54 Killed in Fourth of July Festivities
Fifty four people died and hundreds were injured across the nation during Independence Day celebrations. Texas reported four deaths and many injuries, with two fatalities in Jacksonville. Other states logged deaths: New York ten, Ohio ten, Illinois five, Pennsylvania five, Michigan four, Minnesota four, Kentucky three, Louisiana three, Alabama one, West Virginia one, Nebraska three, California one. Causes included fireworks and firearms, plus auto accidents and drownings.
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America
Daily Papers
Texas
New York
Ohio
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Minnesota
Kentucky
Louisiana
Alabama
West Virginia
Nebraska
California
Jacksonville
W. R. Alien
F. M. Inge
Trinidad Guarjado
San Antonio
Houston
Educator J K Wester Visited Graham From Lubbock
Mr J K Wester of Lubbock visited Graham last Saturday. He long served as superintendent of Jacksboro schools and later in Bellevue for six years before moving to Lubbock. A prominent West Texas educator, he has many friends across the region.
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J. K. Wester
Lubbock
Graham
Wester
Jacksboro
Bellevue
West Texas
New Titus County Sheriff Named After Jury Verdict
Mount Pleasant July 9 W L Kelly appointed Sheriff of Titus county by District Judge R I Wilkinson after a jury found Sheriff John J Reeves guilty on ten counts of bribery misconduct and malfeasance in office.
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Mount Pleasant
W. L. Kelly
Titus County
R. I. Wilkinson
John J. Reeves
Expensive Blunder Halts Highway Amendment Election
The attorney general ruled the special election violated the law, halting plans and delaying a highway amendment vote. The error, costing taxpayers time and money, prompted criticism of careless handling as lawmakers await action after adjournment. Governor Neff is out of state and the legislature is adjourned.
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Neff
Friends of the Highway Amendment
Worse and Worse Berkolosis Assertion in Hospital Ward
In a hospital ward a sick man named Sam tells his wife Liza he has berkolosis and that doctors say he is ill. The next day his mood worsens as he repeats that he will never be well, claiming the doctors say he has two berkolosis.
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Liza
Sam
Western lands opened to ex servicemen for homesteads
More than 150000 acres across six Western states were opened by the Interior Department for homestead entries by World War I veterans. The reconditioned Leviathan, returning to New York on its trial cruise, set a new steamship speed record of 28.04 knots after passing Jupiter light and maintaining high speed for 75.7 miles. Officials hailed the engines as performing perfectly during the test.
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Interior Department
Leviathan
New York
Jupiter Light
Florida
Mount Etna Eruptions Render 30000 Homeless In Five Chasms
Five new craters on Mount Etna unleashed lava floods that destroyed hamlets, forests, and vineyards. Tons of rock, ash, and dust blanketed the countryside for miles as frequent earthquakes rattled the region.
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Mount Etna
Russian Commission Seeks 10000 Cats to Fight Rats in Poland
A Russian commission travels to Poland to buy ten thousand cats, aiming to curb a rat invasion believed to threaten agriculture and public health in Russia.
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Poland
Russia
Radio Privacy Now Possible for Bell System Voice
Bell engineers announce a scrambling system for radio telephone transmissions, enabling private conversations over electromagnetic waves. The tech links Catalina Islands with Los Angeles and can switch into Bell trunk lines for nationwide land transmission. David Sarnoff of RCA extols radio as a driver of world progress and broader social possibilities.
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Bell Telephone System
Catalina Islands
California
Los Angeles
Bell System
United States
David Sarnoff
Radio Corporation of America
Pioneer preacher Receives Gift Suit from Friend
Rev G W Black, who arrived in the county as a pioneer preacher forty seven years ago, received a fine suit of clothes from his friend Mr J J Scott in appreciation of his long service. Poor health and last winter’s bad weather slowed his work, but he remains widely respected across the region.
