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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1911
Page
4
Exclusive agents offer resident lots from 25 to 75 dollars with one third cash and balance in 1 to 2 years. Improved resident property ranges 300 to 900 dollars. The text suggests rapid future growth as prosperity returns, urging current investments to gain from price increases.
We have a list of top farms in this part of the state at dry weather prices. Request what you want and we will add it if available on our list. Land ranges from $8.00 to $45.00 per acre and tracts from 50 to 400 acres. Prospective buyers are invited to tour with us.
Sunday night brought the heaviest rain in three years, easing drought worries and aiding feed crops while farmers plan for cotton picking. Mrs. Wheeler and children return home after visiting Parker County relatives, and many locals travel to other counties for cotton. The Beaver infant burial, missionary society meeting, and several visits by Graham and Fannin county residents are noted, with upcoming church gathering set for September 7.
An old Caligraph typewriter in fairly good shape is available for 10 dollars. It works well and is a bargain for those seeking a reliable machine. Call at once to purchase.
Large shipment received. School tablets and pencils are available from A. F. Stewart & Son. Visit our store to view the latest stock and place orders.
The U D C held a meeting last Thursday night August 24 with good attendance. Two new members joined Mrs James Matthews and Mrs Deiz. Visitors included Miss Rubenkoenig Mrs Burkett Mrs Sam Criswell and Mrs Goode from Magnolia Arkansas. The next meeting is September 14 at Mrs W M Matthews home.
R L Shepard announces he now controls the Burch coal mines and will deliver coal to any city area. Arrange now for your winter supply.
The school building and grounds are being put in order for the opening of school next Monday. Attention is given to sanitary conditions. We have old reliable Peter Schtler Wagons for sale at reduced prices in Bois oe and Jim. Lee W. Griffis, Manager, Kidwell Hardware Company.
Members of the American Woman's League and invited guests enjoyed an art reception at Mrs. Akin's home. The program featured music by Addie B Kidwell and Ella Bell, papers on the Leagues Arts Academy, and art works by Gussie Cornish, Marion Burkett, and Grace Brown. Zilla Valley Switzerland painting drew praise. League colors decorated the room. attendance grows monthly and invites are extended to non members interested in the work. A line promoting King of all Laxatives Dr King's New Life Pills appears at the end.
Our country has had a good rain and everybody is looking better. Born on the 25th to Mr and Mrs A L Ramsey a girl. Some of our people attend the meeting at Farmers led by Rev Harmonson and Rev M A Reynolds of Grand Prairie. Mrs W F Bridges and Frank left for Hazen Arkansas to visit her old home. Lee Thigpen bought land in Hawkins Chapel community. John Hammond and family from Denton visited W C McGee’s family. Schoolhouse improvements near completion with a fresh coat of paint. Some boys working in Colorado report more fruit than in Texas. Charlie and Dee Osborn have gone to New Mexico. Beatrice.
Good Housekeeping Magazine seeks a Graham based representative to manage subscription renewals and extend circulation by special methods. Salary and commission offered. Experience desirable but not essential. Full time or spare time. Apply with references to J. F. Fairbanks Good Housekeeping Magazine 381 Fourth Ave New York City.
Mrs Philip Dees entertained a small circle of intimate friends Saturday afternoon with music and selected verse readings. An iced fruit and salad course was served to Mesdames C Veaux Cisco Cornish Widmeyer Kidwell and R G Graham, Misses Dot and Bess Graham Ollie Addie Kidwell and Bessie James.
The Graham Leader and Dallas News offer a one year subscription for 1.75 dollars total. Readers may secure weekly issues and enjoy city and regional coverage from both newspapers at a bundled rate.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Mabry and Son and a bread ring car store. The readable items imply a local bakery or storefront ad with a likely business name and product reference. No dates, locations, or full details are present.
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