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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1913
Page
2
The item lists subscription rates and publishing details for a Graham Texas newspaper. It notes weekly Thursday publication, yearly and half year prices, and the editor Frank H Bowron. It also shows mail status and post office entry.
The Leader calls for gladness and generosity this Christmas season urging readers to remember loved ones and help the lonely. A child born in Bethlehem symbolizes selflessness and love, urging smiles, kind deeds, and spreading joy by reaching out to those without companions this holiday.
Heavy rains have left county roads nearly impassable, boosting interest in improving infrastructure. As precipitation continues, travel becomes difficult, forcing residents to ride horses or borrow a neighbor’s plane to get around.
A sweeping declaration in favor of government ownership of telephone and telegraph lines and the claim that the postal service is self supporting for the first time since 1885 were features of the annual report of Postmaster General Burleson sent to Congress last week.
The writer calls Graham citizens with home property to start choosing and planning shade trees for February or March and to honor a New Year resolution by planting them to beautify the town.
West Texas farmers express optimism about current crop conditions. Land broke farmers rejoice as they conserve moisture for next year, believing a good start is half the battle. The piece urges broader confidence across society, noting farmer optimism boosts overall sentiment.
Judge A W Walker, named permanent chairman of the Dallas prohibition mass meeting committee, says the group will meet in January to finalize plans for an elimination primary. He reports near unanimous Democratic Prohibitionist support and predicts opposition will vanish by the primaries. Voters will decide without regard to candidate positions on the plan.
The House Postoffice Committee has eliminated each new proposition in the post office appropriation bill including the $2,000,000 request for higher rural carrier pay as an economic measure. A Democratic caucus may consider authorizing the Postmaster General to study government ownership of telephones and telegraphs.
An opinion to the Secretary of State finds a provision requiring townsite company permits void for not matching the act’s caption. The Texas Supreme Court precedent supports the error. The ruling notes only the town lots portion is invalid, not the whole act.
Home and State alleges a pact between Lieutenant Governor and Senator John G Willacy as rivals Mayes and Willacy vie for governor. The piece notes Mayes and Willacy share little common ground on prohibition and questions the feasibility of any alliance, citing both leaders' honor and differing principles.
Citizens of Littlefield Texas reported a Thursday mirage that made Amhurst eight miles away appear clear despite a hill between them. The illusion also showed Olton twenty five miles distant beyond sandhills as plainly visible.
E A Story of Medicine Mound Texas arrives with his family to open a new Megargel General Merchandise store in the Walcott building. Newcastle Register notes Cal Nance and Judge Akin visit city. Local transport disruption after a wreck near Olney. Shown are local residents attending events and relics brought to the office.
Olney announces a one week holiday break starting Friday afternoon. Tom Howell traded town property for a 40 acre tract in the Miller Oil Field with Bob Shelton last week. Invitations announce the marriages of Guthbert Vernon to Ethel Michael on December 22 at the bride’s home and Will Fore to Ida Cathey at the Baptist Church on December 21.
Graham places a close second in Hollands clean town contest as several towns tie for first. The article notes Christmas excess debates and urges restraint while some talk of a pool hall club promoting sports but lacking state charter approval.
Texas congressmen Oscar Calloway and Martin Dies assail growing pension expenditures. They argue pension funds mainly enrich agents and attorneys rather than Union veterans, and urge curbing the postwar debt while honoring the cause.
A letter from Dr. G. Norris notes a needed bridge on the farmer road west of Jermyn near the Jack and Young counties line as activity shifts with Young County projects. Hints of a potential rural route from Jermyn emerge, with interest shown by local patrons. Dr Wade treats two smallpox cases near Bryant, prompting quarantine, followed by Henry McKown’s exposure quarantine by Jack County officials. Citron, Cherriné, Peal, Dates, etc. W. L., Nuts, Spice, well & Sons.
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