Educational Progress of Graham Schools Timeline
This history traces Graham Texas school growth from 1876 first school to a large district by 1922. It notes early leaders, district formation, building fires, expansions, and rising enrollment, with emphasis on the evolving curriculum and affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Graham Leader
Prantley
J. N. Johnston
Graham High School
Burkhead
Hendricks
E. S. Graham
Smith
Fourth
Virginia Streets
Farrier Brothers
Seymour
Johnston
Williams
Graham Independent School District
Young County
George D. Benson
Edgar McLendon
Fourth Street
East Ward
Oxford
State University
McLendon
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Robert E. Lee
John H. Reagan
Virginia
First Streets
A. B. Cogdell
State Department of Education
Guaranty State Bank
Graham National Bank
W. A. Morris
First National Bank
Lions’ Club
Cogdell
Graham Music Club
Young County to Hire Austin Bridge Company for Pier Repair
Commissioners' Court of Young County approves a cost plus contract with The Austin Bridge Company of Dallas to repair the McCan Brazos River Bridge pier. The county will supply materials and pay hand hire, transport tools, and a 15 percent overhead. Rental for hoisting engine and other machinery may be added by agreement. Filed July 9 1924.
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Austin Bridge Company
Dallas
Texas
Commissioners’ Court
Young County
W. H. Reeves
McCan Brazos River
A. C. Anderson
H. S. McCready
Sam Bird
G. W. Slater
Educational views of T. W. Davidson governor candidate
Hon. T. W. Davidson outlines education views in Graham. He praises equal opportunity for youth through public schools and emphasizes state rights and keeping funding away from political influence. He calls for trained teachers, national surveys usefulness, and direct funding to sustain public schools and teachers colleges without legislative pork.
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Graham High School
East Ward
Graham Schools
I. T. Gilmer
Gilmer
T. W. Davidson
Graham
Andrew Jackson
Abraham Lincoln
Texas
Germany
Leon Springs
General Revenue
Canada records lowest divorce rate in English speaking world
Canada achieved the lowest divorce ratio in the English speaking world, with only three-tenths of one percent of the population divorced in the last year. England and Wales stood at 22 percent, Australia 2 percent, New Zealand 6.2 percent, and the United States 1.32 percent.
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Canada
England and
Wales
Australia
New Zealand
America
Wisdom and Ignorance Cited by Luther Quote
A concise reflection notes Luther’s paradox that knowing oneself reveals ignorance. It explores self awareness and humility, suggesting wisdom arises from recognizing limits.
Ironized Yeast Promises Health and Glow for All
An advertisement from Scott-Long Drug Company touts Ironized Yeast as a daily health aid that fights hollowness in the cheeks neck and shoulders. It claims immediate energy, a youthful complexion, and noticeable weight gain with firmer flesh, urging readers to try this remedy.
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Scott-Long Drug Company
Transcontinental Air Mail Service marks year with safe record
The Postoffice Department reports a full year of daily New York to San Francisco air mail trips without a fatal accident. The system carried over forty nine million letters totaling more than a million pounds, highlighting the service's reach and safety record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transcontinental Air Mail Service
Postoffice Department
Air Mail
New York
San Francisco
Just In Time Paddy Seeks Fairy Tale From Mother
A wakeful child pleads for a fairy story at 2 a m as a mother plans to invite the father in to listen with them. The moment hints at a family ritual and quiet domestic scene. The text preserves a tender, intimate family dynamic.
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Paddy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elizabeth Wright
Graham, Texas
Baptist Church
J. H. Brantley
Board of Education
School of
Bowie
Brantley
County Board of Examiners
Arnie Barrett
W. H. Kennedy
Luther
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