County Correspondence Chronicles Local Threshing and Travel
The note details threshing completion in Lower Tonk and a string of visits by families from Mt. Pleasant and Graham. It mentions a good but hot dry spell for cotton, a recent shower aiding cotton and feed, and several trips to Newcastle Wheeler county Mullin and Gooseneck with various relatives. Eager to bolster Sunday School work, the writer mentions Miss Eppie Moore’s return from Bowie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Moore
Miss Jewell
Mullin
Hollis Moore
Mt. Pleasant
Lester Suttle
Sylvester Gowens
Gooseneck
McClannahan
Ethel
T. C. Wadley
Lillie
Hallie Gray
Graham
Norther
D. Baugh
F. R. Cornelius
Minnie
J. B. Scott
Grraham
John A. Wood
Murray
Mandie Green
Denver Killion
Jeptha Robinson
Town
Vera Baugh
Bessie Mayes
Harry Cornelius
Nona
Grandma Killian
Mrs. Baugh
Summer Heat Describes Rural Life In Gooseneck Area
A July update from the Gooseneck region notes hot dry weather pressuring farmers awaiting rain. Community activities include Sunday School attendance, church services by Rev Roark, and social visits among families like the Granthams, Woodrums, and Rogers. Local folks report health generally good and mention melons, sorghum, and preparations for harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grantham
Gooseneck
Banger
Roark
Bro. Dickson
Grandma Mahoney
Edgar Craig
Dakin
Country Folks and National Financial Outlook
A miscellany notes social visits and rural life including neighbors in Graham and nearby towns, church attendance, and harvest travels. It shifts to a national feature assessing the U S fiscal year end figures, revenue sources, and deficits, with projections for Congress and the administration.
Grove's Old Standard Tonic Health Tonic Benefit
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic described as a general tonic with quinine and iron. It is said to act on the liver drive out materia enrich the blood and build up the whole system. The advertisement emphasizes tonic properties and overall health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Thrice A Week New York World Offer
The Thrice A Week New York World promises prompt, cheap news amid 1914 world events. Subscribe at 1.00 yearly for 156 papers and get The Graham Leader as a bundled offer for 1.65 per year, cheaper than buying separately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
NEW York World
Graham Leader
Plan of Gra ham circuit meetings announced
The Gra ham circuit schedules meetings at several locations. Upper Tank with Presbyterians begins July 29 at 8 p m. Rocky Mound starts August 15 at 11 a m. Briar Branch begins August 22 at 11 o clock a m. Connor Creek starts August 29 at 11 o clock a m. J Fred Patterson, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Circuit
Upper Tank
Rocky Mound
Briar Branch
Connor Creek
Fred Patterson
Farmers' Union Gins stockholders meeting notice
Notice to all stockholders of the Farmers' Union Gins at Graham and Loving to meet at Graham Texas courthouse at 2 o clock on the second Saturday in August or the 14th to discuss the gins interests. Signatories include A P Stewart J H Carter W C McGee Tom Wadley. Mrs C T Horton of Dallas visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Alford
Salem
Brit Alford
Newcastle
Taylor
Wadley
Carlos Corley
Wadley Boys
Jesse
Virgil
Bill Martin
Rock Creek
Elmer Garrett
Marshell Bryan
J. P. Hodges
Charlie Cook
John Taylor
Farmers’ Union
Graham and Loving
Graham, Texas
Court House
Bowie Commercial College Ad Promises Quick Success in Texas
An advertisement from Bowie Commercial College in Bowie, Texas touts equal opportunity for success through fundamentals like health, grit, and a grammar school education. It claims steady attendance growth over fifteen years, attracts top business patrons, and guarantees earnings of $1,000 annually within two years post graduation, inviting visits or inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie Commercial College
Bowie
Texas
John Deere Row Binder Shown At Norris Johnson Hardware
A John Deere row binder on display at Norris Johnson Hardware Company with several units in stock unsold. The local dealer invites customers to see the best row binder for sale and compare options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Deere Row Binder
Norris-Johnson Hdw. Co
Raincoat mixup noted at Mrs Wallace funeral
During the funeral for Mrs Wallace some attendees swapped raincoats. The mix up can be corrected if owners contact Nat Price.
