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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1922
Page
2
The Graham Leader publishes a correction policy to address any erroneous reflections on the character standing or reputation of any person, firm, or corporation appearing in the columns. Readers are urged to bring such matters to the publishers for prompt correction.
A civic pledge urges residents to refrain from criticizing town officials businesses churches schools or any part of the community until they have invested equal time thought money and effort to improve it, echoing a strong call for personal contribution before critique.
Graham, founded 1872 and county seat of Young County, hosts a 10 acre square with a $40,000 jail. Population 5,000 to 6,000. modern utilities, gas, electric lights, waterworks, several banks and mills. Oil development near South Bend, Bunger, and Eliasville spurred growth. rail access via Rock Island and Wichita Falls & Southern.
The Civic League Lion's Club and Chamber of Commerce lead efforts with the city to develop Shawnee Park and Tourist Camp Ground, aiming to create the region's most attractive area and a credit to Shawnee. Graham is highlighted as a hospitable home city with cooperative, team-spirited residents contributing to local progress.
A motivational piece urges self driven effort to advance in business. It contrasts luck versus climbing the ladder, noting most progress comes from personal preparation and hustle. The school prepares you to begin, then continued advancement depends on your own efforts and seeking further training.
Young County features several fertile soils including dark sandy loam red sandy loam black mesquite land and heavy red land. Dark sandy land lies northeast good for farming red sandy land runs along the Brazos River black mesquite land appears in multiple areas ideal for wheat corn and cotton and heavy red land around Olney supports wheat and cotton. The county also has limestone grass land suitable for cattle horses sheep and goats.
In a science class a professor asks students about an apparatus for communicating with the dead. A bright freshman quips that the problem is getting wire that will resist the heat, referencing Edison’s ongoing work.
Practical tips on preserving fabric colors and cleanliness, with salt and vinegar dye guidance, line drying to protect trim, light summer work plans, laundry shortcuts, dishwashing tips, and simple food strategies. Emphasizes orderliness, cleanliness, rainless care, and using skim milk and cottage cheese in meals. Encourages reducing work on Sundays and avoiding waste through cold pack preservation and fruit and vegetable surplus.
A writ commands publication in a newspaper of general circulation in Young County Texas. It notifies all interested in the estate of C M Proffitt deceased that Addie M Proffitt has filed for probate of will and letters testamentary in County Court Graham to be heard in July Term 1922. Offer to appear and contest provided. Given in Graham May 22 1922. Attest W H Kennedy Clerk County Court Young County Texas. Pearl Matthews Deputy.
Public notice issued in Young County Texas calling for objections to the Final Account of John Barron a minor guardian Louisa Barron. Court to consider July 3 1922 at Graham Court House. W H Kennedy Clerk issues writ and true copy certified by Sheriff John W Saye.
The State of Texas issues a summons by publication to Wm H Brennan and J M Williams for a District Court case No 6771 in Young County Texas. The action seeks foreclosure of a vendor lien on Lots 7 and 8 in Block 47 February 1907 Addition Graham, with notes of $300 each dated May 31 1920 due 1 June 1921 and 1922, interest 10 percent, with attorney fees, and seeks debt judgment, foreclosure, and sale.
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