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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1925
Page
6
The city was shocked when J. W. Atwell aged 54 was found dead in a pasture near his east city home. The coroner ruled suicide by strangulation with a wire and a note mentioned thirty aspirin tablets. He leaves a wife and several children. funeral held at Oak Grove Cemetery with Dr. Gary Smith officiating.
A recent cool snap dropped to about 20 degrees before midweek warmth returned. Farmers, aided by moisture from three weeks ago snow, work fields and await more rain for spring planting.
Jim Hilton of Salty community tied up a dog after it acted strangely. Seven school children were bitten while playing with the dog. The dog was killed and head sent to Austin for rabies test. Pasteur treatment begun for the children. many neighborhood dogs killed for safety.
McKinley Norman announces a Sunday School drive aiming for 600 attendees on the first Sunday in April. The program includes 9:45 A M classes, 11:00 A M sermon, 6:30 P M B Y P U, and 7:30 P M lecture by Mr Fred T Arnold on The Trial of Jesus Before Pilate. Last Sunday 77 attended and organizers target 100 next Sunday.
A poetic proclamation contrasts radio with many roles from university to diplomat to doctor, asserting radio as a unifying medium that informs, entertains, oratories, guides, and inspires while critics reduce it to a mere nuisance.
The Geological Survey and State Board of Water Engineers outline a two year plan to map 14 reservoir sites along Texas rivers including the Brazos Trinity and Colorado. A total of 350000 is allotted for mapping with flood control and water conservation goals, plus additional stream studies. Aerial photography by the Army Air Service supports the surveys. Engineers Gleissner and Sesson base in Graham.
Sport humorist Dumb Dan recalls a chaotic game with "ten minutes" on the clock. He jokes about "young huskies" chasing the ball and notes both baskets lack a bottom.
Two cynics discuss a woman described as brave and standing up for her husband. They question whether her stance is principled or a manipulation that harms others, hinting at possible victimization. The exchange contrasts virtue with potential cruelty.
A dialogic exchange contrasts two aphorisms about kindness and abundance. The Hibrow line urges more milk of human kindness in the world while the Practical quip notes abundance exists only in condensed form.
A hollow glass rolling pin that can be filled with ice water helps create very thin flaky crusts. The cold surface prevents the moist dough from sticking, assisting pastry makers in achieving delicate pastry textures.
A quote about keeping a fresh mind and body by taking in today’s ideas and draining yesterday’s. It emphasizes focusing on the present while leaving future concerns for when they become today.
A clipped quotation describes an office sheik asserting he cannot tell a lie for a year though he immediately recognizes it as untrue when spoken. The line underscores a boastful paradox in a public figure’s speech.
A doctor warns to avoid starches while a patient jokes about not wearing stiff collars for years. The exchange reflects a light medical humor moment in a period health column.
The forecast mocks groundhog lore with talk of coats and snowstorm prices. A used car dealer touts remaining stock as scarce. A joking line suggests not all missing wives are pines. Hungary reports violent earthquakes, while tax time jolts property owners here.
The president, raised on a New England farm, backs suspenders as proper trouser support, a stance extending to college students and others as part of his executive approval.
Mexico asks Americans entering with wives to present marriage certificates at the border in a bid to curb undesirables. The policy reflects Mexico’s concern over foreign complications amid its own troubles.
Without a dissenting vote the Senate ruled Earle B. Mayfield, not George E. B. Peddy, entitled to Texas's U S Senate seat. The chamber noted the difficulty of winning a seat without a certificate of election.
A town editor who promoted local mineral water faced a tongue in cheek rebuke from a woman editor likening him to a cow. He replied humorously that he had no cow experience yet felt bully after drinking the mineral water.
It argues that some tire of government by men and for men. It warns that to retain lady governors and avoid disturbances, the executive must be purified of inefficiency before she assumes control.
Moody will not advise the Texas Legislature on removing impeachment disabilities of Jim Ferguson. Some observers believe unraveling an impeachment court's judgment is far more difficult than other tasks.
Speaking at the Southwest Waterworks Association meeting in Austin, former Governor James E. Ferguson forecast Texas will double its population within a decade. He notes Texas is growing fast but warns his prophetic weight may be limited by his past impeachment-related reputation.
From China comes a report that 16,000 hair net makers are out of employment due to American women bobbing their hair. The piece suggests Chinese barbers may gain and notes American women also shed hair. It argues China should adopt a new fad to create jobs for its idle wage earners.
Claim circulates that contentment causes weight gain. It notes many Graham women are not fat due to being contented.
A joke exchange notes a five letter meaning a kick in the pants, with the punchline punning on F L A 8 K as a playful nonstandard spelling. The item reads as light humor from a cross word puzzle fan and a smart feller.
Renowned archaeologist Howard Carter signs an accord with the Egyptian government to resume excavation work at the tomb of Tutankhamen, aiming to advance restoration and study of the burial chamber and artifacts.
The New York Times notes that life insurance covers half the population with total coverage of 64000000000 dollars, outweighing several times the combined value of all railways.
A new oil conservation board was created to focus on preserving national oil resources. It is chaired by the Secretaries of War, Navy, Interior, and Commerce, signaling high priority across federal agencies.
A compact reflection on Longfellow’s line about simplicity guiding all pursuits. The piece links restraint, clarity, and disciplined craft to achieve high standards in writing and life.
The sun eclipse was seen under optimal conditions in New York and neighboring states but obscured by clouds in the western belt toward the Great Lakes and Canada. The last similar path occurred in 1806 and the next is due in 2144.
Edwurds satirizes couples in a remark about gender humor noting many men misjudge women’s sense of humor. The quote suggests nine of ten women find a joke at marriage significant, reflecting attitudes of the era.
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