Christmas Goods Show at Street & Co's
Raymond Leslie of Eliasville visited Graham yesterday and R F Short of Dallas arrived for a brief business visit. C B Hockaday attends Masonic grand lodge in Waco. Nellie Rosse of Aledo visits Mr and Mrs L M Davis. Mr and Mrs B S Hockaday visit Hockaday's mother in Hubbard City for Thanksgiving.
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Raymond Leslie
Eliasville
Graham
R. F. Short
Dallas
Nellie Rosse
Aledo
Mrs. L. M. Davis
Mrs. B. S. Hockaday
Mrs. Hockaday
Hubbard City
Christmas Furs Big Stock New Furs Just Re ceived
Street and Co advertises new fur stock with a big sale push at their store. Local social notes mention J A Wright visiting Graham and several residents traveling to Dallas Newcastle and Jacksboro. A market Bazaar on December 16 invites Sunday dinner shoppers.
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S. B. Street & Co
Local Notables Make Tuesday Visits Across Towns
A. E. Oatman of Loving community visited Graham Tuesday. Dr. C. O. Hess returned Tuesday from Waco and Dallas after several days away. Spencer Mayes left last week to visit his parents near Tyler Texas. Secretary Walker of the Chamber of Commerce was away a few days recovering from grip.
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A. E. Oatman
Graham
C. O. Hess
Waco
Dallas
City
Spencer Mayes
Mrs
Homer Mayes
Tyler
Texas
Walker
Chamber of Commerce
Reverend Dixon Visits Graham for Church Printing
Rev. O. E. Dixon of Loving spent the week in Graham attending to printing needs for his Lov ing church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Dixon of
Loving
Graham
Christmas Bazaar Draws Local Shoppers and Guests
Miss Edna Munden of Wichita Falls spent the weekend with Miss John Eargle. Bazaar De cember 16 is hosted by the Christian Church ladies. Elder J. H. Fisher was a pleasant caller at the Leader office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Munden
Wichita Falls
John Eargle
Ladies of the Christian Church
J. H. Fisher
Leader
Christmas Goods at Street & Co s Fort Worth trip
Dr. D E Winstead left Graham Sunday to care for a sick sister in Fort Worth. A message Tuesday said she died and he will not return before Friday. County Superintendent Avants has audited every county school and plans another round after Christmas.
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D. E. Winstead
Fort Worth
Graham
Dr. Winstead
Avants
Baylor Wins Southwestern Title Behind Thanksgiving Triumph
Miss Sadie Scott traveled from Dallas to witness the Thanksgiving game between Baylor University and Southern Methodist University. Baylor's victory secured the Southwestern championship for Baylor, marking a high point in the season.
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Sadie Scott
Dallas
Baylor University
Southern Methodist University
Baylor
Southwestern
Misses Worm Return to Fort Worth Family Visit
Misses Gertrude and Olive Worm return to Fort Worth and resume studies at Our Lady of Victory Academy after Thanksgiving with parents Mr and Mrs John Worm.
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Gertrude
Olive Worm
Fort Worth
Our Lady of Victory Academy
John Worm
Breckenridge Bank Receives State Charter
The Liberty State Bank is chartered at Breckenridge with Judge William W. Hawkins as sponsor. Capitalization will be 100000 dollars marking the second bank in Breckenridge. Depositors from the two closed banks have been paid in full by the state guarantee fund.
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Liberty State Bank
Breckenridge
William W. Hawkins
State Guaranty
Caddo
Elliasville Journal
Quail Season Opens Amid Sparse Birds
The quail season opened last Friday with hunters reporting poor luck as numbers are down across the region. Experts cite the unusually dry season and fewer birds compared with last year's abundance.
Thanksgiving Visit With Dallas Family and Baylor Friend
Mrs. T. F. Kindley and Mrs. Jason Mayes shared Thanksgiving with Dr. G. C. Kindley and family in Dallas. They were joined by Miss Bessie Mayes who traveled from Baylor University.
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T. F. Kindley
Jason Mayes
G. C. Kindley
Dallas
Bessie Mayes
Baylor University
Men’s Suits on Sale Now
Entire stock of men’s suits reduced in price and available at sale rates.
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Street & CO
Mrs Julian Smith and Louise Steck Visit Kansas kin
Mrs Julian Smith and her granddaughter Louise Steck of Kansas are visiting Sim Smith and Mrs John Worm.
