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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1922
Page
3
Gray, a leading freighter, arrived with eight wagons drawn by thirty oxen last Wednesday delivering four wagon loads of lumber for the new Wadley store.
Graham aims to secure the buffalo hide trade for the coming season by building a rapid, well stocked merchant network in ten first class stores, lowering prices through ample wagon traffic and rail access, and offering hunters top prices. The town’s growth and available land from Young to Archer counties attract settlers eager to establish homes and businesses.
Graham, county seat of Young county, lies in a smooth open valley and is praised as an ideal site for a town. It sits on the Great East and West Route to El Paso and near the surveyed Texas and Pacific railroad line. The town already hosts a sawmill, flouring mill, cotton gin, salt works, post office, telegraph, printing office, and mercantile establishments with improving mail service.
Public speaking notice for Governor Throckmorton, the congressional candidate for this district, scheduled to speak in Graham on Wednesday October 11. Also notes a No 4 yoke of oxen and wagon for sale and local game prices including quails at 26 cents a dozen and various wild game at about $1 a dozen.
The route runs from Fort Worth through Weatherford and Jacksboro via the stage line to Graham. The direct path uses Cartersville via the new military road, providing an alternative link.
Street & Co announces discontinuation of Parisana Corsets, back and front lace styles. Entire stock priced at one dollar each, previously two to five dollars. Limited quantities, first come, first served at the store.
Austin Texas July 12 Efforts of the Texas Highway Association and three University law professors failed Acting Gov Davidson issued a proclamation revoking the former order calling an election on July 28 to vote on the highway amendment The case McCreary Governor vs Speer cited by Attorney General Keeling held the Constitution mandatory for ninety days publication. the original sixty day period was invalid and the amendment not legally published Professor Townes Butte and Potts argued constitutional direction but the Attorney General maintained mandatory status The issue arises as to delays affecting other amendments and the validity of publication
Sale runs Friday July 20 to August 1 with 25 percent reductions on all year wear suits in navy and tan. Big markdowns on summer dress goods including Ratine Voiles at 49 cents, silk natural pongee, silk taffetas, gingham, crepes, chiffons and more. Men’s summer suits, hats, athletic union suits, children’s slippers and sandals, and selected oxford shoes deeply discounted.
State of Texas Young County creditors are notified that N C Harlan executed a deed of assignment July 8 1923 conveying all property for creditors pro rata. The assignee has qualified. Creditors must consent within four months and file claims within six months with J G Wootten at Graham Texas address. The notice is dated July 5 1923.
Notice that the owner sold the Grocery and Meat Market at Eliasville Texas to E V May who assumes all indebtedness and will operate the business. The seller is no longer connected with the business. 44-47pd. B.D, TERA.
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