Birthday party marks Evelyn Hinsons fifth year in East Graham
Mrs. C W Hinson hosted a pink and white birthday party at her East Graham home for daughter Evelyn. Guests played ball throwing contests, enjoyed a pink and white cake, and received pink and white candies as favors. Assisted by Misses Mary Eichelberger and Emma Sue Spivey and Mrs. R G Hallam, the event listed many local attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Hinson
Natal
Evelyn
East Graham
Kathleen Criswell
Lucille Gay
Robert Lee Price
Robert Hallam
Hinson
Mary Eichelberger
Emma Sue Spivey
R. G. Hallam
Card of Thanks to Graham Friends for Kindness
We express our thanks to friends in Graham for the many acts of kindness during the long illness and death of our husband and father. Your interest and affection will not be forgotten. Mrs. P. E. Ledbetter and Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
P. E. Ledbetter
How To Give Quinine To Children
FEBRILINF E a tasteless quinine syrup marketed for children and adults who cannot take ordinary quinine. It is pleasant to take, does not disturb the stomach, and does not cause nausea nervousness or head ringing. Ask for a 2 ounce bottle. Also notes New York City reports 4000 cancer deaths last year with ongoing medical uncertainty about cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
For Sale of Horse Cow and Survey by McLendon
Anxious to move seller Edgar McLendon of Graham Texas offers a good horse and survey and a Jersey cow for sale. Interested buyers should see or write before August 3rd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Edgar McLendon
Graham
Texas
Transfer to Graham Independent School District 1915-16
Those intending to transfer to the Graham Independent School District for the coming term 1915 16 must do so on or before August 1. Application blanks and information may be furnished by County Superintendent B W King or Graham Schools Superintendent. Also notes a lost gold lavalier tied in a handkerchief corner found on streets two weeks ago with return to office requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Independent School
B. W. King
Graham
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John Timmons
A. A. Timmons
Thresh
G. W. Gowens
Mrs. McCallister
Bunger
Mr. Mahoney
Sue Driver
Wilath
Bertha Watson
Cleo Woodrum
J. D. Rogers
Flint Creek
Flat Rock
the Rock
Rena
Fannie
Annabel Ragland
This Place
W. A. Cook
Corley
Willie Eller
Jewel
Annie Hodges
Maggie Taylor
Edgar Wadley
Jesse Martin
Edwin Redders
Georgia Burton
Alma
Oklahoma
Craig
Marshall & King, Abstracters
Tank Valley
Will
Mrs. Lee Jones
Darrell Robbins
Carl Knight
Roy Jones
Megargel
Ruth Knight
Loving
Uncle Sam
Congress
Gov
United States
Tain
Post Office Department
Paign
A. P. Stewart
J. H. Carter
W. C. McGee
Tom Wadley
Mrs. C. T. Horton
Dallas
City
Mr. Kodaker
Lord's
Port Worth
C. F. Marshall
Marshall & King
Levi
Bonner Loan & Investment Company
Sherrill
Ada Rickman
Frances and
Carrie Sherrill
Haskell
Rickman
William Johnson
Ethel Birdwell
Lucile Miller
Alice and
Louise Norris
Agnes Craig
Adele Jeffery
Lillie Morrison
Eloise Morrison
Ruth Dot
Lorena Wallace
Buford Snoddy
Eva Levarage
Willie Kizer
Frances Sherrill
Alice Norris
Messrs. Evans
Mabry Short
Paul Deats
Wright McClatchy
R. F. Short
Leslie Scott
Scarborough Mabry
Floy Hinson
Fred Hudson
Boyd Street
Sherrill Norris
J. C. Rickman
W. Johnson
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