Leader editorial preview and World War I naval reflections
The Graham Texas Leader notes subscription rates and public interest while recalling J J Hill’s rise from clerk to railroad magnate. It recounts the May 31 1916 North Sea battle with British and German losses, praises Admirals Beatty and Scheer, and comments on Jellicoe and Verdun’s ongoing ferocity.
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North Sea
Westfalen
Hindenburg
Admiral Beatty
Admiral Scheer
Admiralty
Jellico
Jellicoeva
Blucher
Verdun
Loss of Earl Kitchener and crew near Orkney
England mourns the loss of Earl Kitchener and the entire crew of the HMS Hampshire after the ship was struck near the Orkney Islands. Kitchener, famed for organizing the world's greatest volunteer army, held world wide prominence and Britain's leadership now faces a difficult substitution.
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England
Earl Kitchener
Hampshir
Orkney Islands
Prepared mess parades display wartime loyalty in Dallas Fort Worth
Across the nation and in Texas cities Dallas and Fort Worth showcased strong support for preparedness with large parades. Thousands participated including many naturalized Americans who waved only the Stars and Stripes alongside their native flags. Fort Worth held its parade last Monday without incident and drew out of town spectators.
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United States
Union
Dallas
Fort Worth
Southland
Sons of America
Graham Residence Wanted Trade for farm and Graham home
Johnson Land Co offers a 171 acre farm near Graham with 80 acres cultivated and pasture, a four room house, barn, outbuildings, orchard, near a public road, school, and church. Seeking a good town house in exchange at the right price.
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Graham
Johnson Land Co
Stable horse out to pasture at Graham ranch
Percheron and Denmark dark bay horse, 1250 pounds, 16 12 hands, 8 years old. Will stand at my Graham area ranch two miles south this season for $8.00 to insure. Not responsible for accidents but will endeavor to prevent them. 4tp.
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Graham
Local Elections Ballot Seekers List Officials
The slate lists candidates for Judge, Sheriff, Tax Collector, Tax Assessor, County Clerk, County Attorney, County Treasurer, Superintendent of Public Instruction, District Clerk, Precinct Commissioners, Justice of the Peace, Public Weighers across Precincts 1, 4 and 7. Names include W. N. Bonner, P. M. Stine, Leslie Humphrey, W. P. Stinson, Rube Loftin, Mal M. Wallace, Henry Groves, L. H. Harris, Co. W. (Lum) Hinson, B. W. King, Charlie J. Cook, J. L. Vaughan, D. K. Lyon, Herman McBrayer, Willie Riggs, G. D. Hinson, H. C. Fields, W. C. Burns, W. E. McCharen, Walter Long, R. D. Tyra, John W. Saye, I. F. Porter, C. D. Brewton, Joe T. Carter, E. L. Choate, Claud Reeves, A. B. Daniels.
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L. H. Harris
Co. W. (Lum) Hinson
B. W. King
Charlie J. Cook
J. L. Vaughan
D. K. Lyon
Herman McBrayer
Willie Riggs
G. D. Hinson
H. C. Fields
W. C. Burns
W. E. McC
Final Account Notice in Young County Texas
Notice by Publication of Final Account No 527 in Young County Texas. W C Smith administrator of C J Gathings deceased files final account and asks discharge. Court to hear objections by July term 1916 at Graham County Court. Also classified land listing 3400 acres west of Graham with fenced pasture and house offered by Johnson Land Company Graham Texas.
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State OF
Texas
Young County
W. C. Smith
C. J. Gathings
Young
Graham
C. W. Hinson
L.S
Elizabeth Hall
Wm. Johnson
Young Co
Tex
Johnson Land Company
Graham, Tex
Proof of the American system through conflict and reform
The text contrasts factions learning to respect and be kind with those clinging to suspicion and hate, now engaged in a violent armed dispute. It argues the American system proves its value by gradually moving toward perfection through struggle and reform.
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Southwestern Tel
Tel
Administrator's Notice of Estate of Kate Thornsberry
W H Logan administrator of Kate Thornsberry deceased in Young County Texas to creditors and debtors. He calls for settlement of debts and presentation of claims at his Graham Texas office by May 17 1916 under order of W P Stinson county judge.
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State of Texas
Kate Thornsberry
Young County
Texas
W. P. Stinson
Graham
Old Settlers Meeting Notice for Graham Texas
Notice to the Old Settlers of Young County Texas announces a meeting in Graham on Monday June 12 1916 at 2 30 p m to select a president secretary and a reunion committee all settlers interested should attend the meeting in Graham.
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Young County
Texas
Graham
L. H. Harris
Stallion Tom Hail to Stand at O K Yard
Dark bay saddle and harness Tom Hail stallion will stand at the O K Yard. Terms ten dollars. Not responsible for accidents but will do everything to prevent same.
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O. K
H. M. Smith Repairs Watches at Gay's Racket Store
H M Smith handles all kinds of watch repair at Gay's Racket Store, serving local customers with timing and craftsmanship. He offers bezel work, movement service, and band adjustments to keep timepieces accurate.
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H. M. Smith
Gay’s
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Rube Loftin
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E. L. Choate
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