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Newspaper

Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1923

Page

3

Message To All Gold Star Mothers

Mrs Elizabeth Wn Bus of Boston a Gold Star mother who returned from France as a Good Will Delegation member assures all Gold Star Mothers that graves in France are tenderly cared for with devotion. She notes the cemeteries are beautiful and will receive white crosses replaced by uniform stones with names and regiments. Mrs Ruswell and Mrs Anna Chambers of Cincinnati received special honors as delegates decorated graves.

Elizabeth WN. Bus. Well Boston France Ruswell Anna Chambers Cincinnati Good Will

Bliss Ter Conversation Reveals Self-Sufficiency Claim

Dialogue shows Rastus denying marriage while asserting he earns his own living. The exchange highlights personal independence and casual social norms.

Coolidge Lauds Knights of Columbus at Montreal Convention

President Coolidge lauded the Knights of Columbus as a patriotic order devoted to American ideals in a message read at the forty first international convention in Montreal. He cited war charities, liberty loan contributions, and members serving in battle, praising steadfast devotion and the pursuit of truth.

Montreal Coolidge Knights of Columbus William C. Prout Massachusetts Knights of Columbus

Knights of Columbus Show Gain in Members

Montreal reports a 75,795 member increase for 1922 23 as Supreme Secretary McGinley announces at the forty first supreme convention. Insurance in force reaches 247 800 353 with nearly 5 500 000 added this year.Deaths total 5 542 and assets rise to 17 133 914 94. Death benefits paid reach 1 516 829 05. Young County Fair set for November 8 10.

Montreal Knights of Columbus William J. McGinley New York Supreme Convention Knights Benson-Oldham Oil Company Wichita County Texas Graham Willie Riggs Young County

Timber Shortage Faces United States Foresters Warn

United States foresters warn a timber shortage looms as current harvesting exceeds regrowth. They urge growing timber crops on all forest land, stopping wasteful exploitation, and boosting production to meet future needs while guarding forests from fire and pests.

America United States Department of Agriculture

Calf birth increases buffalo herds across preserves

The USDA reports 118 new buffalo calves this season boosting total herds. Montana Bison Range hosts 92 calves, Wind Cave Preserve 16, Niobrara Reservation 8, and Sully’s Hill Preserve 2.

United States Department of Agriculture Montana Bison Range Wind Cave Game Preserve South Dakota Niobrara Reservation Nebr Sully’s Hill North Dakota

Ed Cox family attends Farmer Sunday service

Mr. Ed Cox and his family joined a church service at Farmer Sunday and then visited Mrs. Cox's parents in Jermyn during their return trip.

Ed Cox Farmer Sunday Mrs. Cox Jermyn

Quote on Imitation From Mr I M Frank in Vaudeville Context

Mr I M Frank declares that not all imitations belong to vaudeville many show up in daily life. The remark highlights how mimicry and performance seep into ordinary routines beyond entertainment venues.

Mr. I. M. Frank

Boresome Suitor Sparks Fatherly Picture Debate

In a witty exchange a suitor questions a portrait while a Miss declares it resembles him enough to be acceptable. The humorous back and forth highlights social manners and family approval norms of the era.

Death and funeral of W. P. Stroud in Jean

The Jean community mourns the death of W. P. Stroud who died at home after a period of declining health. Funeral services were held at the Christian church with Masons in charge and interment in Jean cemetery. He left a wife three daughters and one son. ties extended to relatives in Jean and Electra.

Judge Carl Alma Carl San Antonio F. H. Wilson Jim Wallace Aline and Bonnie Byers Texas J. M. Wallace A. J. Cantwell Frank Sparks Olney Sanitarium J. L. Jordan Jeffie Mineral Wells Y. Swain Primitive Baptist Association Venus Mack Sims Stamford Jas. G. Staples Denton Dave Stroud Electra Oscar Stroud Hill County John Markum Oklahoma W. P. Stroud Earl Haire Post J. W. Edwards Jean Friday Christian Church Scaggs Masons Jean Chas, Markum Hugh Griffith Eliasville Willie Stroud H. L. Stroud Dundee Mr. Wood Perrin

Local notes from Cedar Creek and a Public Notice

Cedar Creek notes report dry weather and scarce stock water, family updates, illnesses, and travel. A lengthy “Citation by Publication” lists many defendants in a 1922 suit over notes totaling thousands of dollars with liens and attorney fees, set for court in Graham, Texas, in September 1928.

Monroe Gann Veals Creek Elder Roark Herron Newby Henry Steele Black Ivan I. Ww. Steele Olney Texas Melvin Gann Manning Arkansas Ab Reed Arch Newby Miss Lou Cretsinger Little State of Texas Young County C. E. Graham A. C. Bennett W. A. Duncan Emma Powell H. G. Kelley Nina A. Dent R. E. Bennett C. R. Taylor R. E. Bearden J. €. Rushing M. E. Rodgers H. H. Butler R. F. Short Sebe Thomas A. J. Cantrell S. C. Oldham Martha May Hester Art Davis E. P. Benson W. P. Thurman Sam Casey A. B. Stowe H. E. Neely 30Th Judicial District Graham W. T. Campbell Benson-Oldham Oil Co W. W. Gardner W. W. Benson A. J. Lowe M. A. Collins H. E. Bradley Trustees H. W. Bradley A. T. Gray E. W. Hunt J. A. Hutchings J. H. Henry Sam Heron C.&. Jones O. L. Oldham Randolph Sloan H. E. Smith E. G. Cooper Wright McClatchey DeWitt McClatchey P. A. Davis C. L. Davis R. T. Campbell J. C. Rushing C. Oldham Oldham-Benson Oil Company

Ed Purdy Postcard Observation on Woman’s Fears

A postcard from Ed Purdy notes a quip about women's fears of aging and ears. The fragment suggests a playful, era specific remark on appearance and aging.

Ed Purdy

Dining Debacle Sparks Dull Knife Jest

A restaurant scene erupts as a diner complains the steak is tough and the knife dull. The waiter quips that the knife should be strapped to the steak, underscoring a sharp exchange and humorous customer-service clash.

Lamons Family Visits on Farmer Sunday Trip

Mr. S. M. Lamons and his family visited for Farmer Sunday and returned by way of Jermyn. The noted local family spent the day in agricultural community events.

Climb to Top in Musical World by Young New York Composer

Karolyn Wells Bassett, a country girl from New York State, rises as a leading American musician before age 18. She is a coloratura soprano and internationally known composer, with works used by Anna Case Melba Nieinbrecher and Blanch DaCosta. Notable pieces include The Icicle Take Home and De Rogie Man.

New York State Karolyn Wells Bassett America Anna Case Melba Nieinbrecher Blanch DaCosta Knorr ae. Brown _Baby de Rogie Man

Pasture Access Restriction Cancels Hunting and Gatherings

notice from R. Jeffery & Sons banning hunting fishing and pecan gathering in all pastures due to cattle being kept away from water. All permits are canceled across the properties.

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