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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1926
Page
2
Notice from The Leader at Graham Texas states corrections will be promptly made if any erroneous reflections on a person firm or corporation are brought to attention. The item notes second class mail and office handling.
A San Francisco Chronicle opinion argues wealth should not disqualify candidates for public office and notes Mellon era tax cuts and fiscal gains. It urges evaluating expert experience as carefully as job references, likening public service to skilled work like window washing.
The Worcester Electric Light Company announces an October total discount of 50 percent on bills, returning 136000 in excess net profits to about 45000 customers. Worcester city gains approximately 10300, while the balance supports strong profits after fixed charges and a 30 percent dividend. The move signals changing utility tactics and aims to bolster public goodwill.
Dialogue from Diplomacy Delia and Norah hints at hats sold at Brown's Bargain Store for seven dollars. Norah jokes a free hat could be obtained by informing the missis about the item, reflecting lighthearted street banter.
A humorous note reports that modern Romeos purchase Christmas cards by the package when choosing inscriptions reading to the only girl I ever loved. The item highlights trend in romantic gesture and card buying habits.
The Bryan chamber of Commerce prevents a farmer from loading three loads home without a market. If unsold, the farmer goes to the chamber where price is agreed. The secretary calls dealers in the line and informs them of purchases and prices, distributing losses equitably among dealers. Brazos County farmers praise Bryan merchants.
The article notes electric lights and movies reaching rural areas, with farm electric plants supplying light, power for farming tasks, and country village theaters. It cites progress as equality with city living and quotes Thomas Jefferson on land and property rights.
A quote from Arthur Brisbane ponders how many people in the world could command a $1,000 hourly rate. It cites a Chicago woman who hurried home by commandeering a Pennsylvania Railroad special, paying 125 tickets at 56.30 each for a total of 7087.50 and saving six hours.
The Commissioners Court of Young County invites bids in Graham Texas on August 10 1926 for one or more heavy duty tractors. G Earl Hutchings County Auditor.
The Fender Smashers Club reports a surge of new members joining each day. It invites more enthusiasts to sign up and participate in upcoming events and activities.
The Bank of America as successor Trustee to the Franklin Trust Company sues North American Oil and Refining Corporation et al. A master commissioner will sell at public auction in Graham Texas on August 3 1926 the real personal and mixed properties listed in the decree. Properties include campsites leases oil and gas leases rigs equipment stocks notes and bonds from multiple counties and states. Minimum bid is 100000 with a 10000 cash or certified check or bond pledge and bids subject to decree terms. For more details contact Master Commissioner T C McMurray at 810 811 Dan Waggoner Building Fort Worth Texas.
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