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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1926
Page
4
A local store promotes a limited time sale offering significant reductions on men’s and boys suits overcoats and dress pants. The event emphasizes a complete stock and year season timing with broad discounts.
A local retailer announces unusually heavy sweater stock for men women and children with every garment priced extremely low to move fast. The promotion highlights rapid sales of winter apparel.
Josh Burgess renewed for The Leader this week. The Burgess family ranks among the oldest in this region, highlighting long standing community roots and local ties.
A playful note claims significant yearly savings from using fly swatters in winter, implying lower pest control costs and a humorous take on seasonal spending.
The saying notes that a kiss depends on the law of supply and demand, implying its value rises when supply is scarce and falls when abundance prevails. It reflects an economic joke applied to romance.
Mr T M Brisco, noted pioneer citizen, renews his subscription for The Leader this week, continuing a long association with the publication.
Mr and Mrs J B Ballard announce the arrival of a son at their home starting January 4. The child adds to the Ballard family with hospital or home delivery not specified.
A light exchange frames a classic joke about a four legged visitor and a cat. The playful line contrasts Brimkin’s question with The Book’s punchline about a mouse appearing when a cat enters.
Mr. R. A. Crawford updated the figures on his Leader to carry them through 1927 this week.
A compact observation notes a humorous risk of attempting new skills, citing mishaps and missteps that befall men learning to skate. The line frames the activity as a cautionary tale about ego and balance in pursuit of motion.
The marriage of Chester E Cadieux and Una Adams Schmid Eargle is solemnized at the W M Haulsee home with Rev J M Via officiating. Cadieux, traffic manager for Bell Oil in Tulsa, will live in Tulsa. Guests include W S Larson and H R Whiting with a luncheon following.
A article notes a distinctive father son love that men conceal, creating distance in relationships. Bessie Love Neil Hamilton and Phyllis Haver headline a film due Wednesday and Thursday, January 14 and 18, at the National Theatre. A former Young County resident Mr Ab Campbell renews a submission to The Leader. Carl Jr. is born to Mr and Mrs Carl Birdwell on January 2.
Mr J D McClendon mails in renewal from San Ger California this week. Mr and Mrs Irl Moody become parents to a son named Irl Jr born December 30.
Local brief notes report visits by J W Johnson and daughter Gertrude to Graham from Palo Pinto, Frances Bowron returning to Houston schools, J A Baker renewing The Leader subscription, and Howard Smith of New Mexico visiting. Also mentions Street and Co clothing sale, Hinson Hockaday Grain Co feed products, and Alice Thomas of Dallas spending Christmas with family.
Mrs Q Street returned Sunday from Memphis Texas where she visited her parents. Mr and Mrs S S Durland of Denison visited their daughter Mrs G H Gregg during the holidays. Mr J A Holt from north of Loving was a visitor in Graham Monday. Superior Dairy Ration offered best by test or money refunded by Bower Feed Store.
Local retailer promotes an egg booster product named Superior Egg Mask with the promise of increased egg production for poultry. Promotion highlights potential gains for farmers and backyard poultry keepers.
Mrs Katie Lewis resumes domestic routine at Archer City residence following a Christmas holiday visit with Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis.
Mrs. R. W. McFarlane is in Santa Cruz California visiting her daughter Miss Marguerite who heads the art department at the local school.
Mrs James Porter travels to Dallas this week with Mrs J E Burdick who recently underwent surgery there and is improving. Mr W A Andrews of Ehinsville visited Graham on business Tuesday, a pioneer figure in the Eliasville country who set sales figures for his Leader up to 1927.
Local retailer advertises all overcoats on sale at significantly reduced prices. Shoppers can find limited stock and bargain discounts across multiple styles and sizes.
Mr. R. J. Robertson renewed for The Leader while traveling Route A. Mrs. Grant Price of Tulsa Oklahoma visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Cochran in town.
Germantown Yarn offered at 20 cents a ball in all colors. Mr. Claude Cochran of Amarillo visits his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Cochran, in Germantown this week.
Mr W G Goldston called this week and moved the Leader figures up to 1927, adjusting prior data and signaling a new baseline for the publication. The note reflects a revision in year 1927 figures.
Miss Clyde Kisinger departed Saturday for her school in Coke County after spending Christmas holidays with relatives in Graham.
Mrs. S. A. Penix, reportedly ill for some time, departed for Fort Worth at the start of the week to seek medical treatment. Readers are reminded Vogue's Book of Etiquette and Emily's Blue Book of Social Usage are available at Graham Public Library.
Mr. W. S. Cole of Jean traveled to Graham for a business visit yesterday, meeting local officials and conveying company updates.
Mrs. E. H. Corley traveled to Olney at the start of the week to visit a son.
