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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1922
Page
3
A garbled 19th century style set of pedestrian rules from the Georgia Times. It prescribes white front and red rear lights for night crossing, horn signals when turning, license fees, annual registration, and safety demonstrations. It also imposes liability for damages from collisions and restricts dodging speeds.
Richard Barthelmess stars in The Bright Shawl a First National release presented by Inspiration Pictures at the National Theatre. Dorothy Gish and Mary Astor headline supporting roles in a vivid photoplay about Cuban rebels and a dancer who pierces the heart of the revolt. Ongoing engagement notes include a Young County Fair from November 8 through 19.
The Osage Nation symbols wealth derived from oil and gas royalties. Osage county lands are held in tribal trust with quarterly income distributions reaching ten to twelve thousand dollars per member. The display for the International Petroleum Exposition in Tulsa October 8 to 14 emphasizes Osage prosperity and influence.
Once earning eight dollars weekly for an insurance firm Richard Barthelmess has become a top motion picture star and vice president of his own producing company His latest film The Bright Shawl is slated for showing at the National Theatre next Monday and Tuesday
The passage compares human worth to a mule's behavior in guiding public works. It argues that the strength of a nation’s highways reflects the value placed on workers, noting a mule’s behavior as a metaphor for collective effort and restraint.
New laws took effect August 14 including electric chair for capital punishment and prohibitions on negroes voting in Democratic primaries. Tax changes include inheritance and delinquent tax collection and a coin operated vending tax. Blue sky stock sale restrictions require secretary of state permits. An annual admin appropriation of 7500 dollars funds administration.
The notice commands A C Whitaker to appear in Young County Justice Court Graham on September 24 1923 to answer a debt petition filed July 20 1923 in docket No 2851 from Central Filling Station partners Rex Cornish and S S Bates claiming unpaid goods amounting to 67 50 with interest and costs. The citation requires weekly publication for four weeks prior to return day.
The author argues tax exempt bonds drain funds from productive enterprise and shift the burden to non holders. He notes Bill Jones pays higher taxes to offset exemptions and asks where government revenue would come from if more people held tax exempt bonds.
A brief overheard exchange centers on craving isolation with a quip about using a telephone booth. The dialogue hinges on a speaker seeking total detachment and another suggesting a public phone as a retreat.
County Treasurer W. W. Martin presents a quarterly update for Young County Texas detailing jury fund balances assets and liabilities along with cash on hand and transfers to various funds. Notary G Earl Hutchings dated August 13 1923 and Clerk W H Kennedy certify the report as of July 31 1923 with seal and official signatures.
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