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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1924
Page
6
A UT journalism article discusses the Texas Centennial plan including an educational campaign to teach Texans about history progress and future expo goals. It highlights Texas textile manufacturing growth and favorable resources like cotton production gas and water, plus low living costs and climate.
The proposed educational drive for the Texas Centennial is estimated at about $100,000. Speakers note Texas’ vast size and diverse population require substantial effort, time, and expense to generate broad interest and enthusiasm for the centennial exposition. The investment is deemed worthwhile for educational impact and statewide enthusiasm.
The column notes a strong fall turkey market with Brownwood county turkey crop valued at 400000 to 450000 dollars. Brady, San Saba, Cuero and others are shipping turkeys in large quantities. Growers receive payment for birds and laborers earn 3 to 10 dollars per day during shipping season.
A receiver in Young County Texas has filed to sell all real and personal property of Del-Tex Production Company for cash by private sale. Creditors may appear at the 92nd District Court hearing in Young County on December 10 1924 to show cause why the order should not be granted. John E Meyer is the receiver.
A delegation of American Masons led by Judge Sawyer of New York is in Greece for a month to study refugee camp conditions. Their recommendations are expected to boost Masonic cooperation with Near East Relief efforts.
A Congress approved plan to modernize fifty Government cargo vessels began November 9, with the Shipping Board granting authority to install internal combustion engines on eighteen ships at a cost of 25 million dollars.
The state of Texas notices probate of Sarah C Graves in Young County. Jessie R McCloud filed November 20 1924 for probate of the will and letters testamentary. The hearing is set January 1 1925 at the Graham County Court House. all interested must appear.
Warranted by the Clerk of the County Court W H Kennedy Young County Texas witnesses the land execution with the official seal at Graham Texas dated November 20 1924. The document references a 14 15 cent charge and appears as part of a public notice or legal record.
Listings show Johnson & Johnson lawyers on West Side Square and S. A. Penix on East Side Square with Elmer Graham also listed. M. D. Brown attorney at law Maude M. Gruby chiropractor at 616 East Third Street succeeds Claudie Greene. Arnold & Arnold attorneys at law occupy Second Floor First National Bank alongside Dr. W. A. Morris dentist over Graham National Bank.
Debates over the future use of the ZR-3 hover between a north polar exploration mission and a mail service route from Los Angeles to Honolulu. The airship now sits under a military jurisdiction, fueling planning and speculation.
Old war letters and stamps are offered as a windfall, with Harold C. Brooks seeking envelopes from 1845 to 1870 for potential value. Collectors are urged to search attics for unopened trunks, mail the complete envelopes by registered mail, and avoid damaging the items. The notice warns that envelopes sent in bunches should be well wrapped and not altered.
An advertisement from Slutt-Long Drug Company promotes Blue Star Remedy for skin diseases including eczema dermatitis and ringworm. It guarantees stain-free use and a pleasant odor, promising relief for sufferers and guardians of children.
The Swedish Academy awarded the 1924 Nobel Prize in literature to the Polish author Wladislaw Raymont. He is identified as part of the later school of poets.
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