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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1924
Page
10
True resident J B Foster announces his bid for Sheriff of Young County subject to the Democratic primary on July 26. He arrived in 1887, has never been arrested or fined, and pledges to enforce the law impartially and fearlessly if elected. Foster asks voters to consider his long residence and Democratic loyalty as he campaigns across the county.
New York debutantes participate in a religious study of the Psalms as a form of preparation and cultural expectation. The activity reflects social circles embracing spiritual discipline during a poised social season.
Fort Worth, Mrs. Nora L Flowers and her Fort Worth lawyers appeared in a case over becoming temporary administratrix of M. C. Robinson’s estate after his death near Jean on October 6, 1923. The court noted a September 1923 divorce on grounds of cruelty, ruling no remarriage within twelve months unless to each other, preventing a claimed common law marriage. A motion to appeal was filed as A. C. Casey was made permanent administrator.
Quotation by Roger W. Babson compares loyalty to mortar in building a successful organization, highlighting the essential role of faithful commitment in sustaining structure and growth.
Irene McLaren announces her candidacy for District Clerk of Young County subject to the Democratic primary in July. A widow with children, she highlights county roots court house experience and vows diligent service while balancing campaigning with family duties.
The Ladies of the local Baptist Church entertain visiting Baptist women from the county with a chicken dinner from noon to one and a varied program. The lineup includes devotional talks, songs, readings, and an open forum on encampment topics and local church prospects.
Dickens classic David Copperfield is adapted faithfully for the silver screen. The Liberty Theatre will show the film for three days starting February 6, with critics praising its adherence to the original story and the cast portraying beloved characters with realism.
A moral reflection contrasts a wealthy man's contempt for a street beggar with the belief that God, supreme ruler, will listen to the humblest soul. The piece emphasizes patient hearing before the divine.
The Austin Nursery advertises evergreens flowering shrubs roses and hardy climate proof natives. Catalog free and express payment. Satisfaction guaranteed. Information gladly given by F. T. Ramsey & Son Austin Texas and local representative W. D. Spivey.
A humorous exchange unfolds in a bank as a man asks for a check book for a lady who folds in the middle. The cashier greets him and inquiries what he can do, highlighting a money and etiquette vignette.
A porter asks if the tenant rang the bell after five minutes of silence. The tenant replies that he did not ring and explains they thought the porter was dead, judging by the bell's persistent toll.
Total building operations across the United States in 1923 reached about 5.5 billion dollars, the strongest year on record. The gain over 1922 was reported to be just under 25 percent, per national monthly building survey reports by S. W. Straus & Co. of Washington.
The Graham Leader and the Dallas Semi Weekly News each offer a one year subscription for 2.75 dollars. This deal combines two papers at a reduced price for readers in the region.
Washington Jan 30 Work on ballots in the Mayfield Peddy election case moves slower than expected delaying subpoenas for eight Texans. Luther Nickels asked the senate committee to summon witnesses on February 11, but the panel may hear them around March 1 with more names possibly added and kept confidential.
England shows rapid news reach as 6,000 billboards are dismantled in the tight isle. The fragment hints travelers may soon glimpse rural America.
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