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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1924
Page
5
A columnist muses on the Jazz Age waning and politics, noting the era’s excess and public discontent. He laments imprudent military displays, praises tax shifts amid national discourse, and highlights Texas poultry’s growing economic role driven by steady cash returns and shows.
A Detroit wife files for divorce accusing her husband of staying around the home and sleeping too much. The piece notes that laziness is a common ground for divorce, arguing the "perpetual sleeper" is a greater nuisance than the spouse who stays away but sleeps less.
Two American brothers in Paris vie for the same dancer The White Moth in First National film. One brother engaged loves her. the other weds her to block the match then departs the bride the same day. A novel denouement unfolds at the National Theatre.
Mr Joe Parsley and Miss Nelley McCarson were married at six o clock last Sunday afternoon in Graham by Rev Geo Black. The couple, both Olney residents, are connected to prominent local families and plan to reside in Olney with Parsley described as the eldest son of Fred Parsley.
In Young County Texas on June 24 1924 a Dodge Roadster 1919 model with Motor No 283058 will be sold at the courthouse in Graham to satisfy a $170.82 judgment in LeSage Motor Company v J T Gough. J D Dawson Constable Precinct No 1 announces the sale under an execution issued June 10 1924. Balloon tires are best says Graham Tire Shop.
A list of candidates announcing for various local offices in the Democratic primary set for July 26, 1924. Names include Walter F. Schenck for District Judge. R S Morrison and James V Allred for District Attorney. W D McFarlane for Representative. Willie Riggs and Mrs Irene McLaren for District Clerk. W P Stinson and W F Parsley for County Judge. John B Rhea for County Attorney. W H Kennedy for County Clerk. W E Steele for Tax Collector. Earl Gilbert and Sam Copeland for Tax Assessor. W J A Cooper and J B Foster for Sheriff. W W Bill Martin for County Treasurer. H H Avants for County Superintendent. Willard G Mobley for Public Weigher. Robert A Crawford and O R Hill and C K Holt for Public Weigher Pre No 1. A D Stewart, J Wiley Moore and A C Anderson for Commissioner Pre No 1. A A Donnell, T R Billingsley for Commissioner Pre No 2. Mack H Sims and T L Bratcher for Commissioner Pre No 4.
J E Ryus returns from Dallas with a heavy stock of medicines arriving. F M Burkett of Wadley and Burkett buys goods in the East. A B Medlan sells 1500 cattle to J H Belcher for 10 dollars a head with delivery by November. G B Jewell builds a business house on the square. J E Morrison advertises a new shop and tools. Capt A B Gant leaves for Weatherford. Grasshoppers swell near Waco. G A Graham resigns postmaster. Thos B Stevens named. A baseball club E S Grahams forms with Ryus as president. A circular garter is found. Nancy Fore dies. Dr Cagle boasts surgical tools.
A dark tongue twister recounts a girl and her lamb tragically killed by her father, then served as a sandwich between two slices of bread on the way to school. The macabre humor contrasts innocence with violence.
Send your name and address with 5 cents and this slip to Chamberlain Medicine Co Des Moines Iowa to receive a trial pack including Chamberlain's Coal Testy for coughs colds croup bronchial flu and whooping coughs and tickling and Chamberlain's Seen ach and Liver for stomach troubles indigestion and related pains plus remedies for burns and skin affections all for 5 cents. Don’t miss it.
A new penetrating liquid dental remedy promises relief from sore gums in 12 hours. It reportedly reaches tooth roots, tightens loose teeth, heals pus pockets, and kills pyorrhea germs, offering chairside results at home without pain or expense. Recommended by Scott-Long Drug Co.
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