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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1917
Page
8
Summaries of visiting residents from Loving Olney Itasca and Haileyville births illnesses church services and civic notes plus a feature on knowledge from The Graham Leader urging readers to subscribe for $1.50 to stay informed about neighbors schools churches health and public life.
A Civil Service Commission letter urged women and men to pursue shorthand and typewriting now to secure government jobs at 900 to 1200 dollars annually. Bowie Commercial College advertises a 45 dollar shorthand scholarship taking about three months with board. The article notes several local residents and cadets entering military training and service, praising the youth for answering the country’s call.
Major General Pershing, commander of American forces, says victory in the war requires hard forceful blows by a well trained American army allied with the forces. He criticizes lukewarm American support and calls for full public backing of arming, equipping, and morale boosting for both American and Allied troops.
S J Dinsmore of Olney was arrested and brought before United States Commissioner Lantz on June 5 charged with aiding another to evade military registration. He waived examining trial and was released on a $300 bond. Dinsmore is the Olney city marshal and allegedly helped another man evade registration.
Miss Artie Norman visits Colorao. R F Short of Dallas and R D Golston of Graham stay with J H Norman and family. J E Mabry of Graford TX guests of J H Norman family. The White brothers selling their share in the harness business to J E Mabry. firm becomes Norman Mabry.
An advertisement promotes pure Whole-Wheat Flour and Graham Flour urging readers to call Louis Bower for purchase. The notice highlights flour options and directs contact for supply.
A church notes topic on love thy neighbor Galatians 5 13 16 led by Lucile Reed Eph and Mr Willie Riggs with Lorena Wallace addressing saloon indifference and Mrs H L Tidwell proposing actions to abolish the saloon
The Thrice-A-Week World urges readers to subscribe as Europe’s war dominates headlines. It highlights how the conflict and U.S. involvement will shape months ahead and promotes a special one-year offer pairing The World with The Graham Leader for $1.65.
A local healthful breakfast notice invites Louis to join for Cracked Wheat, highlighting a simple, nutritious option. The message frames a casual gathering centered on wholesome morning fare and shared eating.
Henry Dixon bitten by a skunk near Corsicana and sent the head to Austin for examination. A negro attempted to stab W. B. Combs in Dallas, the assailant fled. A negro with a lumber stick struck M. S. Mayfield in Alto, Cherokee county, who later died. assailant taken to Rusk penitentiary. Auto collision near Luckellon killed August Haag and others. First bale of Dallas county cotton sold for 165,400 dollars, price 26 3 4 cents. burglary at Ike Goldsmith clothing store in Dallas. Waco court blocks street car track removal. Warren killed and Currin injured in Hopkins county auto crash near Cumby. Fort Worth Panhandle Las Vegas highway delegates elect Smythe president and Renfrew secretary. Lamar county growers report prosperous fruit season. Mrs. J. T. Welch resigns from Fort Worth union station post after assisting 30,000 women. Dallas Odd Fellows plan new lodge building. 360 members. Ennis hosts county Odd Fellows gathering with music and picnic. Otis Williamson indicted for murder near Gatesville. trial set Aug 20. Mary Freeman linked to Texarkana murder case. bond set. Various county funds and bond assets listed for Brazos River projects. Deputy Elizabeth Hall reports county warrants and bond details.
C C Johnson returned from Dallas with a new Republic auto truck to be used in his dray business. G W Miller boasts a superb Elberta peach tree on South Oak Street bearing very large, well developed fruit this season. A sample from Miller’s tree shows peaches of exceptional size and quality ready for sale at two dollars per bushel.
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