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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1924
Page
2
The Leader states it will promptly correct any erroneous reflections appearing in its columns upon being brought to the attention of the publishers. The notice also mentions subscription rates and is distributed at Graham Texas by the post office as second class mail matter.
The piece argues Americans uniformly view burdensome laws and bloated government. It cites mounting taxation, many offices, and about 10,000 new laws annually, urging voters to elect honest, economical leaders and to demand reduced government and fewer statutes.
A civic exhortation urges prominent business people to vote on election day and participate in government. It argues that property protection depends on citizens voting, teaching their children, and not leaving action to others. It emphasizes equality in voting power regardless of wealth and warns against golf on election day.
A man worth over 50 million dollars died last year after paying federal income taxes since 1916 illegitimately. He instead bought state and city tax exempt bonds yielding 4 12 percent, reducing his contribution toward federal expenses by 2850.00. Federal costs did not decrease because he did not pay. Why did he pay the 850,000 dollars H. Barnts. Why does Congress refuse to pass legislation dying away with future issues of tax exempt bonds.
Describes cotton pulp used in paper making noting its twisted fiber, superior grip in felting, and double tensile strength versus ordinary wrapping stock. Reports large shipments of old cotton stalks delivered to the mill site and purchased at about three dollars per ton. The mill consumes daily tons of stalk for production.
The text notes that fifty tons of pulp are produced annually and that Southern cotton stalks total about seventy five million tons. If a quarter of this could be used, it would yield about six million tons of paper yearly, worth over three hundred million dollars.
A rhinoceros in the New York Zoo required dental treatment after developing jaw pain. Vets administered anesthesia, giving half a pound of chloroform and a pound and a half of ether before the animal slept, despite human doses being far smaller.
Manufacturers describe converting corn starch to dextrose via strong acids. To ensure high quality corn sugar the starch must be purified, requiring thorough filtration and washing between presses with large volumes of fresh water.
Notice of a constable sale in Graham Texas under an 1924 order to satisfy John R Elledge’s 338 00 judgment plus costs with 10 percent interest. Martin Creek owner of oil and gas mineral lease interests in J W Howard and B F Kutch surveys. sale August 5 1924 at Graham courthouse by J D Dawson. Also includes Jean State Bank financial condition official statement.
W A Galloway filed in Young County Court an application for Probate of the Last Will and Testament of Rebecca Nicholls deceased and for Letters Testamentary. The hearing is at the next term beginning the first Monday in October 1924 at Graham Texas. All interested may appear and contest the application. The writ requires return and proof of execution. Issued by W H Kennedy Clerk Young County Texas July 1924.
Clerk of the District Court of Young County orders a sale to satisfy a judgment in favor of L. L. Kinnebrew against Richard Taylor and Eula Taylor. On the first Tuesday in August 1924 at the Graham courthouse door the property Lot No. 17, Block No. 1, Summit Heights Addition will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. Minimum details include the judgment amount 2228.62 dollars with 10 percent interest from judgment date and costs.
A smooth unbroken highway now links Vancouver and Los Angeles, joining three states to Canada. The final cement pour completing the Vancouver to Cloverdale leg occurred as thousands of motorists gathered for the opening ceremony.
A threshing statement book is offered for sale at The Leader office. The notice indicates availability for readers or buyers seeking a local record. No further details about price or condition are provided in the fragment.
A verse poem calling for missionaries to bring gospel light to distant lands. It speaks of a voice from ancient rivers and seas, urging haste to preach Christ so that all creation may know the truth and the way. The couplet-like stanzas emphasize shadow, heathen night, and the spread of faith.
Balloon tires are advertised at Bi Graham Tire Shop. The brief note notes the tire availability and shop location as a local equipment outlet with emphasis on tire inventory.
A compact moral note on learning through diligence. The quote by Johnson emphasizes that ease in achievement comes from first practicing thorough effort and steady discipline.
Tryon Edwards states that conscience is our judgment of right and wrong and cannot safely guide actions without being enlightened by the Word of God. This view frames moral discernment as dependent on divine revelation rather than human judgment alone.
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