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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1923
Page
4
The article notes unusually mild dry weather across Texas for three weeks with a near April feel and no showers except a few days around December 26. Wheat is in fair condition thanks to November rains. a severe freeze could harm volunteer oats and wheat. Farmers report ground preparation for the new year but remain concerned about dryness.
Mrs. N. S. Farmer is slowly recovering from an attack of pneumonia, according to a local health update. No complications reported as she rests at home and follows doctor advised care.
Mrs. M. E. Short recovered after several sick days. Joe Johnson of Loving visited Graham on business Monday. Superintendent and Mrs. H. B. Cogdell reported their baby was ill for several days but is now improving.
Megargel is mourning as W. J. Haden editor of the Megargel Post lies ill. He is the father of the Haden boy living in town.
Mr. and Mrs. Knox Criswell have moved to Graham and are at home on Virginia Street. Mr Criswell will not have to spend so much time on the road now. He has spent much of his time in town and finds living in Graham more convenient. The Criswells are welcomed to Graham.
J. A. Allen renewed his subscription to The Leader this week, keeping faith with the first issue. Major Graves visited Allen prior to his start, and Allen confirmed his name as a subscriber. The Leader thanks these faithful supporters who helped sustain the paper through tough times.
The city paints fire plugs red with silver tips to improve visibility. Water Superintendent Jesse Tackett oversees the repainting and emphasizes the effort aims to deter parking too close to the plugs and protect water infrastructure.
M. K. Graham A. A. Morrison Dr. W. A. Morris and W. C. Beil returned from a weeklong hunting trip in the Corpus Christi country. They killed nearly 150 ducks but found the warm weather hampered the hunt. The party had previously hunted along the coast last winter and killed more ducks than they could dispose of.
The Star-Telegram shows Kent Williams and O K Giles with three deer they killed on a deer trip. The pair counted six deer and Mr Williams says the annual hunt is over and he will be at his hamburger stand on the west side of the square. Mr and Mrs Williams enjoyed their month long vacation.
W. L. Yancey of Eliasville visited Graham last week. He rarely visits Graham now but proudly showed a newly acquired diamond ring to friends during the visit.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Babb announce the birth of their daughter Bettie Jean born this morning January 11. The father tried the old tale of saying papa to hear the sound and jokes it will take a few days to grow accustomed to being a father. The Babbs are very proud of their daughter.
Henry Ford announces the construction of a $6,000,000 automobile plant in Chicago, signaling a major expansion in production capacity for the company. The project underscores Ford's commitment to growing manufacturing facilities and jobs in the region.
The Wichita Falls editorial argues Texas needs more revenue but warns oil counties like Wichita and Young are overtaxed. It urges opposing new taxes targeting the oil industry and calls for rallying behind oil-region representatives to block additional levies.
R F E Sherrill of Haskell spent the start of the week in the city and recalled Graham's growth since he lived there more than thirty years ago. He married Miss Katy Taylor, sister of Mrs C M Rickman, and met many old friends during his visit.
Maybell Griffin of Baltimore won 500 dollars in cash and a dress valued at 1000 dollars in a beauty contest. She now faces income tax on the prizes, both cash and dress.
The 1923 dog tax is now due with collector DeGraffenreid enforcing payments. The ordinance started June 1922. few paid by September and early October. New ordinance makes owning an untaxed dog a finable offense. The editor notes personal dog and tag theft and defers judgment to taxpayers and council. The collector insists the new tax is due.
The Jeffery well, located about 3.5 miles north of Graham, began flowing after a shot last week. It has produced about 30 barrels so far and is expected to be cleaned out and become a producer. The 4000 foot deep well had a checkered history but now seems more promising.
William Marsh Folwell died at his Graham home on January 8 after a short illness. Survived by sister Mrs Albert McGee of St Joseph Missouri and two children Ethel Folwell of St Louis and Combs Folwell of Graham. He moved from Nashville to Graham about three years ago and ran a local business. Interment at Mt Olivet Cemetery in Nashville Tennessee.
Report from Henry Chapel notes residents returning for the new year with farming, a Christmas tree at the school house, and old Santa promising to return if children stay good. School resumed Monday, Miss Bessie visited Jacksboro, and several families from Fort Worth Breckenridge and Breckenridge gathered for Christmas.
A family recounts a warm holiday week with a New Year doctor visit for a sore thumb. Grandma Jarnagin enjoyed a Christmas feast with the children and grandchildren while Callie Shannon of Dallas was not at home.
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