Local Notes and Notices from Graham Region
Mrs. Jim Matthews is improving and Rev. Hall slowly recovers from grip. J W Mercer visits from New Castle. Charlie Parsons returned from Brownwood. E C Stovall discusses irrigation farm on Clear Fork. W S Thedford renews Leader subscription. E H Smith family plans to move south of town. Young people attend Newcastle entertainment. S B Street Co shows Zi on City laces and Constance embroideries. J H Vick orders Leader for his son Arthur in Judkins Texas.
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J. H. Vick
Finis
Arthur
Judkins
Texas
Local notices and chatter from Olney and Fort Worth
W. H. Staton and H. L. Leberman visit Olney with plans and literature spread. Doak Matthews departs to Oxford Mississippi to enter hardware business. Lost brown overcoat with black muffler. leave at Stovall’s office. Bowman Lumber Co. manager Doak Matthews connected to D. G. Vick & Co. and Firemen's Band member plans.
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Stovall
Jac Nillan
J. W. McAlister
Bowman Lumber Company
West Texas
Fort Worth
Doak Matthews
Oxford
Mississippi
Doak
D. G. Vick & Co
Firemen
Confederate Veterans Honor Daughters of the Confederacy
A report recalls a January gathering at Comrade W. M. Matthews home where Ex Confederate Veterans shared gratitude for the Daughters of the Confederacy. The narrative includes memorials to S. D. Davis and a letter from S. D. Rogers describing Young County settlement life in New Mexico with weather, crops, and stock.
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W. M. Matthews
South
Daughters of the Confederacy
Lost heavy black coat with velvet collar in Graham
A lady reports a heavy black coat with velvet collar lost on Graham streets last evening. Finder is asked to return it to this office.
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Graham
Angell's Comedians Offer Fresh Scenic Show
The piece promises surprising acts in Angell's Comedians with new scenery equipment and a lineup of specialties befitting a city attraction. Special vaudeville features include Wilson and Delzell and Little Carmen.
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Angell
Wilson
Delzell
Little Carmen
Confederate Cross of Honor Found for Owner
A Confederate Cross of Honor was found the first of the week and can be claimed by the owner by calling at S. B. Street & Co.
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S. B. Street & Co
First Vendors Lien for $1000 on Aham
A notice states a first vendors lien for 1000 dollars on Aham, with reference to Boyd Street. The terse fragment indicates a secured claim and a location related to the property or debtor.
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Ted
Boyd Street
Madison’s Pert In Giving the Executive Mansion Its Name
Historians dispute how the White House acquired its name. A Washington historian notes Madison’s likely influence in christening the residence after a 1814 fire and repainting when funds were scarce. The legal name remained executive mansion, though the term White House gained prominence after Madison’s era.
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Madison
Executive Mansion
White House
Washington
Capitol
Congress
Tiger versus Ram Ends in Ferocious Death Duel
A tiger in Calcutta zoo defeats a fighting ram when the ram is lowered into the cage. The ram charges the tiger from a corner as it stretches and butts the tiger to death. The tale, from the New York Press, highlights the tiger’s fearsome power and unexpected vulnerability.
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Calcutta Zoological Gardens
New York Press
A Legendary Paris Tip At The Ritz Hotel
A man recalls John W. Gates wowed a Paris waiter at the Ritz. Gates gave Olivier a 1000 franc note during a private dinner, explaining it would set a generous example for the others. The relato r notes Gates’ bold generosity and restaurant gratuity gesture.
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John W. Gates
Paris
Gates
Ritz Hotel
Olivier
John
Oliver
New York Sun
The Duke of Wellington’s Oxford Speech Advice
The Duke mispronounced Jacobus with a short second syllable and later Carolus with a long one, learning from the mistake. He advised aspiring orators to say what they have to say and avoid quoting Latin, a warning from Pall Mall Gazette reflected in the note.
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Bro
G. W. Black
Donnell
Christ
Jesus
Duke of Wellington
Oxford
Jacobus
Carolus
Etiquette Tip Prompts Simple Table Lesson
A Boston Transcript quip recalls a brief lesson on dining manners. A buyer sends a dollar for table etiquette instructions and receives a slip showing one word: Eat. The exchange humorously frames practical-advice culture.
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Boston Transcript
Optimist’s Baby and Ruins Referenced in Humorous Exchange
A Washington Herald quote notes fine ruins in Egypt kept in good repair. A joke from London Punch contrasts an optimistic baby in bed with a yawning father, implying hopeful attitudes and humor.
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Egypt
Washington Herald
Papa
London
Couldn't Do It Mrs Housekeep and The Tramp
A brief dialogue from the Boston Transcript features a housekeeper scolding a tramp who claims a stiff neck. The exchange underscores social tension and blunt humor in a street vignette.
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Boston Transcript
Zion Gity Laces Display Promises Economy and Quality
Zion Laces from the modern Zion Lace Industries exhibit durable fine laces with exquisite beauty. The factory touts a duty free price advantage and high production rates with machines running 18 hours daily. Women are urged to visit lace counters for present or future savings.
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Zion
Zion Lace Industries
Gvvomen
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Telephone
Jim Matthews
J. W. Mercer
Newcastle
Little Wallace Price
Charlie Parsons
Brownwood
M. W. Sims
Rev. Hall
E. C. Stov- Tall
E. C. Stovall
Clear Fork
W. S. Thedford
E. H. Smith
Megargel
Constance
Lyon Hardware
W. H. Staton
Commercial Club
H. L. Leberman
Olney
F. Herron
Adgt
Young County Camp No. 127
S. D. Davis
W. M. Souter
New Mexico
Young County
Rockies
Oklahoma
Colorado
Old Mother Earth
McGlamery
Bently
Eliasville
M. O. Wallace
Jack Washburn
D. Rogers
Vick & Co
The
Innocent
Pope
Zion Gity
Sale Zion
Wincow
Lake Constance
Switzerland
Sentis Mountains
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