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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1922
Page
2
Public notice from The Leader states that any erroneous reflection on a person firm or corporation will be corrected promptly upon notification. The text includes a price line and garbled filler characters.
A persuasive civic banner argues buying locally keeps money in the community. It praises familiar merchants funding taxes and institutions, and supports residents who produce and sell goods nearby, reinforcing local loyalty and home living.
Metropolitan papers hype Dempsey Gibbons publicity while grim business feats like a $50 million railroad order or a hydroelectric plant are reduced to brief wire summaries. The contrast highlights how press attention favors spectacle over large scale industry that sustains workers, farms, and factories.
A routine snippet notes the continued operation of essential services and infrastructure as the city maintains daily momentum. City officials emphasize steady progress and minimal disruption, highlighting ongoing maintenance and support behind the scenes.
David Sarnoff of RCA extols radio as the fastest developing electrical achievement, spanning marine communication, trans-oceanic links, and broadcasting. He envisions universal access to ship connections via telephone, linking homes to transatlantic lines with ease in the near future.
Chairman Gary of the Steel Corporation writes to Rev H L Bowlby of the Lord's Day Alliance saying post armistice reforms include a six day week and no seven day work. He notes no infringement and promises a remedy if one appears and expresses opposition to the twelve hour day hoping for elimination soon.
The Scarlet Car, Richard Harding Davis story filmed by Universal, stars Herbert Rawlinson with Claire Adams in the female lead. The National Theatre presents the romance and adventure on August 24 and 25, showcasing a classic tale of fluttering romance amid daring exploits.
Redd calls a man brave for letting his wife drive his car while he is in it. Greene questions the meaning, and the exchange highlights humor about control and gender roles.
Evansville Courier argues that tax collectors far outnumber armed forces, citing a Michigan Bankers Association report that 1,000,000 laws have shaped life in 15 years and that half of annual wealth in Michigan goes to government. It notes 700,000 federal civilian salaries and state payrolls, urging concern over government ownership and tax avoidance.
A party led by R J Johnson T S Burch Ed Young W S Bush J T Hunt R J Johnson Jr and others fished the Clear Fork last week aiming to land the big fish troubling seines and nets. They returned with an 81 pound catfish and several smaller catches including a 30 pound specimen.
Stuart Paton who directed Conflict guides The Scarlet Car at Universal, with Herbert Rawlinson as star when shown at the National Theatre Friday and Saturday August 24 and 25. George Randolph Chester wrote the scenario. Paton also directs The Attic of Felix Bavu at Universal City, described as one of the era’s biggest all star productions.
Notice of Application For Probate of Will filed in Young County Texas for the estate of R W J Parsons deceased. S W Parsons to present and contest in the county court at Graham on the first Monday in October 1923. W H Kennedy Clerk Young County Texas. 5l lct UN team nae tie
Short newspaper item notes a child named Little Willie asking his mother about a lamp. She replies it is about three years old. Willie tells him to turn it down because it is too young to smoke, reflecting a quip about lamp life and a playful household exchange.
Dialogue captures a father joking to his son after a fall. The boy, Bobby, quips that he hit every step, illustrating a playful family moment rather than a serious incident. The line showcases humor about missteps during a stair tumble.
Public notice in Young County inviting C V Culberson to appear at the next District Court term in Graham Texas to answer a divorce petition filed June 6 1923. The publication runs weekly for four weeks prior to the September 8 1923 return day. Cecelia Culberson is plaintiff seeking restoration of her maiden name and related relief in case No 7199A.
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