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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1917
Page
8
The article describes San Juan as a low-roofed pink and white tropical town with narrow streets and a lively plaza. Hotels cater poorly to Americans with prices near eight dollars daily, yet crowds enjoy Saturday music, open cafes, and a relaxed friendly atmosphere that contrasts with Broadway’s rush.
She-Is Miss Elderley attempts to draw him into a pairing as He-No resists. The muse of flirtation contrasts with caution in a playful social vignette.
A terse exchange questions auto factories stopping car production to make airplanes. The speaker predicts buyers will face consequences when they begin practicing, questioning the wisdom of such industry shifts.
Captain Kidd's crew toils for two hours with picks and sweat as a pirate grumbles that no potato might be buried on the hull island, signaling uncertainty about the treasure find.
A brief exchange between two rooks in a military setting contrasts attitudes toward sacrifice and the grim duty of peeling potatoes for the wounded or dead. One rookie questions dying for country while the other accepts the grim labor as part of service.
Readers question Bur banks activities in a described direction as the Louisville Courier-Journal notes concern over bank actions. The quote signals local debate or inquiry without detailing events or outcomes.
Stocks remain stubborn in a market skewed by war weary sentiment. Investors cling to bonds while speculative favorites fade as tickertape shows dwindling demand for risky assets.
A witty note questions if a movie actor is absent minded yet claims he never forgets himself. The remark plays on memory and self reference in a light, humorous line.
A playful exchange features Charlie predicting social prominence next winter and Ferdie agreeing with a jovial haw. The dialogue centers on status and wit in a festive social setting.
The article traces early stringed instruments in Egypt, noting lyres in a 4975 B.C. tomb at Guseh and a seven note scale in 3892 B.C. Theaters of Thebes used lyre music to inspire builders, though players were held in low esteem despite ornate instruments.
The article explains how Chinese women prepare beans into essences and foods like bean curd and gelatin. It compares bean processing to Western butter and jam making, noting regional variations and the craft becoming an industry in urban areas.
The dialogue notes Jigsworth’s keen attention to his rich wife and suggests hopes that after four or five years of marriage he might gain control of her property. The exchange hints at marital trust and financial leverage within a late century social setting.
A dialogue hints at Young Green entering Wall Street with a wary view of fate. The talk contrasts dangers from bulls and bears, suggesting a risky path and uncertain outcome for his ventures in the market.
A line from the Louisville Courier Journal hints at domestic habits with emphasis on flow and housekeeping. The quip mentions more lugs than cookery and references canned soup and beans along with a candelabra in a wry style.
In a brief dialogue a wife asserts herself in a verbal contest with her husband. The exchange highlights a gender dynamic where she rarely voices her own side, while he doubts her willingness to speak.
The earth has a little over 197 million square miles of surface with about 28 million square miles of arable soil. One person must live off roughly 11 acres worldwide, and famine in Belgium and Poland shows the stakes as Europe suffers amid food shortages.
Old Cabin Pilot a carrier pigeon owned by Al Vowles lived at 14 Dunedin terrace St Paul. It was sold to Edmonton Alberta eight months, escaped and returned 1200 miles to 412 East Belvidere street. Vowles plans to replace it with two young birds and calls the flight a world record.
A Canadian designer unveils a motorboat with a disappearing propeller and shaft. When a sand bar or obstruction rises into a housing above the keel the propeller can be raised, converting the craft into a rowboat. An automatic throttle adjusts engine speed, and a foot lever controls speed without touching the engine.
The dialogue shows a bank manager insisting that Miss Jones balance the books while Miss Jones responds with a wary but witty retort about the manager's fussiness. The exchange hints at workplace tension and meticulous accounting habits.
A humorous exchange featuring Puck’s quip about a husband’s doubt over his wife’s simple tastes. The snippet highlights social wit and light domestic irony in a vintage style.
The article describes California Indian hunting tools using mountain ash willow and elder bows and carriso reed arrows. Reed straightened by heat, glue from chamise wood, and stone arrowheads sharpened by deer horn. It notes strict tribal game laws and the impact of white settlers on game depletion.
The piece asserts youth as a perpetual spring fueling vitality across life. It contrasts enduring youthfulness with aging minds and warns that midlife monotony comes from diminished springs of youth rather than time. It cites examples of “old men of thirty or forty” who squander life’s resources.
Under a New York legislature edict the Erie canal will replace horse and mule power with motor-driven tugs. For 80 years mules and horses powered canal traffic. The change aims to speed freight, relieve railroads, and support wartime needs.
A humorous cartoon caption notes Mrs. Pardee reads about an English woman who has sent four husbands to the front and lost them all. Pardee quips about whether she has resumed recruiting.
A nurse confirms the patient is light headed and the doctor notes the Blond hair tint preferred by the physician.
A witty exchange contrasts charm in prospectuses with the skepticism of observers. The dialogue hints at the allure and limits of promotional material in business or investment contexts.
A brief exchange on a ship deck prompts a passenger to correct a mistaken quarter-deck reference. The captain insists on payment to remain aboard, signaling a tense moment at sea.
A brief overheard dialogue shows Reggie confessing his madness when apart from Regina. Regina responds that being away makes her forgetful, highlighting a playful, intimate exchange.
A humorous exchange wonders what age suits a chaperon, with one character quipping that espionage would be appropriate. The dialogue plays on social expectations and light intrigue within a witty period tone.
A fragment notes futures dealing, mentioning starting a savings account for a new baby. It references an heir fund and a judge. The text is incomplete but indicates financial planning linked to family events.
A stranded speaker recalls an unhappy ending of a play, noting the scene at Yapbank, a way station 42 miles out, as the setting for the conclusion. The remark frames the journey and destination with a hint of disappointment.
A humorous exchange ponders who coined the line Tomorrow never comes with a quip about a debt collector. The joke plays on procrastination and credit pressures in a light, dated voice.
A brief dialogue at a bazaar features a mean patron sighing I am spent after touring stalls. A cynical friend retorts whether the exhaustion came from spending money, capturing a sharp social quip.
A. E. L. Knight announces the 1917 Dallas State Fair will run October 13 to 28 with the most complete exhibit program yet. New structures and improved facilities, higher premiums across agricultural and livestock classes, and new pigeon classifications mark the expanded exposition. Catalogues will be printed and mailed within about thirty days by W. H. Stratton, Secretary.
Dallas announces the 1917 State Fair to be held October 13 to 28 with heightened emphasis on agricultural and livestock departments. President R. E. L. Knight cites Texas vast resources and educative aims, promising record prize purses to support farmers and breeders nationwide.
The State Fair of Texas opens October 13 1917 after 32 years of planning with a widened program and larger premiums. Amusements include Singers Midgets and international acts. automobile races and an expanded automobile show move to the Vehicle Building with farm implements exhibits occupying the former auto building.
Dallas firm completes fireproof concrete horse and sheep barns at the State Fair of Texas. The $40 barn project enhances facilities across the exposition set for October 13 to 28, with major improvements in almost every department for the upcoming fair.
The State Fair of Texas schedule for October 13 to 28 features a marquee matchup between the University of Texas and Oklahoma State University. Rivalry promises a game worth traveling for, with other important contests and added seating to accommodate fans.
Dallas notes the State Fair of Texas will award eight prizes to herdsmen for skill in preparing animals for show rings. The premiums mark an innovation hoped to please exhibitors statewide.
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