Mr A D Stewart conducted business during a Dallas visit this week meeting local executives and touring offices. The trip highlighted networking and potential investment interests in the city.
Mr L R Cockrell renewed his subscription to The Leader this week, continuing his support for the local newspaper.
Mr. J. Q. Adams returned Tuesday from a visit to Fort Worth, detailing experiences and remarks about his trip.
Lucy Gray Tidwell, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs H L Tidwell, marked her fourth birthday on January 6 with family celebrations.
Remnants of all kinds fill the shelves as price cuts lure shoppers. Bargain bins overflow with textiles and fabric scraps, inviting quick purchases and last chance deals. Local merchants advertise deep discounts on leftover fabrics and miscellaneous remnants.
A card from Pid. J. H. Fisher in Florida says he and his wife are among roses and that strawberries are ripe. He notes all vegetables are fine and asks The Leader to remember him to all his friends.
New Florsheim styles in kid and calfskin leathers offered at 7.45 dollars after a sale period of ten days. One lot with broken sizes lists 10 dollar values at 5.85 dollars.
Brandon Stewart of Vernon orders The Leader for 1926. Known as Daig by Graham school friends, he is a son of Mr and Mrs W A Stewart and holds a responsible position with Acme Tool Company in Vernon.
Men’s and young men’s suits go on sale this week and next at greatly reduced prices. Storewide event highlights affordable business attire for spring promotions and wardrobe updates.
Mr. E. L. Douglas of Jacksboro visited Graham yesterday. He has many friends in Graham who are always glad to see him and has read The Graham Leader practically all his life.
A little daughter was born and became part of the home of Mr and Mrs Howard Flack on December 29.
Street and Co offers final clearance prices on entire stock silk and wool dresses. Limited quantities remain for a short sale period.
Messrs. B. O. and T. E. Green wade were here this week. They buried their father at Dickens Texas and stopped to see old friends and manage interests in the Bunger territory.
Four-fold Germantown yarn offered at 20 cents a ball for one week. Best quality on ounce balls, all colors available.
Flem R. Hall of the Star-Telegram declares Atkins of Graham the greatest field goal kicker of the year in Texas, noting no other Texas high school or college player matched his total field goals.
Mrs. W. A. Ribble grieves for the death of her friend Mrs. Milson of Fort Worth, killed in an automobile accident in Fort Worth last Friday. Mrs. Milson had visited in Graham and her death will be learned with regret by those who have met her here.
Reverend Joe R. Mayes writes a tribute thanking pioneer settlers of Fish Creek following the death of Mr. J. W. Harty during the holidays. The piece reflects on community memory and local life.
A meeting of the Young County Farm Bureau will be held in the Graham courthouse next Saturday afternoon January 9 at 2 o clock for electing delegates to the convention in Dallas January 21 and 22.
Miss Mary Frances Miller will present her pupils in a piano recital in the high school auditorium Friday January 8 at 7 30 o clock p m. Miss Miller has some talented pupils and a good program will be rendered.
Mr H M Orr of Jean was a business visitor in Graham Monday reviewing local trades and meeting business leaders during a short stay.
Pedigreed S C White Leghorn cock erels for sale. Write for prices. O C Lowry South Bend Tex. 2021c¢
Floy Tom Phillips, from Lubbock, returned home at the start of the week to visit his parents Mr and Mrs S H Phillips. He is a student at the new Tech College and plays in an orchestra to support himself.
Mrs R G Taylor sent the editor turnips last week and her husband Mr R G Taylor brings vegetables to the office claiming they are from his garden when extra fine. Mrs Taylor and the girls consistently raise fine vegetables.
Mr. J. F. Gilmore renewed for The Leader and Wichita Daily Times this week. A county resident for many years he has read The Leader nearly his entire life and has lived in the area since boyhood.
Mr. H. C. Walker, confined in the county jail, crafts rag rugs and knitted gloves and other items for sale. His work has earned first prize at the Young County Fair, highlighting his skilled handiwork despite imprisonment.
Mrs W B Dodds of Amsherst Texas visits daughter Mrs W A Thomas in town. Sam Rumback of Littlefield is in the community on business. Mr and Mrs Clinton Crick entertain a fine little daughter. Rev E M Agee preached at the Baptist Church. Next Sunday is the regular day for Pastor Rev I W Fulgham. Jim Bob Watson, recovering from typhoid fever, can go out with friends. G W Mahaney returned to Fort Worth to be with nephew George Mahaney in hospital. Stella Parsons returned from a ten day visit in Fort Worth. Mr and Mrs L D Lovett returned from Dallas.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Little are the proud parents of a baby girl born January 1. Mother and child are reported in good health.
James Alden Bowron has been very ill during the current week, with family and associates monitoring his condition and seeking medical care as needed.
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