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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1926
Page
8
Eastland, June 22. Three men were arrested Sunday after alleged assaults on their wives. One allegedly struck his wife with a flat iron, injuring her face and eyes though doctors say she will recover. Another allegedly tried to strangle his spouse after a quarrel. The third allegedly attacked his wife with a knife but caused no injuries. All are ordered to appear in court.
In the photoplay The Man From Red Gulch Harry Carey battles villain Lee Shumway aboard a Sacramento River steamboat. The Bret Harte adaptation unfolds in the California Sierras during 1849. Betsy, drawn by Lasham, faces coercive danger as Sandy seeks vengeance for his partner’s murder.
Critics hail The Isle of Retribution as a brisk adaptation of Edison Marshall's novel set in the freezing Arctic. The F B C production debuts in this community with first showings scheduled Monday and Tuesday June 28 and 29 at the Liberty Theatre.
A satirical comparison portrays women as automobiles noting high upkeep costs for speed and warming up. It suggests newer models are faster, ornaments reduce value, and reckless speed risks burnout while heavy, sturdy ones are meant for work and require guidance.
Poetic fragment describing a bare-backed girl with silken hose and transparent clothes, red lips smeared with lipstick. The speaker declares joy at being born a boy and offers blessings on the young woman.
A playful verse praises a flamboyant youth with balloon trousers and marcelled hair. The speaker expresses joy at not being a boy, noting the subject’s bold style, bright socks, red ties, and perfume as bright detail in a lighthearted, affectionate tone.
The napkin should not be folded again after service. Place it to the right of the plate when rising. Never fully unfold it and do not moisten it for any purpose.
Advice on handling breakages at a dinner. If a valuable item breaks, replace it rather than offer payment, to avoid embarrassment. In public, say I am so sorry or How careless of me, and follow with a sincere note of regret after the meal. The guiding rule is to keep everyone’s serenity undisturbed.
A reader asks who should remove dish covers when a woman dines alone or with a gentleman. The answer states the waiter clears covers for a solo woman, while when dining with a gentleman the latter should attend to it and serve the lady.
A frequent guest should greet the household staff politely. It is rude not to acknowledge them. The guest may say a simple hello such as How do you do Laura or How are you.
State Health Officer Dr H O Sappington warns the fly is a serious health menace to every family. He urges citizens to use all means to exterminate this filth that carries disease germs and can contaminate food and infants. He cites typhoid, dysentery, enteritis and infantile diarrhea as common miseries spread by flies and notes a single fly can breed millions in a season.
A silver dollar addressed to Attorney Dan Moody was found delivered to his hotel on Friday in Austin Texas. The unwrapped coin bore a 2c stamp canceled at Raymondville Texas and had the sender unlisted. The address was on one side and the stamp on the other.
Harry Carey’s new star picture The Man From Red Gulch screens at the National Theatre Friday and Saturday July 2 and 3. The Hunt Stromberg studio filmed the gold fever tale with prospectors gamblers river men cow punchers dancers and vigilantes lending colorful romantic interest.
A reflective poem contrasts a small lamp with a distant star and asks who is more useful or famous. The speaker questions whether personal fame or utility surpasses simple illumination and celestial guidance, pondering value.
The Proffitt 4-H Club met on June 16 with four members and one new visitor likely to join. They began work on clothing for a contest, learned sewing steps, and admired the girls helping Miss Grimes change a Ford casing. The next meeting is set for June 23 at Miss Alma Heard’s home.
Good rains boost growth while grasshoppers threaten in some fields. Smith Gann threshing grain near Ivan reports good yields. Miss Lou Cretsinger visits nephew J. L. Steele in Breckenridge. Ethel Steele and Mildred Steele stay with grandparents I. W. and Mrs. Steele in this community.
Sunday School and church services were held with Brother E. M. Agee delivering a strong sermon. A cream supper gathered Red Top and local youth at Gabe Barretts Saturday night. Various visitors including Ben Page Archer City Louis Free Bruth Knight Ada Lee Rogers Graham and others joined Mrs. Fisher and family. A broken arm sidelined Hary Kindley Jr. and several youths visited Jean Sunday afternoon.
Rev Frank Johnston of Fort Worth preached here Sunday and was warmly welcomed with Mrs Johnston. Local residents report numerous visits from relatives and guests including Violet Golden and Jessie Lee Golden, J D Craig Jr, and the Tomlinsons. A baby girl was welcomed to the Mayes family on Thursday night June 17. B Y P U attendance grew and single men were noted for courting despite warnings about being “canned.” Relatives of Andy Walsh announced the birth of A J Jr from Canyon Texas.
A women’s encampment near Crystal Falls at Graham area invites all Stephens and Young County women under home demonstration leadership. July 8–10 attendees must bring canned foods and utensils. a 25 cent cash charge covers ice milk and lodging. substitutions offered for missing items. children may attend with reduced charges. Register with the county agent by June 26. refunds unavailable.
Mr and Mrs Frank Sharp and children visited Mrs Sharp s sister Mrs Ralph Norman in Moran Texas over Saturday and Sunday. E J Rhoades of West Texas is visiting J L Rhoades. New son Jack Wiley born to Mr and Mrs F G Wiley named for a prizefighter. C B Ribble of South Bend visited his parents while Mr and Mrs O C Ribble attended singing. T A Parsons visiting grandfather G F Parsons at Megargel. Miss Ora Harty of Murray visiting sister Mrs Floyd Mahaney. Strong singing crowd Sunday night and Roy Ribble re elected president of the singing class. Cats beat Houston in the first of a three game series. Fort Worth Cats unpredictable like the Brazos River. Commissioner Anderson s road program from Graham through Bunger may paint the city white. Jurors Frank Sharp Ira Bobo Chas Grantham and O M James attended court. Bill Grantham visiting Chas Grantham this week.
Quotes from London Life Magazine discuss how death certificates might reveal truth about living conditions and habits. Phrases include dying after years of overeating and deaths caused by smothering oneself in unventilated rooms.
Advice warns against presenting the cracked plate to the husband’s mother when she visits, urging careful handling of heirlooms and etiquette to avoid offense.
I L H Hatfield guardian files application in Young County Texas to lease mineral rights of minor Hattie May Hatfield. Real property includes undivided interests in 40 acres from R M Kutch survey and 26 acres from T K Criswell survey along the Brazos River. Hearing set before County Judge in Graham on July 8 1926.
A man wandering at night spots a guidepost with a high sign. He climbs the post with slipping difficulty and reads the warning Wet Paint at the top.
The notice records six marriage licenses including H P Kay and Buna Ellis Clarence W Ault and Grace Howard John Nickell and Lottie Kirk land Andrew Knickerbocker and Hazel Ellis O D Moody and Zephie Ora Lee King Willie Hodges and Audrey Sparks
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