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G. W. Black
J. J. Scott
Brother Black
Mr. Scott
Scott
Death of Forest Lisle Reported in Arizona
The Leader notes the passing of Forest Lisle in Arizona after a sudden illness. He is survived by his father T. L. Lisle of Graham, with details of the death not yet learned.
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Forest Lisle
Arizona
T. L. Lisle
Graham
Mrs Cordie Taack Dies in Olney Sanitarium After Illness
Mrs Cordie Taack, daughter of George Terrell, died last Thursday at an Olney sanitarium. A longtime True community resident, she was known as one of its best citizens.
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Cordie Taack
Olney
George Terrell
Hughes Family Enjoys Summer in Cool Colorado
J W Hughes reports his family is having a great time in Cool Colorado noting pleasant summer lodging. John prepares for cold snow activities while the family remains comfortably settled for the season.
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J. W. Hughes
Colorado
John
Hockadays Return from Concho Fishing Trip
Mr and Mrs B S Hockaday returned Friday from a fishing trip on the Concho. A A Roberts accompanied them on the trip. For further information see Mr Roberts.
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B. S. Hockaday
the Concho
A. A. Roberts
Mrs.Hockaday
Mr. Roberts
Bargain 10¢ Sale Saturday to Wednesday at Morrison’s
Bargain prices boost buying power with a 10 cent sale running Saturday the 14th through Wednesday the 18th at Morrison’s. The notice highlights live useful items offered at ten cents each.
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Morrison’s
Frank Parrish Jr Celebrates Twelfth Birthday Party
Frank Parrish Jr celebrated his twelfth birthday on Tuesday. He entertained several friends with a Ya dinner and enjoyed a delightful day, receiving praise for Mrs. Parrish's hospitable hosting.
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Frank Parrish, Jr
Mrs Erwin and Grandson Return From Galveston Vacation
Mrs R E Erwin and her little grandson came back Tuesday from Galveston where they spent a pleasant vacation. She joined Mrs Manry in June for the trip. She enjoyed camping and fishing on the Bay. Miss Katherine Erwin returned from Dallas after a summer course in the Boston School of Expression. She plans to open her studio for the rest of the summer.
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Katherine Erwin
Dallas
Boston School of Expression
Jermyn Couple Weds in Jacksboro Ceremony
Mr Roy Jackson and Miss Lois Loving of Jermyn surprised friends by driving to Jacksboro for a Sunday wedding. The couple, raised in the Jermyn community, received congratulations from numerous well wishers.
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Roy Jackson
Lois Loving
Jermyn
Jacksboro
Cheney Family Plans Extended East Coast Trip
Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Cheney and their children depart for an extended journey to New York and New Jersey. Mr. Cheney will spend two weeks fishing in Canada during the absence.
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M. G. Cheney
New York
New Jersey
Cheney
Canada
Revival series by pastor uses Buick frame pulpit
Dr. John Roach Stranton of Calvary Baptist Church New York City has arranged a summer program of open air revivals and has invented a portable pulpit that rests on the Buick car frame to support preaching outdoors.
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John Roach Stranton
Calvary Baptist Church
New York City
Nurses Training School students to finish courses in Dallas
Miss Bernice Miller returns to Dallas to complete her nursing course at Baptist Hospital this summer. Miss Winnie Kizer will also finish this summer. Miss Allie Thomas, after a vacation stay, will finish next summer.
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Bernice Miller
Dallas
Nurses Training School of the Baptist Hospital
Winnie Kizer
Allie Thomas
Reed Family Return From Colorado Trip
Mr E C Reed and his family returned last week from a brief trip to Colorado. Reed reports a good trip and notes meeting many Young County people. He adds that John Hughes enjoyed a fine time playing in the snow.
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E. C. Reed
Colorado
Reed
John Hughes
Morrisones Start Westward Shopping for Mor rison Stores
Mr and Mrs H L Morrison departed last Thursday for New York City and were joined by W C Harrell of Olney Texas and Miss Carrie Veasey of Graham Texas. They plan to buy the large fall and winter stock for all The John E Morrison Company stores.
