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Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1926

Page

11

Information for Young County candidates announces filings and ballots

Local notice outlines filing deadlines for county and precinct offices with June 19 as the cut off for place on the primary ballot. It details a June 21 meeting to set ballot order and costs, July 12 committee work for ballot preparation, and June 21–28 assessment payments. Precinct chairmen listed with names and respective precincts.

Graham Unty West Graham S. J. Allen Bunger T. M. Bunger South Bend J. R. McCluskey Eliasville Will Davis Murray FE. B. Ockman Miller Bend Ed Reeves Newcastle Joe Vanvetterman Proffitt G. R. Thomas Farmer Will Gegg Indian Mound E. G. Williamson Olney Smith Groves Markley G. W. Garrett Orth H. L. Whitehead Bitter Creek R. N. Hammond Rabbit Creek B. J. Hulse Loving G. McClear Red Top T. C. Butler Huffstuttle A. M. Jones Padgett W. T. Gaw Jean A. J. Gantwell Connor Creek J. T. Shahan East Graham C. B. Hockaday

Special Privilege Tax Exempt Securities Rise Rapidly

Tax exempt securities grow near one hundred million dollars monthly. The Treasury estimates total wholly tax exempt securities outside treasuries and sinking funds at 14.384 billion dollars, with more than 11 billion issued by states counties and cities. This wealth earns no tax on its income.

United States Treasury Department Fly

Vegetable Canning Lesson Highlights Local Club Meeting

The Ben Waters Home Demonstration Club met June 1 with Mrs. Jesse Stowe. program covered Wise Choice of Vegetables and Preparation Methods, importance of vegetables, winter diets, and old string bean canning methods. Members and visitors attended. a chicken canning event was planned for June 8. Also noted were Baptist church talks by Rev. Johnson from Brazil and a Portuguese song.

Ben Waters Home Demonstration Club Jesse Stowe R. C. Howard E. H. Black Stowe Miss Grimes A. & M. College Mesdames Homer Yates W A. Staton Andrews John Mills L. N. Sparkman E. S. Hamilton S. A. Audrey W. A Stowe of Olney Tom Smith

Pie Supper At Indian Mound Schoolhouse Friday

A pie supper will be held at the Indian Mound schoolhouse on Friday night June 11 to raise funds for sending a girls club member to the short course at A and M College in August. The club invites all residents of Indian Mound and nearby communities to attend.

Indian Mound A. & M. College

Local News Crowded Out Last Week

Mr. E. E. Hall of Markley visited Graham yesterday while other local news was crowded out last week.

E. E. Hall of Markley Graham

Local residents note visits and renewals across Texas towns

Mr. Phil Huey spent the weekend in Cleburne visiting relatives. John E. Meyer sends in his renewal from Cisco. Ed Cox and son Perry visited Megargel Sunday. County Auditor G. Earl Hutchings visited Fort Worth. Subscriptions updated for Leader by B. L. Kirtley and R. M. Williams to 1927. J. A. Moreland's daughter had tonsil surgery at Graham Hospital. Norman Burnett returned from Marion Alabama after attending Marion Military Institute. Graham residents attended Olney singing convention. next will be at Bunger on the fifth Sunday in August.

Olney Bunger

Loving Locals Grain Harvest and Oil Field Activity

Harvesting dominates as grain yields are fair though not strong. A thresher and two tractors were unloaded for field work. Oil fields draw workers with several drilling contracts let and a new well on the Fred Daily farm. Visitors include Rev. J. C. Grimes family and J. E. Daily with Mrs. Daily. Free coffee and cake were offered at the John E. Morrison Co. store.

J. C. Grimes J. J. Grimes Breckenridge J. E. Daily Guymon Oklahoma Bennie Fish Archer City O. W. Bradshaw Graham L. P. Souther A. J. Beard Fred Daily Loving Markley Road John E. Morrison Co Arbuckle Bros Cox M. E. Gregory

Visit of Abilene minister aids Gregory Orphans Home

Rev. C. L. Allen of Abilene visited last week to support the Gregory Orphans Home. Several Young County children have been admitted to the orphanage.

C. L. Allen Abilene Gregory Orphans Home Young County

Florida summer brings Graham High School graduate

The Leader notes Waltemar Buddy Stewart who is in Florida for the summer and employed there. He graduated from Graham High School in May and visited Florida with his brother. He describes Florida as a wonderful place.

Waltemar Buddy) Stewart Florida Graham High School

Pearl Seed Production Promises Affordable Pearls

Researchers announce a method to grow seed pearls by injecting a small organism into salt water clams. The irritation forms tiny pearls harvested and implanted in other clams, growing to lustrous size in months. Incubators can be reused for repeated crops, kept at elevated salt water temperatures and fed to boost growth.

Not What You Earn But What You Save Counts

A compact lesson on financial prudence highlighting the long term impact of saving over earning alone. The piece emphasizes disciplined saving strategies and consistent contributions to build wealth and security.

Farmer’s Plight Prompts Call to Cut Middlemen

A speaker laments government aid to farmers and urges removing middlemen to connect producer and consumer. He contrasts farmer costs with consumer needs, argues advisers offer little relief, and cites tobacco and Bull Durham as factors cushioning farmers while urging direct ties from field to table.

Congress Washington America Durham

Also Mentioned on This Page

Beneft OF Young A. Whitesides & Son Graham, Texas National Electric Light Association Atlantic City N. J Robert W. DeForest Thomas Edison BEN Waters Club Arbuckle Rev. Johnson Brazil Phil Huey Cleburne John E. Meyer Cisco Ed Cox Perry Megargel R. C. Walkers G. Earl Hutchings Fort Worth B. L. Kirtley T. J. Barnett Graham Leader R. M. Williams Reese Coleman J. G. Coleman J. A. Moreland The Graham Hospital Norman Burnett Marion Alabama Marion Military Institute Kuper P.S Dodge Brothers Texas Motor Comp’y North Elm St Copse Brothers Motor Cars Fifth Avenue New York City Graham Mill & Elevator CO Olney, Newcastle and Wichita Falls Texas
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