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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1910
Page
2
The Leader warns subscribers to check labels and renew if arrears approach one year. The editor is Frank H Bowron. The paper is mailed from Graham Texas and costs $1.00 per year.
The piece attacks Frederick A. Cook for fabricating polar and mountain summit claims. It accuses him of deceiving the public and enriching city elites, while acknowledging his entertainment value regardless of truth.
The Fort Worth Record has dropped several county papers from its list. We note our paper is affected but will adapt. We still receive the Dallas News and the Star-Telegram and other weeklies, and the county press shows limited sympathy for the Record and its owners.
Announcement promises a premier appearance by Miss Sadie Ray with the Missouri company at the opera house. Sale begins Tuesday morning and early arrival is advised to secure best seats amid expected rush.
The Graham Camp of Woodmen and Grove of Circle plan a joint officer installation at the Woodman building on Friday night the 7th. Sovereigns and immediate families are invited. A drill between initiatory teams will entertain and educate. Ladies to bring boxes for a box supper to fund Woodman Hall, with men and boys to supply to buy a box. A good time is expected. W J Reapers C C W O W Kate Reapers Gdn W C
The piece notes President Taft facing a decision on whiskey and Texas state officers’ disagreement. It mentions a state chemist manufacturing a cap bottle in the Capitol to show how cheap imitation whiskey is made, claiming it intoxicates but isn’t true whiskey. It praises state authorities for standing firm on purity.
A January 1 reshuffle in Austin reassigns top posts. Attorney General Davidson resigns to pursue the governorship with Jewel P. Lightfoot becoming AG. Judge M. M. Brooks resigns from the court of criminal appeals. Felix J. McCord replaces him. Ex-representative Mobly becomes assistant attorney general in the court of criminal appeals. Several minor changes follow.
A destitute family received prompt assistance after a troubling start to the week. The husband, described as a habitual loafer, drew attention for causing hardship to his wife and four children. The piece hints at social remedies and mentions a Cleveland-like term “trace chain massage” with a jab at a man named Trapper.
Miss Sadie Raymond a leading stage soubrette will present The Missouri Girl at the opera house on January 12. She is supported by a strong cast and the performance is described as meritorious from start to finish.
Teachers from Graham and neighboring counties unite to petition the State Superintendent for a Summer Normal in Graham. If approved by the State, Graham would host a premier program. Edgar McLendon A C Cooper C P Pitman and C C Bock have been chosen to oversee the work. Citizens are urged to support these efforts for a top Normal if recognized.
A preview extols The Missouri Girl for next Wednesday at the opera house promising two and a half hours of solid entertainment. The write up claims the performance will brace attendees and set them up for work the next morning with abundant humor.
The Young county area anticipates a bumper crop and population growth in 1910. Rail expansion by Rock Island toward Graham Stamford Newcastle and potential Mineral Wells Weatherford North extension promise jobs and better east west and north outlets. The Graham Commercial Club, electric light install, and Mrs Addie M Grahams donation of a $5000 water filter plant boost town development and home construction in College Heights.
The town of Graham reports substantial progress in 1909 despite short crops. A new $20,000 school, up-to-date water system, new residences, two story Odd Fellows building, improved streets and College Heights addition, better roads, and an electric light franchise. Merchants boost Graham as a leading cotton market with high sales this season.
The Missouri Girl has broken records across more than two thirds of opera houses it played in over the last ten years, mostly on return engagements. The run is regarded as a guarantee that the show is all right.
The U D C held its December meeting at T J Price's home with few attendees due to sickness. They discuss hosting a January 19 program for General Robert E Lee's birthday including memorial readings, music by Carrie Finlay and Dixie, and papers on the Lee and Grant histories. The next meeting is January 13 at Mrs P A Martin's.
Final arrangements completed for the Baraca class rally in this city on Friday January 14 1910 at 7 30 p m. The Baraca class of First Baptist Church will host the meeting with Luther M Tesh World Wide Baraca Union field secretary delivering the address.
W. E. Baker, sexton at Oak Grove Cemetery, promotes tombstones and grave digging services for adults at seven dollars and children at five dollars. Represents Cisco and Stamford Marble Works for orders. Call for prompt completion.
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