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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1922
Page
7
A drought has left grass extremely dry and prone to quick ignition. Residents are urged to avoid throwing lit matches cigars or other embers along roadsides as even small carelessness could ignite pastures and cause widespread fire losses. Local stockmen warn that burnt grass damages turf and could ruin grazing land. The message promotes a “Safety list” to reduce fire losses across the community.
In a letter from B. M. Whitaker Exhibit Manager of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce urged Young County to enter a substantial exhibit at this year’s State Fair in Dallas. He notes eighteen West Texas counties already plan displays and estimates a fine exhibit can be sent for about 325 dollars, with post fair sharing of further exhibitions at other fairs.
United States recognizes four postwar European states Esthonia Latvia Lithonia and Albania. Recognition follows their emergence from the world war and marks a shift in diplomatic stance toward new republics in the region.
TheState of Texas issues a citation by publication to Carrie Wilmer Walls unknown address. Carrie Wilmer Walls must appear at the next Young County District Court term in Graham on September 4, 1922 to answer a divorce petition filed August 1, 1922 by William P. Walls. The suit No. 6928 alleges a lawful marriage ended April 10, 1920 due to cruelty and abandonment. The petition seeks divorce, costs, and relief. Publication is required weekly for four weeks. The clerk Willie Riggs signs the writ.
The absentee voting law covers the second primary on August 26. Voters absent from home may vote before a notary or the county clerk, within ten to three days before election day. The first eligible voting day under this provision is August 16.
A compilation of aphorisms on wives and women highlighting traits, behavior, luck, and social expectations. Includes observations on marriage conflict, beauty, deceit, and gendered fortunes, with varied moral tones and humorous twists.
President Harding announced the government faces a 425 million dollar deficit for the current fiscal year and urged utmost economy in spending. He emphasized tight controls as lawmakers consider budget measures to reduce the shortfall and stabilize finances.
The notices list candidates for Congress in the 13th District and various local offices. Names include Guvnn Williams, W D McFarlane, W H Reeves, John B Rhea, Willie Riggs, W H Kennedy, W W Bill Martin, Dan Cambern, W E Steele, G Earl Hutchings, H H Avants, Earl Gilbert, H S McCready, G W Slater, Robert A Crawford, A C Anderson, W P Stinson, Willard Mobley, J Dawson, with precincts 1 2 and 4 and a county surveyor and constable also shown.
Miss Isabelle Scott a longtime Young county resident died at a Fort Worth sanitarium and was brought to Graham for burial. Born in Kentucky in 1847 she came to Texas in 1859 and lived in Brazoria county before settling in South Bend and Graham. She is survived by two brothers and two sisters with two siblings predeceasing her. Funeral services were held at her brother J J Scott's home conducted by Rev G W Black. She had been active in the South Bend Baptist Church since early life.
Federal aid fuels a large highway construction boom across the nation. A corridor from Richmond Indiana to Chicago Illinois via Indiana and southern Illinois to Peoria and Springfield spans about 679 miles with roughly 75 percent on Federal aid routes, expected to be in service by season end.
The Leader notes receipt of a folder from Mrs. G. D. Hinson of Manitou Colorado showing many beautiful mountain scenes. Mrs. Hinson and her boys have visited the cool mountains several times, while Mr. Hinson stayed briefly until his oil well came in and he returned home.
A court ordered sale in a 1922 case in Tarrant County awards G W Covington a judgment of 418.55 with 10 percent interest and costs. Sheriff John W Say e will sell on the first Tuesday in September 1922 at Graham courthouse to satisfy the judgment, including a 24 by 30 foot plain building on Pecan Street and the lease on the ground. The property belongs to F O Goshorn et al. and is in Graham, Young County.
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