Holiday visits and family births in Graham area
Local residents and visitors share holiday greetings and family events in Graham Texas with several relatives arriving from Dallas, Waco, McKinney and Oklahoma. Newborns include a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Calhoun and another for Mr. and Mrs. Barbee. Christmas gatherings are noted with multiple trips and extended family visits. Local businesses advertise a January portrait sale and holiday closeout events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Caldwell
West
Texas
Graham
Mrs Floyd Woolfolk and Family Visit in Jacksboro
Mrs Floyd Woolfolk and her children spent Christmas visiting relatives in Jacksboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Woolfolk
Jacksboro
Misses Touchstone Visit Sherman Sister During Holidays
Misses Elizabeth and Tella Bell Touchstone of Sherman are visiting their sister Mrs. Frank Forbes during the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth and
Tella Bell Touchstone of
Sherman
Mrs
Frank Forbes
Local Folks News From Mc Alister and Dallas Area
Miss Catherine Nicolett of Mc Alister Oklahoma visits her brother P M Nicolett of the Texas Motor Company Miss Edna Shuler attending S M U is spending the holidays with her parents Rev and Mrs J W W Shuler in Dallas area
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Nicolett
McAlister, Oklahoma
Brother
P. M. Nicolett
The
Texas Motor Company
Edna Shuler
Rev
J. W. W. Shuler
Mrs. Mattie Taylor Returns From Dallas Visit
Miss Mattie Taylor of Dallas returned yesterday after a pleasant visit to her parents Mr and Mrs S P Taylor and other relatives. Mrs W S McJimsey has returned from an extended visit to her son Robert McJimsey in Wichita Kansas and also visited in Fort Worth on the way home. MILLER'S STUDIO 18 22 invites readers to visit early for services at a 20 percent discount.
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Miller’s Studio
Mattie Taylor
Dallas
Mrs. S. P. Taylor
Miller’s
W. S. McJimsey
Robert McJimsey
Wichita Kansas
Fort Worth
Paulette Family Leaves for Arkansas Settlement
Mrs. E. C. Paulette and her children departed last Friday to Griffin Arkansas to rejoin her husband who has resided there for some time. The community regrets losing the good family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Paulette
Griffin
Arkansas
Graham
Mrs Hamilton Visits Home Folks for Christmas Spree
Mrs Joe Hamilton of Wichita Wichita Falls traveled home last Friday to spend Christmas with family. Mr Hamilton joined later for a brief visit during the holiday gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hamilton
Wichita Wichita Falls
Mr. Hamilton
Murray teacher Miss Hattie Martin visits The Leader
Miss Hattie Martin of Murray called at The Leader office last Friday. She is regarded as one of the county’s popular and efficient teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Martin
Murray
Leader
Stork Delivers Christmas Gift Son to Walker Family
The stork brought a fine little son to Mr and Mrs P C Walker in December 1924 as a Christmas present, announced in the local notices.
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P. C. Walker
Colonel Idaho Bill Delivers Wild Bears To Coolidge In Dodge Car
Idaho Bill Pearson known as Colonel Idaho Bill sits in a Dodge Brothers screen side car as wild bears he captured in Mexico are presented to President Coolidge at the White House. The bears, marked by combat, will be sent to the National Zoological Park after a 4000 mile journey in the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Pearson
Idaho Bill
White House
President Coolidge
Dodge Brothers
Bill
Wilds
Mexico
Coolidge
National Zoological Park
United States
Baby Boy Dies in Pecan Street Home
The five month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gafford of 711 Pecan Street died early Friday. He was laid to rest in Oak Grove cemetery with Dr. C R Taylor of the Baptist Church conducting the funeral service. He had been ill only a few days and his parents and friends offered all care and comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Gafford
Pecan Street
Oak Grove Cemetery
C. R. Taylor
Baptist Church
Senator Lodge Battles World Court Proposal Backed by Coolidge
Senator Lodge mobilizes support to defeat the world court proposal endorsed by President Coolidge, signaling a partisan clash over U S engagement with international legal bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge
President Coolidge
Doctors Meet in Jacksboro December 18
The Jack Young County Medical Society met at Jacksboro on Tuesday December 18 to elect officers for the coming year. Officers include Dr C C McClure president Dr W O Padgett vice president Dr D E Winstead secretary treasurer Dr E Hughes Bryson Dr W O Padgett Graham and Dr L B Woods Board of Censors Dr R A Duncan Graham delegate to State Convention Dr S B Locker Jacksboro alternate delegate. Quarterly scientific meetings are set for Graham Bryson and Jacksboro with two in Bryson and one each in Graham and Jacksboro on the second Tuesday in March June September and December. Next meeting is in Graham March 11 1924. Members are asked to send clues to the secretary to boost the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Young County Medical Society
