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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1925
Page
4
Mrs Akers writes heartfelt messages from a former county citizen about the death of her father in a Dallas hospital. She reflects on loss, longing, and the hope of joining loved ones in Heaven, mentioning brother Shelton and distant sisters and brothers.
Miss Mollie Campbell daughter of Mr and Mrs R Campbell longtime Olney residents married B P Mathais of Wertham at the parents home at noon Sunday January 4 1925 Rev W R Harber officiated The couple will reside in Taft Texas Miss Campbell a respected teacher in Graham public schools prior to Christmas notes and praise from Olney Enterprise
Storewide clearance continues with big bargains through January. Customers are urged to hurry before the sale ends.
The column notes divorces are easy to obtain while school funding taxes remain contentious. It recalls a California woman averting a burglary without fainting and a Dresden-like reaction to rights. It reports Weldon Bailey’s wife obtaining a Vernon divorce, and the Texas Supreme Court writ in Johnson vs Carr over El Paso County land. Additionally it praises John W. McFarlane of Palestine for yielding the highest cotton per acre in Texas, framing him as a rugged, productive representative of national industry.
A poem dedicated to the National Theatre notes an open poetry season. Manager Mr Larmour tried a vaudeville show. bankruptcy halted plans and only one member reached Graham. One performer suffered a wardrobe mishap when his trousers torn. Larmour lent pants, the man vanished without a trace.
The text praises a vaudeville run at the National Theatre. It notes the slogan We are here to entertain and to please and describes acts by the main squeeze, mirth arousers, and a manager with trousers gone. It commends well sustained dramatic features and swift comedy feats, claiming every act is worth the money.
A light verse contrasts animal sounds with human vanity noting how animals advertise instinctively while humans often hesitate to advertise. It lists many creatures and their calls to humorously crown man as the slowest at self-promotion.
About 17,000,000 motor vehicles are registered in the United States, more than 87 percent of the world total. The year saw a gain of 22,000,000 registrations over the prior year. 3,650,000 vehicles produced in 1924 valued at $2,279,096,000. Gasoline use reached over 6 billion gallons costing around $1.12 billion. Rail shipments totaled 726,000 carloads of autos and parts.
An employee tells the boss he has an idea and the boss cautions to treat the small thing carefully, insisting it must be left alone. The exchange illustrates workplace humor and the dynamic between impulse and caution.
Miss Winnie Davis of El Paso and Mr. Robert Bailey of San Antonio wed during Christmas holidays. Davis, a Graham High School alumna and former teacher, is a niece of John Kisinger. Bailey, a traveling salesman for auto accessories, works in the San Antonio area.
Miss Bert Barnett of this city wed L. T. Smith of Graham in a Sunday ceremony at the Baptist pastorium. Rev. Moody officiated. The bride, daughter of Mrs. T. M. Barnett, is well regarded in both communities. The groom is a Graham businessman. They will reside in Graham.
Mr. Thos Givens who has run machine shops in Graham for over two years has purchased new machinery and established shops in Olney. Givens is a skilled machinist and Graham regrets losing him.
A short devotional line proclaims that those who seek sanctuary in God remain secure and will receive an eternal inheritance.
The Hughes and Willerford families thank Graham residents for sympathy during the illness and death of Mrs. Mary Herron. They appreciate tender words, deeds, and floral offerings from friends and neighbors.
The family of the late husband and father thank friends for support during his illness. They acknowledge his faithful fight and say God called him, and no one can oppose His will. Signed by Mrs. G. A. Woodrome Cleo Woodrome and Mrs O. V. Owen.
A reflective line about pursuing truth in all company and settings, noting its divine value in every place and person from friends to foes and across religious lines. The aphorism emphasizes universal access to truth beyond boundaries.
Mrs Geo B Hamilton hosted a New Years Bridge party with three tables in Olney. Guests included Mesdames Wolverton Davis O Callahan Ar wood Stanley Deets Nix Roach Hutchings Cozart and Miss Cecillia Cozart with S S Stanley Jr and Skein Stanley Jr assisting. High score won a lunch set while second earned perfume and low score received a painted bridge set.
Tom Mix returns to the screen in The Last of the Duanes a Zane Grey tale at the National Theatre for two days beginning Friday January 22. Early returns from director Lynn Reynolds praise the two fisted adventure likely to be among Mix's best performances.
Blond Bess comments on class and appearance noting some girls are born poor and face poverty, while others can afford a stylish bob haircut. The remark contrasts economic hardship with social styling in a provocative old newspaper voice.
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