggesting women deserve goodness while men should be honest. It reflects gendered expectations and questions personal virtue in relationships.
County Court of Young County issues probate notice for the will of Sarah E. Scott dated 1926 with Leslie B Scott seeking letters testamentary. Publication to run weekly for ten days in a Graham Texas newspaper before October 4 1926. Clerk W H Kennedy signs the writ with official seal August 5 1926.
Buick announces its 1927 lineup on August 1 featuring the valve-in-head engine with counterbalanced crankshaft and torsion balancer for minimal vibration. New ventilator crankcase, thermostatic water control, rubber engine mounts, silent transmission, and muffler system reduce noise. Enhanced styling includes mohair plush interiors and Duco colors with jet black tires. Prices not increased despite upgrades.
Earl L. Burns files the Will of W. C. Burns in Young County on August 2 1926 for probate. The estate requires proof of will and qualification of heirs as part of the probate process.
Guiin Williams expresses heartful thanks to friends and supporters in the thirteenth district for their loyalty during the recent campaign. He pledges to continue serving the people with every effort and gratitude for the confidence shown.
The Radford Grocery News argues independent grocers outpace chain stores in service and community value. It claims independents handle 85 percent of grocery business, support local economy, and will outlast chains, urging consumers to patronize local stores.
Public notice from Young County Texas requiring A W Phillips to appear in the 30th District Court in Graham on September 6 1926 to answer a petition filed July 30 1926 in suit number 8102 by Halmack Co. for recovery of oil well casing and related notes and foreclosure of a chattel mortgage with total indebtedness $441.65 plus claimed damages. The publication runs weekly for four weeks prior to the return date.
A local butcher faces financial strain as rising costs and uneven demand squeeze profits. Small business owners report slim margins, delayed payments, and cautious spending amid ongoing economic pressure.
Report notes heavy rainfall along the desert coast of South America first since 1551 driven by a warm ocean current. The piece also urges parents to recognize their responsibility to children rather than vice versa.
At the first called session of the Thirty-ninth Texas Legislature in Austin on September 13, 1926, a bill will create Road District No 1 in Young County. It validates county orders, bonds, and taxes to fund road work, declaring an emergency. Dated August 9, 1926.
A publication notice is issued requiring S. N. Baker and his unknown heirs to appear at the upcoming term of the 30th District Court in Graham to answer an amended petition filed July 30, 1926. The suit, No. 7996, seeks foreclosure of a vendor’s lien on Lots 29 and 50, Block 6, Southview Second Addition, with damages for unlawful eviction and possession, plus costs.
State of Texas and Young County notify all debtors and creditors of the estate of W. W. Good, deceased, that temporary administrator E. L. Rou lcomb has been appointed by Judge Parsley. Debts must be settled and claims presented within the legally prescribed period at Graham, Texas. This notice dated July 28, 1926.
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