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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1910
Page
4
A seventh grade student tests if past math problems were truly practical. He reads old arithmetic examples from Richard's Natural Arithmetic and Milne's inductive Arithmetic from 1879, ISGS Civil War era books, and older Common School texts, noting their impracticality for modern life. He contrasts them with a captain of industry ambition.
A Rif irregular cavalryman threads a cambric needle while riding full gallop in an extraordinary display. The rider gallops about 400 yards, halts, and a second rider races in to pass the threaded needle to the observer. The feat astonishes a visiting French officer as reported by the St. Louis Republic.
A Dresden observer explains how local police issue small fines for minor infractions without arrest. Officers may fine from 1 to 3 marks for issues like speeding or illegal bridge crossing, with appeals possible. The system relies on individual officers who may be bribed, though higher officials deny systemic corruption.
The late Sir Charles Hammond, addressing a general election meeting in Newcastle where he won a seat, was interrupted by a heckler. The magistrate calmly silenced him by remarking that he had previously helped have the man’s hair cut, a line noted by the London Tatler.
A broker on Broad Street encounters a friend leaving a financier’s office. The caller wears a chastened bored look, and the partner explains he has faced the unconscientious insolence of conscious wealth in that moment.
A fragmented passage describes a dealer recommending a hardwood table while a young woman insists on a plain pine table. The text includes stray lines about moving pictures and dust, with scattered references to New York Journal and Birmingham Age.
On Tuesday afternoon Mrs McMurry entertained her S S class and guests. Attendees wrote on penny papers, played shirt waist word puzzles, and a Ghost Book prize went to Miss Mayzell Morrison who thanked Miss Marguerite Durham. A fan prize went to Durham in a draw, a purse with a penny was given as consolation. Refreshments followed with a tie course and readings and music provided by guests and hosted by Mrs J R Mccarroll and Mrs A A Morrison.
One Million Daily notes a native Texan’s natural builder spirit and the magnitude of developing Texas beyond a single generation. It contrasts Texas’ potential population with Massachusetts density and imagines nationwide migration impacting population per area. The piece ends with a humorous compare and a call to significant investment.
The article argues native born residents provide no property to the state while immigrants immediately contribute wealth. It notes 30 percent of natives leave with property, fifteen years until a child becomes revenue positive, and claims about one million dollars daily flow into Texas through new investments in railroads, factories, farms, and mines.
The community notes a large ice cream supper at Mrs. Martha Graham’s and three new members at the Baptist church after Rev. Perry Harmonson’s services. Updates report illnesses, shop additions, and ongoing farm chores including cotton chopping and jellymaking, with rural social visits and condolences for Mrs. Terrell.
The column reports a blown down blacksmith shop during the seventh day storm. Visits include Miss Sadie Martin and Phlete of Graham, J J Scott in Vineyard, Marion MecBrayer, Bell Goode and Christina Britton, and Will Harrell's family. The thefts involve small trifles from Leary’s house. several homes have been ransacked and blamed on local youths. Work on the new bridge progresses well.
The city re publishes Ordinance No. 54 due to a typographical error in the original issue. The ordinance originally stated a tax of $3.00 instead of the correct $3.50 as adopted by the city council.
The advertisement touts a $100 Oliver Typewriter offered for 17 cents daily with features like Ballance Shift and Automatic Tabulator. Demand has surged across all classes and occupations as readers respond to the new sales plan with a small cash payment.
A sensational claim highlights the popularity of the Oliver Typewriter with a large and affluent audience. The text portrays widespread enthusiasm and frames typewriting as a rising universal industry, noting substantial numbers eager to profit from the new technology.
An advertisement touts the Oliver Typewriter as a quick money maker with high earnings for operators and broad demand. It promotes home use, suggests easy selling plans, and invites readers to request details and a free Oliver catalog.
Immense sellers wanted for two sensational campaigns including Roose velt's Famous Hunt for Big Game and Traffic in Girls. Offer includes 50 percent commission, free outfit, mailing seeds, and district managers. Quick permanent work with yearly earnings from 2000 to 3000 dollars. Particulars free. A B Kuhlman Co Chicago Ill.
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