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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1924
Page
2
Notice from The Leader at Graham Texas announces correction policy for erroneous reflections and invites readers to report them. It mentions second class mail matter, publication by publishers, and subscription rate details.
The Bureau of Public Roads reports milk haulers pay far more on poor roads. A six month period costs 3.5 cents per gallon on unpaved 5 miles versus 8 cents later. Farmers face $5 per day extra on 1000 gallons, totaling $900 for six months, implying a potential $3,600 per mile value for road improvement solely from this traffic.
Editor Graham Leader discusses political turmoil South of the Rio Grande. He cites Tilden Hayes, legality, and the Bible parable of the prodigal son to condemn Jim Ferguson who betrayed public trust, was impeached, and barred from future office in Texas.
A speaker denounces Ferguson’s denial of repentance and conviction, urging Texans to stand firm against lawlessness. He accuses Ferguson’s supporters of backing bootleggers and repealists, warns Oklahoma parallels, and calls the electorate to uphold lawful government and the state’s reputation.
Doris Kenyon leading the Charles E Blaney production Love Bandit at the Niberty Theatre Thursday and Friday survived a near disaster when a safety rope broke during a canoe scene. Victor Sutherland acted swiftly to avert tragedy.
Dorothy Devore endures as reporter and town helper taking many roles to support her family. She then becomes engaged to Walter Hiers amid stage show stand by in a tale of perseverance. Allen Freeman family heads to Texas relatives and New Mexico on vacation and business trip.
The American Legion Department of Texas will hold its state convention in Brownwood from August 18 to 20. More than five thousand delegates from every post are expected, with a packed program featuring world famous sopranos May Peterson and Madam Schuman Heink, plus remarks by Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis and General Pershing. The city plans housing, meals, and entertainment as Brownwood welcomes the largest Texas Legion gathering to date.
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