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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1924
Page
9
Nannie Mae Cook of Granger, 25, Freshman at Baylor College, is armless and yet active as an artist in a regular class. She writes with her shoulder and chin, dresses herself, combs hair, unlocks drawers with her mouth, and pursues two degrees through her own effort.
The Youth's Companion likens a family to a golden investment and urges subscriptions for 1925. The offer includes 52 issues, the remainder of 1924, and a 1925 Home Calendar for 2.50 dollars, or 3.00 dollars with McCall's Magazine, with Boston address for subscriptions.
American Telephone and Telegraph Company declares a regular quarterly dividend of 2.25 per share to stockholders of record at close of business December 20, 1924. Payment will be made Thursday January 15, 1925. Treasurer H Blair-Smith signs notice.
A driver in Arkansas brakes to avoid a sudden pedestrian who appears in a straight lane. The stranger apologizes and explains he has fallen out of his cotton patch five times that morning, adding a humorous rural twist to the encounter.
P A Boaz expresses gratitude to The Graham Leader for circulars and a full page ad that boosted business. He notes nearly selling out stock and credits the advertising and printing quality for the success. Signed P A Boaz.
Lodge resolutions honor Allen R. Craig noting his upright life and business influence. They express deepest sympathy to his family, pledge ongoing lodge support, and request publication and minutes record. The document includes committee signatures and a classroom joke fragment at the end.
A devotional line affirms that those fed and guided on their journey through conflict will reach an unchanging mansion in a home beyond the stars, promising perseverance and eternal shelter.
A reflective piece on choosing charity, consideration, perseverance, and learning from errors. It asserts that while starting anew is hard, the effort improves outcomes and often pays off through growth and accountability. The tone encourages action after careful thought and responsible handling of mistakes.
A study of twenty thousand farm children from all states shows farm children, especially farm girls, progress better through high school than others. The data indicate higher enrollment and lower dropout rates for farm girls, challenging the myth of rural decline and urging unbiased liberal education for country youth.
A midweek engagement brings The Marriage Circle to Liberty Theatre with a notably static plot and a strong cast led by Monte Blue Florence Victor Creighton Hale Marie Prevost and Adolphe Menjou Other performances by Harry Myers and Dale Fuller add clever touches in supporting roles highlighting a blend of humor and social observation.
Cosmopolitan Corporation presents a dramatic film from Arthur Stringer shown at the Liberty Theatre Monday and Tuesday. Filmed on location around Banff Lake Louise and near Quebec and Montreal, three quarters of the production occurs outdoors with scenes including a Canadian settlement burning an ice bound aeroplane dash and a mid winter carnival.
Steps to round out naval air arm ament may revolutionize basic strategy. A contract has been let with a commercial company for a new type of navy flying boat capable of a day’s sustained flying at more than 100 miles an hour and with a useful load capacity up to two tons.
Grand Lodge of Kentucky resolves that any man who buys or possesses intoxicants or narcotics from illegal vendors is ineligible for Masonic lodge membership and lodges that elect such a person shall lose their charter. Masons must follow U S law. offenses trigger lodge proceedings. Resolutions adopted in Louisville on October 22, 1924.
In a move to cut costs, Chevrolet has taken over producing hundreds of parts previously bought from others. The shift includes drop forgings for front axles and steering gears and more in‑house fabrication of fenders, sheet metal parts, and hoods, boosting quality and reliability.
The quote proclaims that beauty resides in honesty and moral truth, asserting that true features and proportions reveal beauty in faces, architecture, and harmony, echoing Shaftesbury's belief that beauty reflects truth in all forms.
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, senior Massachusetts Republican, died at Charlesgate Hospital Washington on Sunday night November 9 after a brief illness. A longtime leader, he championed League of Nations defense and guided key Senate legislation during his lengthy tenure.
A brief report notes that answering the ring with a simple Mr. followed by the caller’s name saves time. The practice is increasingly common as a time saving method in daily routine.
This item invites readers to submit a short four letter max crossword puzzle with interlocking words. It lists clues such as obstruct, flying mammal, goddess of grain and others, inviting participation and noting hidden numbers and abbreviations from Latin and science terms.
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