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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1918
Page
8
A sale highlights high quality men’s boots currently priced around $14.00 to $16.00 elsewhere, offered for a short time at $11.50. The lower price targets value seekers and may attract bargain shoppers seeking durable footwear.
Military training postponed until snow melts as student bodies plan new Red Cross club with girls joining. Interscholastic League work expands for both boys and girls. debate topics shift and track is canceled due to equipment. Weatherford meet looms, exams begin, new school building slated with auditorium and library. Graham seniors order a class ring and Miss Sadie Scott misses days.
The President and Hoover urge sparing red meats and substituting white meats like poultry. If families kept small flocks of chickens, red meat savings could be realized. rural areas alone cannot meet demand, so every household should rear poultry in backyards.
More than 11,500 Dallas school children are members of Junior Red Cross auxiliaries pledging to support Red Cross work. A large percentage already assist by making supplies, with 1,800 children able to knit and 200 able to make sweaters and helmets.
Pear Burners at Norris Johnson High School face a decision on fuel for the athletic meet. Burns choose either kerosene or gasoline in a trial run to determine best performance and safety.
Washington reports General Pershing ordered a motor mechanic regiment recruitment for the aviation corps in France. The United States public service reserve issued a call for skilled artisans aged 18 to 20 and 31 to 40 to apply at army recruiting stations to help build and ready aircraft for combat. A total of seven thousand trained men are needed to assemble planes and maintain flight readiness.
In a period of food shortage, readers are urged to stop feeding table scraps to cats and dogs. Instead, the wastes should be fed to chickens, which will convert them into usable food and help replace red meat.
Elizabeth Wright offers a reward for the return of a gold wristwatch with Swiss movement lost between Henderson House and Dan Doolan's. Contact seeks its safe recovery.
An income tax officer will visit Olney on February 20 22 Newcastle February 23 25 Graham February 26 28 to assist residents with 1917 income tax returns. Citizens must report in person and bring information as the officer will not call. The notice explains exemptions and tax calculations under both 1916 and 1917 laws and provides sample scenarios for single and married individuals with dependents.
Information from Denver indicates officers will depart for Dallas tonight with W. F. Drummond a former Federal Reserve Bank accountant accused of stealing Liberty Bonds valued at $65,000.
W. J. Haynes died of apoplexy just after noon today. He appeared in his usual health when he was stricken. A. H. Sanders was at a drug store nearby and alerted others. Haynes was carried home on a stretcher and died after reaching home. Breckenridge Democrat.
Mrs Minnie Philpot of Gonzales Texas describes a five year pain in her left side and back that left her unable to work or stand alone. After reading a Birthday Almanac she tried Cardui and reports rapid improvement by the second day and two years of lasting health. She urges others to try Cardui today.
Despite rain and cold, Red Cross room activity remained steady this week with Mrs A A Morrison named chair of the packing committee. Last week’s shipments included 210 abdominal bandages 580 many allied bandages 180 bandages 410 head bandages 78 pajama suits 4 comforts 2 quilts 5 feather pillows. An electric motor and other conveniences were donated and installed by W F Babb. A box of gauze was packed ready for shipment.
Henry G Frie a county resident since 1876 seeks the Tax Collector post, subject to the Democratic primary in July. A longtime India Mound community member praised as courteous and capable, he promises to perform duties to the best of his ability if elected.
Notice dated January 18 1918 states merchants will sell U S Government Thrift Stamps 25c each with free books and encourages daily purchases to support thrift and war funding. It lists local businesses applying as permit holders and notes five dollar saving certificates redeemable at post office or bank.
The piece notes G A Woodrum’s candidacy for Public Weigher of Precinct No 1 in the Democratic primary. It portrays him as a ten year Young county resident, mostly near Graham, claiming reliability and businesslike duty. Also included is a Sheriff’s election notice for a school district tax measure in February 1918.
The Newcastle Register reports the marriage of Truman Smith and Miss Zilla Kenney at Graham last Saturday. The couple, well known in Newcastle, receive congratulations and best wishes for a long, happy life together. Mrs. Cris Black died Sunday night after a short illness and was buried Monday, with the Register extending sympathies to the family.
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