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Newspaper

Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1912

Page

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Ramsey to Speak for Governor Candidacy Across Towns

Judge W F Ramsey will address voters at the county courthouse at 2 PM about his bid for Governor. He plans a 10 AM speech in a nearby town and a 8:30 PM address in Jacksboro, with a reception escorted by the Women’s Band at the Moun Inside Hotel. He advocates clean politics and opposes corruption.

W. F. Ramsey Court House Jacksboro Judge Ramsey Mouninside Ram Iit

Summer Suit Sale Promises Half Price Deals

An old newspaper snippet advertises summer suits at reduced prices. It highlights a sale where suits listed at five dollars are offered for two dollars and fifty cents, suggesting limited stock and a promotional push.

Storewide Closeout Offers and Free Delivery for Large Purchases

We are determined to reduce our stock and will offer very close prices on everything in the store. We invite you to call and see what we are doing. Goods sent free to any express office in the county for purchases of $5.00 or more.

The Price Is the Thing by Woe Verse SR Ra F Short

A fragment mentions Woe verse and the line The Price is the Thing attributed to F Short Co. with unclear context. It appears as a literary note or ad snippet from a period publication, lacking full details on author date or venue. The readable entities include The Price Is the Thing and Short Co.

RA. F. Short & CO

Rock Island to Improve Bridgeport-Graham Line

Austin July 5 Railroad Commissioner Williams received a letter from C W Jones Rock Island vice president stating the company will begin immediate work to improve the Bridgeport Graham branch. An inspection found the line in poor condition and the roadbed ballast and trackage will be upgraded to meet commission specifications.

Austin, Tex Williams C. W. Jones Rock Island Mayfield Bridgeport-Graham Mr. Jones

B Y P U Program Doctrinal Meeting Details

The notice lists speakers and topics for a B Y P U doctrinal meeting led by Miss Rose Carmack with Miss Ed na Long and Miss Jew ee ll Steen discussing prayer. Mr Mabry Short and Mr J T Rickman address prayer methods and the Holy Spirit as helper. A big clearance sale ad runs on 8th Street. News copy deadlines shift to Tuesday noon for Wednesday press and Thursday mail.

Rose Carmack Edna Long

Baptist Camp Meeting Opens Tomorrow at Clear Fork Grounds

Ten day Baptist gathering draws crowds from Throckmorton Shackelford Stephens Archer Palo Pinto and Jack counties with a landmark camp ground setting and prominent preachers. The Young County Sunday School Association holds its fifth annual Graham convention in the Presbyterian church from Monday night through the 16th and 17th led by Mrs. Alpin W Curtis and Dr W M Anderson with delegates expected countywide.

Clear Fork Throckmorton Shakleford Stephens Archer Palo Pinto Jack Young County Sunday School Association Presbyterian Church Graham Alpin W. Curtis South W. M. Anderson

Sunday School Attendance and Offerings by Denomination

On Sunday July 7 Christians led by a special effort had 319 present at Bible school with $10.49 offerings. Methodists counted 219 with 17 new pupils and $12.90. Baptists had 188 with $14.45 and Presbyterians 166 with $9.36.

Methodists Baptists Presbyterians

Orozco vows guerrilla campaign after defeat in Mexico

Gen. Orozco declares he will abandon pitched battles and wage guerrilla warfare from now on. He plans to strike the Federals while avoiding direct clashes, devastate a wide region, and recruit from the territories he traverses as he targets Madero's government and Sonora. He considers moving toward Juarez with advisers and may extend operations toward Mexico City areas.

Tinue Orozco Madero Juarez Here Casas Grandes Huerta Sonora Mexico

Trades Day draws huge crowd amid rains and hopeful crops

A Graham Trades Day drew a big crowd last Monday with visitors from nearby areas. Attendees praised the rainfall and forecasts, wagering corn yields near thirty bushels per acre and noting strong small grain yields. Merchants reported brisk business and extra staff.

Graham

Coal Found At Loving In Texas Mine Discovery

Alex Ringhoffer showed specimens of coal found this morning in the Sallie Alice shaft one mile west of Loving on the W. 5 Purselley lease. A five foot vein was found at 110 feet depth with five inches of parting. Ringhoffer, an experienced miner, says the coal is the best he has seen in Texas. Machinery is ordered and mining to begin by early September.

Loving Young County Tex Alex Ringhoffer Sallie-Alice Purselley Ringhoffer Texas

Quiet Fourth Observed in Graham with Shops Closed

The Fourth of July in Graham was marked by unusual quietness as most businesses closed except drug stores. residents left town to celebrate. The scene resembled a Sunday, with no traffic or crowds visible, and only drug clerks, telephone operators, and printers remaining in town.

Graham

Ina May Price’s Sixth Birthday Party

On Monday July 8 Ina May Price celebrated turning six with about fifty young friends. A peanut hunt and outdoor games preceded cream and cake served by Mrs Price and attendants. The guests offered congratulations and gifts as the joyful party concluded.

Ina May Price

A Silver Bollar at 65e in Our Big Sale

S. B. Street & Co presents a bold offer during the big sale with the silver bollar at 65e highlighted as a key value. The notice urges shoppers to act fast before stock runs out and emphasizes savings on select items.

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Stu Ramsey Curtis Nannie W Terian Church Lund Hope Id Oming. Ris State ’ Fu W. Neeting the Despendon Store Agea Oe Ike Bridgeport-Graham Line B. Street & Co Sunday School Association J. M. Parker Indian Mound C. W. Hinson Chihuahua Colums Safe and S. B. Street & Co
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