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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1926
Page
10
Predisposing causes include weak physical condition poor nutrition colds influenza pneumonia pleurisy measles typhoid and bad living conditions. Early signs are persistent cough weight loss chest pain night sweats blood streaks in sputum and fluctuating temperatures. Consult a physician promptly and emphasize fresh air outdoor life sunshine wholesome food and periodic health exams to prevent spread, especially for children.
A braw Scotsman visiting Niagara Falls with an American friend hears the tale that a penny tossed into the Falls brings luck. He asks if there is string to attach to the penny, showing wry humor about the superstition.
Mr and Mrs John Horn of Loving were in Graham yesterday. John is recovering from a severe siege of flu that kept him home for weeks and he is now able to work.
Mr. W. A. Galloway visited the city Saturday afternoon and spoke of Arkansas fever returning. He predicts apples will ripen soon and praises Arkansas as having some of the finest fruit to be found.
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention in Amarillo adopted resolutions urgently requesting the Texas Legislature be called into session at once to consider bond validation matters. The action passed unanimously during the morning business session.
A fire at a cigar store was promptly fought by a quick thinking clerk who tossed a box of cigars onto the flames, extinguishing the blaze with the improvised method.
A factory description notes that Buick uses large presses and expanding dies to stamp fenders, body panels, radiators, hoods, and cowls in one operation. The shells are polished, copper plated to resist rust, nickel plated, and finished before assembly with a tested radiator core.
A neighborly obituary recalls Frank Hefner born 1847 in Alabama. He moved to Hunt County as a boy, then to Peach Creek near Eliasville, served as a steady friend and nurse, hunter, and faithful church member. Funeral held June 24 led by Rev Schneider. wife and children mourn his loss.
Verse mashup retells nursery characters in modern slang with updated imagery including a cow in a tin can and Jack Horner smoking. The fragmented lines mix old rhymes with contemporary symbols and cheeky imagery.
The anecdote recalls Judge Landis as a formidable judge in Chicago asking a witness about insurance papers and fire timing. A nervous respondent cites a delayed fire sale ad as the reason, illustrating his stern courtroom demeanor and famed scrutiny.
A reflection on the Rio Grande as a dividing line between poverty and prosperity, describing the south as barren and chaotic while the north boasts orange groves, thriving plantations, education, health, and good governance. The writer urges appreciation of life in the United States by contrast.
An old English lady asks a well mannered boy if his parents attend Sunday School and then sends him to fetch a bun with a penny while noting that God sees him. Earlier an elderly couple consider killing their pig to mark an upcoming silver wedding.
A short reflection notes that some people let minor irritations dominate their thinking. It suggests patience and perspective can reduce needless grumbling and promote calmer daily life.
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