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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1924
Page
6
The exchange centers on olives as a dinner table detail. He states he favors stuffed olives. She questions why. He explains guests ignore seeds on other plates, implying a playful, metaphorical focus on presentation over flaws.
A doctor's young son entertains a friend in the office as they admire an articulated skeleton. The guest whispers questions about the collection, and the doctor quips that the skeleton has long been there and may be his first patient.
Bleeks questions certainty while Alibi Ike deflects with a confident remark. Bleeks notes a joke about Sam Snicker's coat, triggering light exchange and comic misdirection. The scene centers on mistaken certainty and sly wordplay among characters.
A witty exchange ends with the father warning that wealth isn’t built by meddling in others affairs. The son counters with a quip about lawyers, suggesting a profitable path through legal work.
Purina Chow at 49 cents highlighted alongside Light Crust Flour as a popular choice. Mr. W. C. Harrell of Olney visited Graham on Monday for business. Mr. N. S. Farmer was elected chairman of the Democratic executive committee last Saturday.
Mr James McClain and family of Greenville Texas are here visiting B A McClain and family for an undisclosed extended stay as relatives catch up during a local visit.
All 4fc and 0c gingham on sale at 25 cents per yard with 2S and the finest silk stripe and check tissue gingham at 49 cents per yard.
Special offer of one dozen one-half gallon fruit jars for 1.00 dollars available at Snoddy and Son's with price listed as 49 cents elsewhere.
Mrs. S. E. Harris departed Tuesday to visit relatives in Dallas and Marshall after spending several months with her daughter Mrs. Edgar McLendon.
All Silk, Voile and Linen Dresses marked away down, some one third reduction, many half price. Street & Co.
Mrs. M. F. Brown left Tuesday for Huntsville to visit her granddaughter. Dr. Chism accompanied her as far as Fort Worth.
Black and brown men oxford shoes in fine kid and calf leathers offered on sale for ten days at 8.85. B Street & Co. advertises the deal with emphasis on durable construction and value.
Reverend A W Franklin and his Palo Pinto family visited relatives in Graham this week to reconnect with kin and share news from home.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Garvin of Goose Creek are here visiting Mr. J. Garvin and other relatives.
Mrs J M Cox of Megargel spent the weekend in the city visiting her son Ed Cox and family as local shoppers snap up one third reductions and many half price dresses in a final clearance event.
Mr M W Souter of Eliasville attended the funeral of Mrs L W Price. Messrs R G and R H Taylor traveled to Ranger to handle the remains of a relative who died in the city hotel fire. Hundreds of yards of dress gingham, 25c values, on sale at 1 percent.
A heavy rain fell east of Graham yesterday afternoon and caused Finis tanks to fill with water, creating localized flooding and waterlogged grounds near the district.
A local shop offers a half price sale on men’s fine straw hats. Customers may choose from a selection of styles and sizes while supplies last.
Mr. Horace Tidwell and his family departed Saturday on a two week journey to Colorado.
Miss Lois Lyon and her sister Willie Marie visited Mrs. James W. Carlton in Stamford last week during a final clearance sale offering many Ladies Silk Linen and Voile Dresses at half price.
Fine silk linen and voile dresses go on sale this week and next at S. B. Street and Co, offering substantial reductions on stylish summer attire for shoppers.
Mr. J. E. Parsons marked his 66th birthday last Thursday July 24 his children prepared a dinner and took him away from work for the day. sale on all men women and children bathing suits marked down.
Mr. B. W. King and family and Mr. and Mrs. James Porter and their son Cecil came back last week after a monthlong outing across New Mexico Colorado and Wyoming. They report a great trip and enjoyable travels.
A ladies and misses hat clearance begins this week with bargain prices listed at 3.85, 2.95, 1.95 and 1.00 dollars. Shoppers are urged to inspect varied styles and sizes as stock is limited.
Dr. Gary Smith conducts a revival in Blum Texas and plans to preach in Graham on the third Sunday in August after an absence of two weeks from the city.
A big assortment of children's slippers is offered at one dollar each. The collection includes various styles and sizes, taken from boxes and placed on a bargain counter for quick sale.
Mr and Mrs Frank Taggart left this week for Wizard Wells. Mrs Taggart will sample the mineral waters at the health resort.
Mr H E Aycock his daughter and grandson of Limbstone County are visiting Mr T M Aycock and family this week seeking other relatives and hoping for a joyful reunion during their stay.
Sheriff W. J. A. Cooper and Mrs. Cooper departed last Monday to return to their former home in Fannin County to see relatives and friends.
Mr Dan Orr sustained a broken shoulder while loading wheat in Olney last week. He endured considerable pain but is improving.
Quotation attributed to Goethe states that the finest form of government is one that trains individuals to govern themselves, aligning civic authority with personal responsibility and moral self discipline.
A miscellany of quotes opens with Blackstone on morals and Sabbath, followed by Socrates on wealth and contentment, presenting a vintage, reflective pairing about virtue and riches.
A fragmented thought asks how to keep another's secret when one struggles to keep one’s own. The reference to Rochefoucauld hints at timeless caution about discretion and self restraint.
A concise reflection cites three factors before speaking: how one speaks, where the conversation occurs, and when it happens. The adage, attributed to Southey, underscores cautious discourse.
A pious remark compares love to simple faith, claiming life would be sunshine in the sweetness of the Lord if love aligned with His word. It frames devotion as a path to happiness and spiritual clarity.
A compact reflection on self-control attributes. It emphasizes poise, steady voice, measured gestures, and deliberate actions as tools to influence others. This concise, quotable line attributes mastery of demeanor to personal impact and leadership presence.
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