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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
2
Rates listed for subscriptions include one year at 1.50 and six months at 0.75. The notice appears in a Graham Texas publication with post office mailing details and editor Frank H. Bowron.
Texas reports 420000 men registered as eligible for military service, detailing the pool of potential fighters and the scope of national defense readiness. The figure reflects statewide registration data and public notices on mobilization capacity.
One thousand seventy three young men from Young County registered last week, signaling strong local representation if drafted or called to service. The count underscores future mobilization potential for national defense.
The report estimates an average wheat yield of fifteen bushels per acre in Young County. At two dollars per bushel the price supports a profitable outcome for farmers.
The State University faces a muddle but expects a settlement that prevents any temporary shutdown. Officials believe the institution will remain open every day without interruption.
The governor faces backlash after proposing to cut funds to the University, drawing a line that the people say cannot be crossed. Supporters urge new leadership to keep the institution running.
Claude Callan leaves his editorial writer post at Fort Worth Star-Telegram to take a similar role at the Kansas City Star. His column Cracks at the Crowd will be missed by Star-Telegram readers.
Monday’s Trades Day in Graham drew attendees from across the county but numbers were down as many farmers stayed home to harvest thresh and work crops. The pace was subdued with few nonlocals in town unless needed.
The text claims Germany sought a submarine base in Venezuela to dominate the southern U S coast and Panama Canal. It notes a prior contact with President Cleveland who warned that Admiral Dewey would act to destroy German ships if Venezuela were seized.
Attorney General Looney finds Governor Jerguson did not veto the University of Texas appropriation for the next two fiscal years. The veto proclamation did not cross out totals, so 845,963 for the first year and 836,430 for the second are valid. Expenditures fall under the board of regents, and funding could come from donations or gifts, not direct state debt.
The Graham Leader wins praise for its coverage of local events as it consistently reports top results and community milestones. Readers note timely updates and strong reporting from the newspaper in the town’s public life.
The piece argues that friendship binds effort and success and laments shallow social rituals. It contrasts ancient exacting bonds with modern broad networks, asserting that true friends empower leadership and achievement. Loyalty, reciprocity, and being a dependable friend are foundational to personal and professional success.
The Wichita Times quotes Assistant Secretary Vrooman of the Department of Agriculture who labels anyone who adds a penny to food prices as a pirate. The warning targets both small retailers and large wholesalers and manufacturers, promising accountability as prices normalize without real scarcity.
The article recalls Graham Texas settlers in 1876 led by doctors Dr. Dunlap Dr. Graves and others. It notes arrivals and ventures by J E Morrison J M Floyd F M Burkett and many townspeople who built mills stores law offices and farms. It mentions Salt Creek salt works and local leaders like Judge B F Williams and Captain Newt White plus community life including a jail wildlife anecdote and early banking.
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