Jacksboro
C. C. McClure
W. O. Padgett
Graham
D. E. Winstead
E. Hughes
Bryson
L. B. Woods
Board of Censors
R. A. Duncan
B. Locker
Jack Young County Society
Jeffreys and Padgett Tie The Knot In Graham Romance
Mr J W Jeffreys and Miss Emily Padgett wed at the bride's parents home in the Loving community last Sunday afternoon Rev O E Dickson officiated The bride, reared in Young County, has resided in Graham the past two years with her uncle Dr W O Padgett The groom, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Jeffreys, has lived in the Banger community and now works in Graham They will reside in Graham after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Jeffreys
Emily Padgett
H. B. Padgett
Loving
O. E. Dickson
Young County
Graham
W. O. Padgett
Mr. Jeffreys
Banger
Charles Jeffreys
Labor Plans Tax on Wealth if Labor Rises to Power
The piece reports on Labour gains in Britain under Ramsay MacDonald with plans to tax wealth rather than income. It describes a sweeping capital levy proposed to hit fortunes above 25 000, with low fortunes taxed modestly and large fortunes facing steep rates, warned as a shock to American financiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Caution in Experiment and Governing Tactics
The piece argues that uncertain experiments may fail and notes nomadic Tartars cutting meat from cattle as a tax, warning such a policy harms cattle long term. It suggests Labour in power would alter current plans and tolerate rivals, while stressing that running a nation is complex and premature interference with selfishness can spur energy and achievement.
Coffman East Wedding in Fort Worth
Mr Joe Coffman of Corsicana and Miss Cecelia East of Graham were married at the Westbrook Hotel Fort Worth on Monday morning December 24 in the presence of friends. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J C East and has lived in Young County. The groom formerly lived here and was connected with the oil business. They will reside in Corsicana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Coffman
Corsicana
Cecelia East
Graham
Westbrook
Fort Worth
J. C. East
Young County
South Bend
Marriage Licenses List and Poll Tax Reminder
A list shows multiple marriage licenses issued to couples including W. L. Atwood with Bettie Sisco and J. W. Jeffrey with Emily Padgett among others. A political note urges residents to save poll taxes for the next general election, stressing the importance of voting and informed choices for good government.
Republicans Plan Cleveland Convention Decorations
The Republicans plan decorations for the public hall in Cleveland featuring American flags and portraits of Washington Lincoln and Harding. The note recalls how quickly events change and hints that Harding himself may become a decorative symbol for the 1924 convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Public Hall
Cleveland
Washington
Lincoln
Harding
President Coolidge Grants Unconditional Pardons
The President frees all remaining political war prisoners with unconditional pardons. Some released inmates were deemed fools or unbalanced, though others had character and courage. The crimes were verbal and no actual offenses were committed. Every other nation has released such prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
German President's Salary Slashed in Economic Move
The article notes a salary cut to 7500 dollars annually for Germany's president and 1750 dollars for ambassadors. Government railroad guards are paid 150 dollars a year amid broader financial hardship. It also mentions England suspending a scheme to fortify Singapore, linking to a Labor victory in the latest election.
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Germany
England
Singapore
Cancer as separate growth and possible control
A historical study describes cancer as a separate embryonic life within the body, driven by its own excretion. It notes cutting with X rays or radium as current cure options and suggests future control of growth-stimulating substances. It also references Miss Muskrat, Cherokee, meeting President Coolidge at the White House and her stance on government providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Muskrat
President Coolidge
White House
Mount Holyoke College
Landor Quote on Air of Love
A terse line from Landor proclaims a vast amount of vital air in loving words, reflecting a sharp, thoughtful view on affection and expression. The remark centers on language's power in conveying feeling and the intangible breath of romance.
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Landor
United Charities 1924 Fund Drive Report Highlights Donations
The United Charities Committee reports 1924 fund drive results with Thanksgiving gifts totaling 50 dollars and numerous donations from individuals and local groups. It notes about 400 dollars spent on Goodfellow's Christmas gifts, with remaining funds carried into 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Charities Committee
Dan Cambern
Lions Club
Masonic Lodge
K. of P. Lodge
Philotheas
the Baptist Church
Retail Merchant’s Association
Mr. Barrett
Goodfellow
United Charities
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