Leader Seeks Wilson Cabinet Support for John Burke Nomination
The Graham Leader discusses President-elect Wilson selecting advisers and urges consideration of Governor John Burke of North Dakota as Secretary of the Interior. It notes Burke’s border spanning appeal, Democratic credentials, and cross party support, citing his integrity and public service. Also reports on Boy's Corn Club plans in Young County with Tom Marks scheduled to lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burke
North Dakota
Wilson
Gene
Baltimore
Woodrow Wilson
Bryan
Interior
Middle West
Young County
Graham
Olney Enterprise. the News
Jacksboro News
Star Telegram’s giant Sunday edition sets record
Last Sunday’s Star Telegram from Fort Worth reportedly became the largest newspaper, totaling 260 pages across sixteen sections and weighing three and a half pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Telegram
Forth Worth
Bryson Texas Man Seeks Book Purchases and Loans
An advertisement from Bryson Texas markets religious books including From The Dance Hall to White Slavery and urges waiting before buying elsewhere. It also promotes quick loans with low lawyer fees, and notes a June marriage report of Miss Helen Gould and Finley J. Shephard. The piece includes product ads for Ballard’s Horehound and a pepper plaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Tripp
Bryson
Texas
Helen Gould
Finley J. Shepheard
St. Louis
Miss Gould
Mr. Shephard
Community Notes Include School Entertainment and New Arrivals
Joan Items reports health generally good with colds as exceptions and notes several arrivals and moves. Drew Johnson returns from Paducah after six months. Jack Wood moves to Hill place. Deaver and May visit. Baldwin moves to enroll children in school. Local oil excitement grows as E B Clark plans Cedar area machinery shipment. Christmas tree preparations begin and a collection for children's presents is underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Davis
Eliasville
Littl
Bruce Mitchum
Drew Johnson
Paducah
Jack Wood
Hill Place
Wood
Deaver
Migs
May
Caddo
Frank Deaver
E. L. Baldwin
J. J. Cooney
Frank Hefner
Hobson
Loyd Hank
Earl B. Clark
Fort Worth
Corbett Place
T. Square Ranch
Cedar
Harrison Norton
Esquire Repass
Ivan
Cedar community notes and local transfers
A slow Sunday rain failed to supply substantial stock water last week. Carrie Norton from Breckenridge will lead Cedar school starting December 9. Ben Upham moves to Josh Burgess’s Duff Prairie area. Barron to Uncle Josh West’s place. Cotton and pecans have brought good profits. dry ground limits grain sowing with poor results. B. P. Gann left for the coast country two weeks ago seeking employment. Cedarite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Norton
Breckenridge
Little Thomas
Edna Cretsinger
Lila Ritchey
J. W. Gann
Cretsinger
John
R. L. Upham
Clarence Dooley
Ivan
B. P. Gann
Pink
Fall County
Texas
Cedar School
Ben Upham
W. BD. Barron
Mr. Barron
Josh West
Mr. Upham
Josh’ Burgess
Duff Prairie
Firework scare at Live Oak school threatens building
Last Wednesday night an attempt was made to burn the Live Oak school. A waste basket caught fire and scorched the table cover and two board corners. Oil was poured on the wall but paint limited spread. it is unclear if the fire was extinguished. Other notes include local residents Murray G W Davis and Posern, and Braddock’s trip to Olney for a teachers institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Live Oak
J. B. Smith
Graham
Prof. Braddock
Olney
Teachers Institute
Local Box Supper Draws Big Crowd at W. O. W. Hall
A large turnout attended a box supper at the W. O. W. Hall with receipts totaling 71.68. Mae Still was named prettiest girl and Marvin Burgess laziest man. The event was orderly and well received by the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. W. Hall
Miss Mae Still
Marvin Burgess
T. J. Routon
Percy Lune
Moessre
Coop and
Rovers
Routon
H. T. Coop and Sons
Roy
Bula
John
Will Rogers
Wichita
Local notes and community updates from Young County
Community items report good health in Heary Chapel and local visitors. Notices cover a sheriff sale in Young County involving Farmers Union Gin Co and a Texas townsite block with details of land and machinery to be sold for debt. The text also notes social events, school Christmas tree plans, and various residents moving or visiting.
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State of Texas
Young
District Court
Galveston County
H. Kempper
Farmers Union
Court House
Young County
Graham
Olney
Texas
N. W
Sun Street
A. Avenue
A's
Farmers Union Gin Co
Tezas
Chamberlain
Siloam
G. H. Brows
Sheriff, Co
Young Cov
Tenae
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Wm. Sedgwick Saunders
City of London
Eng
England
Frank H. Bowron
Wiilson
J. H. Wesley
J. E. P. Hughes
Memphis
Holland
Mempis
R. C. McPhaill
Ballard
Herrick
Joan Items
Cedar Creek
Graham, Texas
Murray
G. W. Davis
Howe
Throckmorton
J. W. Tyra
Mr. Posern
Olivier Kramer
Graham High School
Leader
Cowpuncher, Jr
Blacksmith
J. A. Brandon
T. O. Galvin
Heary Chapel
John Kisinger
Fisher
Anderson Wade
Callahan County
T. G. Wade
Herbert Bigham
James Chandler
Eddie Ribble
Byron Wade
Colorado
Tom Gildewell
L. P. Moran
Arthur Bowers
Miiasville
Zora Wade
Amarillo
Henry Chapel
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