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H. L. Morrison
New York City
W. C. Harrell
Olney
Texas
Carrie Veasey
Graham
John E. Morrison Company
J. E. Brown Praised For Support Of Public Schools
In Olney, J. E. Brown called at The Leader office last week. He is described as a substantial citizen and a devoted friend of public schools, embodying dependable civic virtue.
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J. E. Brown
Leader
Mr. Brown
Olney
Hen lays egg with unusual script like shell
Mr. E. H. Rowe visited The Leader office Monday with a freak egg laid by a Sunday hen. The shell displays a peculiar and beautiful design resembling evenly arranged characters, perfectly uniform in all respects.
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E. H. Rowe
Leader Office
Wheat Talk From Loving Community Saturday
Earl Wheat of the Loving community reports a good harvest with wheat and oats. He notes friend John Horn has a promising wheat crop and that the season has been favorable for him this year.
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Earl Wheat
John Horn
John
Morrison couple escorts Medicine Park trip group
Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Morrison accompanied a group of young people to Medicine Park on Tuesday. The party included Misses Mary Etta Jordan Marjorie Hudson Elizabeth Touchstone Tella Bell Touchstone Annie Lucile Morrison and Messrs Joe Morrison Gaston Hallam Clinton Slover and Malcolm Williams.
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A. A. Morrison
Medicine Park
Mary Etta Jordan
Marjorie Hudson
Elizabeth Touchstone
Tella Bell Touchstone
Annie Lucile Morrison
Joe Morrison
Gaston Hallam
Clinton Slover
Malcolm Williams
Alvin Longs Fishing Trip At 700 Springs Texas
Alvin Long and family fish at 700 Springs Texas where heat suppresses bites. He notes the day is poor for fishing and hopes for better luck before returning home.
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Alvin Long
700 Springs
Texas
Alvin
Megargel man visits Graham this Tuesday
Mr. Jake Bryan of Megargel spent Tuesday visiting Graham. He is the father of A. J. Bryan on Route A and the uncle of Wyley Bryan of Graham.
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Jake Bryan
Megargel
Graham
Mr. Bryan
A. J. Bryan
Wyley Bryan
Church Growth Report From Local Meeting
Rev. T. C. Miller of Jean visited the city Monday and preached with Rev. W. W. NeSmith of Bridgeport who assisted last week. About fifteen accessions joined the church.
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T. C. Miller
Jean
City
W. W. NeSmith
Bridgeport
Official Statement of Jean State Bank June 30 1923
No 1292 official statement lists assets and liabilities of Jean State Bank at Jean Texas as of June 30 1923 published in The Graham Leader on July 12 1923. It shows loans discounts real estate banking house furniture and fixtures cash and other items with total resources and capital funds and deposits.
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Jean State Bank
Jean
State of Texas
Graham Leader
Graham
Texas
Guaranty Fund
Eliasville
Preventive Hints From A Curious Page
A quirky item advises dunking gum in quinine to stay soft and sticking it under a chair. Another tip suggests applying orange shellac before powdering to keep shiny noses well powdered.
Thornless dewberry vine exhibited at national nursery show
A chance find in a Gainesville Texas garden yields a thornless dewberry vine now on display at the American Association of Nurserymen annual session in Chicago. The discovery highlights a notable advance in fruiting plant varieties and horticultural research, drawing attention from exhibitors and attendees.
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Gainesville
Texas
American Association of Nurserymen
Chicago
Fordson
J N Reagan Dies After Long Illness At East Graham
Mr James N Reagan of East Graham on the Jacksboro road died Monday night after suffering a broken leg days earlier. Death came from internal bleeding likely due to long standing stomach trouble. He is survived by his wife and several children.
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James N. Reagan
East
Graham
Jacksboro Road
Reagan
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G. L. Donnell
L. M. Pratt
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