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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1922
Page
3
The Thirty seventh Legislature enacts absentee voting for the upcoming State Democratic Primary on July 22. Two methods exist: ballot filed with County Clerk 3 to 10 days before, or affidavit via notary to the clerk and a ballot sent to the notary. Affidavit must be filed 10 to 20 days before, primary only. The article also notes stockholder growth in AT&T history and labels the year as a Studebaker year.
A collection of humorous adage style lines about cars and driving. Witty quips warn that speed invites fines, tires wear, and a prudent driver saves money. The verses riff on car culture, punctures, maintenance, and the idea that a steadfast owner keeps a steady path. THIS IS A STUDEBAKER YEAR.
Following the July fourth drowning of four young women in Graham the Lubbock Avalanche recalls Miss Gladys Davis age about 18 and Miss Reba Mae Davis, former Lubbock residents. Both were popular at Lubbock High School in 1921 and had strong ties with classmates and relatives. The article notes Gladys visited Lubbock shortly before departing for Graham and that her time in Lubbock was marked by pleasant parties hosted by the 1921 graduating class. Reba Mae was likewise fondly regarded. The Davises’ brother saved his mother from drowning and attempted to rescue the four girls. the family lived in Graham where their grandfather resided in Oklahoma. A funeral wreath was ordered for the relatives by the 1921 Lubbock High senior class.
Austin June 27. As today is the last day allowed by law for candidates for nomination in the Democratic primaries to file statements for campaign expenses lists of the expenditures are available. Senatorial candidates lead with Cul len F Thomas at 4684 Earl B Mayfield 4371 Clarence Ousley 4069 Charles A Culberson 3207 Robert L Henry 1730 James E Ferguson 1328. Finances show Ferguson and Ousley only reported contributions. Neff and Rogers are the only gubernatorial filings with Neff at 327 expended and no contributions Rogers 179 expended and 270 receipts.
Ground was broken Saturday afternoon for a $50,000 home for orphan children, to be presented to the Hope Cottage Association by Dallas Klan, No. 66, Knights of the Ku Klux Klan. Mrs. Emma Wylie Ballard, longtime welfare worker, turned the first spade. Alex Sanger, Z E Marvin, Rev. William M. Anderson, A C Ebie and others spoke.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for kind deeds words of consolation and flowers for sympathy. Names include Iverson Davis Guidell C Howell Homer Howell Mrs Frank H Jackson Maggie Mae Howell and W N Anthony and Family. Also a Texas Highways joke attributed to Lazy Mike and Weary Rhodes.
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