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Julian Smith
Louise Steck
Kansas
Sim Smith
John Worm
Barton Family Visit From Nashville Tennessee
Mrs. John W. Barton of Nashville is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs R G Graham and other relatives in Graham. Mr Barton could not accompany her due to heavy duties. Andrew Johnson and son Joe of Ivan were in Graham on business Monday. Joe recently married and friends are glad.
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John W. Barton
Nashville, Tennessee
R. G. Graham
Barton
Mrs. Barton
Andrew Johnson
Joe
Ivan
Graham Monday
Graham
Harbert Parsons
Haskell County
Old Young
William Cox
Gene Martin
Ballard
Brit Mays
Brother Cantrell
Brother Cook
Zilla Ramsey
Wichita Falls
Lee Carter
Emmet Ramsey
Masonic Leader Denounces Klan Ties in Texas Lodge
Grand Lodge of Texas Masons meets in Waco with Grand Master D Frank Johnson condemning attempts to link Masonry with the Ku Klux Klan. He notes Klan solicitors among members and factional clashes threatening lodges, while stressing Masonry as non sectarian and non denominational.
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Waco
Grand Lodge
Texas Masons
D. Frank Johnson
Ku Klux Klan
Masonic Order
Contract for Five New Wells in Miller Bend
T Hunt and W J Morris close a contract for drilling five wells on their land in the G B Gholson survey near Westfork. Drilling starts within 60 days with Well No 1 to the first sand for fuel oil and others aimed at the 1700 foot sand for probable production. Megargel Post.
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T. Hunt
W. J. Morris
Westfork
G. B. Gholson
Will Andrews
Miller Shallow
High Class Jewelry Stores In Graham Chronicle
Graham hosts three high class jewelers: Pace Golden in L. M. Davis Drug Store by the post office, F Wesley Gray in the Texas Drug Company beside John E Morrison stores, and the Zale Jewelry Company opening in the City Drug Store. Gold and silver wares meet high standards.
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Graham
Fort Worth
Dallas
Pioneer
Pace Golden
L. M. Davis
F. Wesley Gray
Texas Drug Company
John E. Morrison
Zale Jewelry Company
South Bend
Gallaher rents east side building for new tenants
J. J. Gallaher has rented the East Side building recently held by P. B. M. Dry Goods and will take possession around year’s start. Dolman House Barber shop will move in with a likely new name Sanitary shop. Earp Music store to occupy part of the building with rumors of a tailor shop in the barber’s former space.
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J. J. Gallaher
P. B. M. Dry Goods Company
Hathcock
Dolman House
Sanitary Shop
Earp Music
Tanner Thanksgiving Visit Ties Tanner Families
Mr. and Mrs. D. Tanner spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Lula Tanner of Jacksboro, highlighting family gathering across the kinship network.
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Mrs. D. Tanner
Mrs
Lula Tanner
Jacksboro
Tax burden questioned as industry board cites one sixth in taxes
The National Industrial Conference Board in New York reports that about one sixth of the nation's income goes to taxes, raising concerns that tax bills erode the financial surplus needed for economic progress. The study argues the current tax burden hampers growth and innovation.
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United States
National Industrial Conference Board
New York
Bargain Sale Highlights Men’s Suits
J. T. Ranspot and family from Mineral Wells visited son Henry C. Ranspot and his wife during Thanksgiving. The notice notes men’s suits on sale at Bargain Prices.
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J. T. Ranspot
Henry C. Ranspot
Sunday Weather and Local Doings at Flat Rock
Cloudy cool day described at Flat Rock on Sunday December 3. Local notes include residents visiting relatives, Thanksgiving dinners, moves, church services, egg sales, and visits to Wichita Falls with brief remarks on community life.
Staying In Business Sale in Graham
A Graham store emphasizes staying in business by carrying complete stocks of desired goods at reasonable prices. It promotes having the largest stock in town with the right products and competitive prices.
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Graham
Chinese Proverb Fragments on Commerce and Character
A set of pithy lines in old scripture style warns against greed and deceit. It cautions merchants to smile, notes beauty leads to captivity, and links wealth with risk. It contrasts animals and warns that perfection is never achieved.
Olney Native Joins The Graham Leader As Linotype Operator
Sikes Wood of Olney has accepted a position as linotype operator with The Graham Leader. He is a son of J H Wood of Seymour, formerly of Olney.
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Sikes Wood
Olney
The
Graham Leader
J. H. Wood
Seymour
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T. E. Bowman
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Alvord
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