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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1911
Page
7
A store circular advertises A F Stewart and Son molasses at 65 cents reduced 20 percent and Teddy Bear Roasted Coffee at 25 percent off. It promotes Bohemian branded canned vegetables and fruits with special season prices and invites inspection of canned English peas June corn beets beans table peaches raspberries cherries and other lines including Foots and Wapco canned goods.
Leslie's Weekly notes Canada's vast uncharted regions, with 600000 square miles explored mainly along a dozen old routes. The piece estimates 15 000 to 25 000 inhabitants in areas fifteen times Ohio, and that half the population has white ancestry while most others carry some Indian blood.
Annie Laura Miller recalls a Leicester hospital for old retainers and a wood-paneled kitchen with copper pots. She notes St Marys chimes near a hotel room, Tom Moores Minstrel Boy, a chapel with an Earl of Leicester and his long lived wife, a bronze monument, and Saturday bread for the poor as bequested, ending with a pensioner’s castle plea to return.
The document lists bank assets including loans and discounts, U S bonds, cash items, and due from other banks totaling 951 400 99 with liabilities showing capital stock, surplus, profits, and deposits. It records sworn figures by cashier R E Lynch with directors attesting on January 16, 1911 in Young County Texas.
The Malden Massachusetts birthplace of Adoniram Judson is now owned by the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society. Refitted as a house for home missionaries it will serve for rest and recovery. Built as a Congregational parsonage during William Emerson's pastorate it was later private property and now preserved as a historic site.
Wealthy Russian stamp collector M. Stemmer of St. Petersburg claimed five old German stamps were unique. Prince Troubetskoi mocked the claim and traded duplicates from U S dealers for 5500 dollars. After persuasion the five stamps sold for 12500 dollars and Stemmer exclaimed the set is truly unique.
The Woman's Municipal league of New York forms four junior leagues to teach children and possibly parents the obligation of citizens to keep streets clean and make the city healthier and more beautiful.
A historical newspaper fragment describes Belshbastar reading and a stenographer's translation of a formal letter. The text quotes Mene mene te kel upharsin and notes a continued feast, implying a continuation of social events after receiving an expected favor.
In a sharp exchange Senator Sorghum questions a man's tariff views and jokes he can guess the stance once he learns the man’s business. The remark highlights partisan rhetoric and curiosity about economic positions.
Dissolution of the partnership between Geo H McLaren and R L Tankersley under the name Young County Abstract & Title Co by mutual consent. Tankersley retires. McLaren remains owner of the name. Tankersley will operate as R L Tankersley Land Co sole proprietor. Also includes an offer for canvassing agents for two sensational books with pricing and commissions.
The newspaper presents its self styled claim as the greatest of its type with bold typography and sweeping assertions likely from a promotional or humorous section. No hard news details are provided in the visible text.
The Thrice-a-Week World promotes impartial coverage and prompt reporting. Subscriptions run every other day except Sunday at $1.00 yearly, with a combined offer for the World and The Graham Leader at $1.65 per year.
At the Methodist Church the pastor will preach Sunday morning at 11 oclock. At 7 the presiding elder of the Weatherford district Dr. James Campbell will preach. Dr Campbell is described as a strong preacher and one of the brainiest men in Texas. Everyone is welcome. F E Singleton Pastor.
Several of the Woodmen of World from here attended the installation and banquet at Olney Saturday night. Col Stroud and family returned Friday from Fort Worth and other points south. John D Vanhorn and family came in Friday from Nocona Texas. They will make their home here. Mr and Mrs T J Sims returned Wednesday from Arkansas. Monroe Rhoden and family, visiting here, left Monday for Columbia Tennessee. Sunday School hour changed to 3 30 p m due to W A Allen conducting a singing class at Shinola at 2 30. Everyone invited to come out.
A. F. Stewart & Son offer Dr Shoop s Health Coffee a 25 cent package that makes 100 cups from pure toasted grains malt nuts and other ingredients with no real coffee. It is prepared in a minute eliminating long boiling time.
J L Williamson administrator of J A Baker deceased has filed his final account and requested discharge. All interested parties must file objections by the January term 1911. Court in Graham convenes second Monday in January. D D Cusenbary Clerk. O H Brown Sheriff.
The Eliasville column notes a warm spell ending with a Sunday norther and lists visits from Mrs. DeLong and Mrs. Ward of Newcastle plus several sick residents including Mrs. D. J. Newell and Miss Lois. Local road work advances toward a graded clay surface easing sand hazards.
The entry lists U S Bonds to secure circulation premiums and various cash items including checks and notes totaling 10,000.00. It shows specie and legal tender, a redemption fund, stock paid in 850,000.00, surplus 8,318.94, due to other banks 2,563.67 and to state and private banks 68,955.15, with total 152,415.54 and miscellaneous items 77.53.
A promotional offer provides a one year subscription to The Leader and The Dallas News for 1.75 dollars total. The deal targets readers seeking extended newspaper access at a reduced price.
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