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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
1
The store invites shoppers to begin holiday preparations with a wide stock of suitable Xmas gifts for every family member. It promises help in selecting enduring items and notes many more gift options lie beyond the brief list provided.
Boys suits offered in sizes 3 to 8 in fancy blue serge knickerbocker style and brown weave, monogram sleeve, ages 3 to 10, plus solid brown cashmere suits for 8 to 12. Young men’s all wool blousy pants suits in 12 to 16. Prices listed as 350 400 450 respectively.
Fragmented listing shows quantities and prices for ladies wear with entries like 65, 65e, 1.00, 25e, 3.00. The readable portion suggests a catalog or sale ad with multiple price points and item codes. No complete item descriptions or dates are provided.
The Graham region welcomed light to moderate rain last Friday and Saturday after weeks of dryness. Ground remains hard but the gentle soaking helped replenish the upper soil, aiding winter water reserves for farmers and livestock, with some relief for upcoming wheat needs.
Notice announces Graham National Bank annual meeting in Graham Texas on Tuesday January 12 1908 for director election. Dated December 2 1908. Cuas Gay cashier.
Mrs. T E Grant died in a Fort Worth sanitarium last Monday after an operation. Her remains were brought home Monday night and laid to rest Tuesday at Hawkins Chapel cemetery. She was a respected Hawkins Community member, a Methodist, and leaves a husband and seven children.
Mrs Grace Hill entertained a large audience at Ingleside last Monday night with readings including Temper ance and The Old Red Cradle to a highly appreciative crowd. The True Cornet Band supported her, delivering music well suited to the occasion. The event raised about 23 dollars, with half donated to the Baptist church seating fund.
Dock Williams, who escaped from Bent Kramer while at work near town, was recaptured on a train at Archer City last Saturday and returned to jail. He was serving a county road sentence for carrying a pistol and slipped his shackles. Onlookers on the Olney train sighted him and alerted authorities who then transferred him to Newcastle and finally to Sheriff Wallace in Newcastle.
A large shipment of Walk Over shoes has arrived at Morrison's store. The delivery expands stock for men and women with popular styles now on shelves and ready for purchase. Shoppers are encouraged to visit the store to view new arrivals and sizes.
The piece urges citizens to combat pneumonia by simple rules: avoid impure air, seek fresh air, avoid overeating, and refrain from coddling oneself. It emphasizes individual responsibility in reducing illness and praising physicians in the health fight.
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