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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1913
Page
2
Editor M. M. Worley and his wife announce the birth of a fine boy, noted in the Throckmorton Times. The piece references a Dallas Fort Worth to Roswell route via Mineral Wells and Lubbock planning.
In a speech before the American Medical Association, the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service warned that leprosy was increasing in the United States and urged government supervision and oversight to control the disease.
Grady Webster sells the Byers Herald to A P Yarbrough a veteran newspaper man who pledges a first class paper for Byers Webster has published a good paper and the successor must aim to surpass his efforts
A major Mexican government loan remains in limbo after months of processing delays. Officials have repeatedly postponed the fund disbursement to observe unfolding events in the country before finalizing the transfer.
Harry Bragg Jr., son of Mr and Mrs Harry Bragg of Wichita Falls, was accidentally shot and killed by an officer in Paragould Arkansas last Thursday while the officer pursued a fleeing suspect who had escaped after being arrested.
The advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a summer tonic that enriches the body and strengthens the system to withstand heat and depression. It emphasizes its energizing tonic effect and overall fortification.
The city council of Weatherford approves a $3,500 contract to install twenty four new fire hydrants and an auto chemical engine with hose reel. The engine will be manufactured in a Texas factory.
A Weatherford based branch house of J. L. Hill & Company, a wholesale grocery concern, will open about July 1 in Jackboro. The new distributing point serves Jack, Young, Wise, Throckmorton and Clay counties.
The Leader outlines the purposes and provisions of the upcoming special election. Readers are urged to study the article in another column for a simple, thorough explainers of the amendments before voting.
John Rubenkoenig brought a sample ear of corn from D. L. Higgins farm north of town. The ear is well developed and in full roasting ear. Higgins farms about 40 acres of corn with each stalk bearing one to three ears. If one or two more rains come, the yield may average about 40 bushels per acre.
The son of Gaines Godfrey of Paducah was bitten on the forefinger by a rattlesnake while chopping cotton last Thursday. An older sibling attempted to sever the snake with a hoe, the child then played with it, and the snake struck. Medical care indicates the boy will recover.
In Hobart area, Mr and Mrs Martin lose three children ages five three and four months as a house fire destroys the family home. The oldest was found near the door with a baby in his arms while trying to save his sister. Ernest Oldham and family nearly drown at the Brazos river at the Fort Belknap ford. they escape after the horse and buggy sink in a newly carved channel.
431 acres located 11 miles northeast of Mohank and 12 miles southwest of Canton. Two sets of improvements include a good barn, outbuildings, five room house, well kept and painted. 90 percent tillable with 129 acres cleared. rest timbered. Rich sandy loam soil, good water, nearby school and rural mail. Price 20.00 per acre with liberal terms. See or write for further information.
A regional columnist laments local decline and urges active civic investment to revive the town. The piece uses gardening imagery to warn that neglect wastes opportunity. It contrasts futilely chasing a miser’s wealth with purposeful community support.
J. F. Barnett, Wednesday, received two hundred fifty black bass minnows from government hatcheries at San Marcos. The fish were released into the reservoir to stock the waters and aid local angling.
L C Fields who recently sought treatment in Dallas for paralysis died early Thursday morning, according to advices received as we go to press.
The Paducah Post notes the county jail has been nearly empty in recent weeks after winter crowds of railroad laborers, expressing hope this low inmate count will continue through the year.
On the 18th W Q Richards shipped 30 cars of cattle to Canada sold to a ranch. Today Matador people shipped 32 cars to Canada with 32 more cars promised tomorrow. All cattle head to Canada to be grazed on Matador ranches.
Last Friday Murray residents joined a Sunday School picnic at the tabernacle and surrounding grove. A children day program featured a long lineup of entertainments by the little tots and several addresses given by speakers including O J Wood and Rev G H Ragle of the city.
Editorial pulse from the Hall County Herald urges Dr. 8 P Brooks to enter the Texas gubernatorial race. It argues he is capable and would avoid handicaps, contending no other candidate could match him if he runs.
The Spur deep well in Texas is claimed to be nearly one mile deep and the deepest in the United States. Swenson plans continued drilling to reach artesian water, aiming to push beyond the limit by ten feet after reaching the maximum depth.
W E Forgy returned from a business trip to the Sallie-Alice coal mine near Loving and praised its prospects declaring it the best coal mine in Texas. The shaft is completed with entries in several directions and the first coal car loaded as a switch is laid to the mine.
Four youths in Megargel charged with petty theft and receiving stolen property in a rustling ring. John Wise received 35 days in jail and a $1 fine, Alvin Runnels 25 days and $1, and Erwin Blair 10 days and $1. The group allegedly operated with a larger partner purchasing the loot.
Work begins this week on a new bridge over King Creek on Graham road just east of town. The structure will be supported by concrete pillars. C. B. Clark and his family left Monday for Throckmorton to make their home, having resided here about two years and earned high esteem locally.
Stephens County swung to a wet majority over Monday Tuesday and Wednesday with the final tally promising large corn yields and cotton bales. The populace rejoices as rain continues.
The first class silos ordered for Palo Pinto county are near Mineral Wells for farmer inspection. C. H. McMaster, editor of the Galveston Tribune, is erecting a large silo on his farm among three planned in the area.
A heavy Wednesday rain fell steadily, boosting corn and feed prospects. The continuous rainfall is praised as making cotton potential the best in years and could transform the area into the top farming section in the state with similar seasons.
Earl M Greer announces candidacy to fill the seventh district seat and pledges not to seek re election after the term. He says he will carry out his father’s plans and fight battles as his father would have.
Richard Walsh long associated with the J J and J A ranches at Paladuro Texas and Mrs C Adair's million dollar London ranch travels to Rhodesia to represent French capitalists seeking livestock investments in the South British possession. French investors are linked to the Brazil Land Packing Railroad and Lumber Company of South America led by Murdo Mackinzie, who handles the livestock interests.
The telephone girls of St Louis are on strike. Mr and Mrs Gee Prasons returned home Wednesday from Graham where they have been visiting for several days Megarge Eenterprise.
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