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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
7
A.Nautilus citation by William E Towne proposes wiring memory prompts to daily routines. By telling the subconscious mind to recall tasks while performing a familiar morning act such as tying shoes, the memory cue becomes a fixed peg enhancing recall.
George Bernard Shaw argues that civilization breeds narrow minds and inequality, hindering solutions to major problems. He recalls family bias shaping child attitudes and calls for a new type of human being. The piece contrasts this with a New Zealand approach that rapidly processes criminals to deter further offenses.
Ancient Romans revered a Venus the Bald in a temple after Gaulish invasion. The legend attributes the odd cult to Rome’s brave women who cut their hair to fashion bowstrings for city defense.
A farmer asks Pat who prevailed after a lively encounter with his bull. Pat replies it was a toss up, reflecting a humorous clash on the farm between a farmer and an Irish worker.
A London Sketch dialogue shows a mother scolding Tommy for talking while she speaks and Tommy pleading to stay up after she leaves, highlighting youthful mischief and parental limits.
A witty exchange features Judge noting Blobbs the poet is counting his feet rather than fingers. The playful line highlights Blobbs' eccentricity and crafts a colorful moment in court or public discourse.
A picnic will be held at the Reunion grounds on Thursday June 25 under the auspices of the Woodmen and Odd Fellows of Eliasville. Program starts promptly at 10 o clock. Everyone is invited to attend and bring well filled baskets. All candidates are invited and expected to be present. T. R. Billingsley, Sec. Com.
For Sale or Trade. I have a grain binder and dry hand plow arene or trade cheap. Will give big ba Gus Wickland. Rt. 2, Box 44, Graham, Texas. Prospective piano buyers get you a Presto Buyer's ide and get wise on the piano business. Look me up in the Guide and you will find that all I sell are listed among the High Grade Pifpos.
Commercial Secretarys Association reports 1796 farms in Young County with 1321 mortgaged or tenant operated and 475 fully owned. 6600 residents rely on tenant farming or mortgaged homes. 802 tenants, 40 pay cash rent, rest on share. Eight non white farmers. 144 farms exceed 500 acres. County farm property valued at 11.297 million dollars. average farm worth 6290 dollars. Also sale ad: fifteen stock horses for sale at around 50 dollars. Contact S B Campbell Crystal Falls Texas.
Market report lists poultry prices including hens per pound at 16 cents for fryers and various turkey weights, geese and ducks full feathered, butter at packing stock level, eggs candled at 13 cents per dozen with the market described as unsatisfactory and rapidly declining, green and dry hides priced per pound or per hide, F. O. B. Graham with prices subject to market changes.
A Sunday school picnic will be held at the Murray tabernacle on Saturday June 20 1914. Features include a cold drink stand dinner for all and a program in the forenoon and afternoon rendered by Sunday School members.
The Singer Sewing Machine praised for simplicity and workmanship. advertises easy payments in Graham Texas through Co. E Turner with the Belmont Hotel converting from sanitarium to hotel at rates of $1.25 daily meals 26 cents beds 25 cents. patronage requested by C W Conner.
Editor's note introduces a series on agricultural problems. Lindsey argues Texas farmers can borrow at 6 percent on land security and 5 percent on cotton if securities are properly arranged. He cites European and national examples, explains how vendor's lien notes work, and previews how to secure cheaper Texas money by aligning security with lenders' expectations.
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