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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1922
Page
2
An OCR fragment from The Leader includes a postal service notice about second class mail, followed by garbled text and a standard correction policy statement. The readable portion mentions Gra ham Texas and a correction offer for erroneous reflections.
An investigation into high rents in Wichita Falls and Graham finds over a quarter of earnings go to rent, averaging 34 dollars monthly for wage earners. Officials urge rent reductions, noting many families already leave for cheaper housing and owners may need to take losses to adjust rates.
The text argues rents are too high and force laborers to spend a quarter of earnings on housing. It urges property owners to join renters in making proper adjustments to secure a contented citizenry and prosperous town, noting current conditions leave families dissatisfied.
An editorial urges fair thinking for men and women amid disturbances. It warns against demagogues and idle talk, calls for calm, clear discussion, and leadership. It advocates workers and employers uniting in serious mind and measured exchange to achieve real improvement.
A brief article extols careful driving and correct life choices. It likens road signs to moral guidance from the church, urging regular attendance as the best way to stay on the right path and recover from wrong turns. The piece stresses community support and steady faith as essential guides.
Belated award to Major Andrew S. Rowan famed for carrying the message to Garcia during the Cuban revolutionary war of May 1898. The War Department declares he is awarded a distinguished service cross, honoring the San Francisco native now retired.
Austin July 24 Commissioner of Agriculture Geo B Terrell declines to call a State Farmers Institute meeting this summer due to impoverished farmer finances and inability to secure free transportation or reduced rates. He notes railroads would not issue free transport under Interstate Commerce rules and that ticket plans would require many full fare purchases, making attendance unviable.
The Texas state registrar reported 1 100 murders last year averaging about three daily. The same report notes 400 personal crisis reports annually in the state. Dr. and Mrs G B Hamilton of Olney visited Mr and Mrs H C Harris Sunday.
Six month old Paul Humphreys of Phillipsburg Pa weighs 18 pounds and has an 18 inch chest. His father trained him and the shown feat is just one of his stunts.
Pussyfoot Johnson, then in England arranging a world convention against alcoholism, predicts a dry world by 1937. A United Press tally shows 78 killed and 557 injured in American automobile accidents in the past week.
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