Miss Smith Drives County Women Club Growth
Miss Blanche Hart Smith, home demonstration agent, expands focus as county schools close. She forms two new women clubs, mentors boys and girls clubs, and plans more groups. Flint Creek hosts dress form demo. Proffitt Club forms with officers. Burpee sealer bought for canning lessons. Monument area eyed for next club, others considering early start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Hart Smith
Flint Creek Club
McAfee
Schlittler
Miss Smith
Proffitt Club
Roy Wilkerson
Tunnell
H. Wells
Woolridge
Johnson
Webb
Cagle
Davis
Monument
Street Tax Due and Street Work Highlight City Improvements
The City Secretary Wallace and City Marshal Davis announce street tax of $5.00 is due at their offices. Those unable to pay will be summoned to work on streets. The street commissioner reports grading after rains and new culverts, including South Cherry street culvert, improving access from the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Marshall Davis
Cherry Street
Gulf shore once covered Denton county near Lewisville
H H Law SMU geology instructor reports the Gulf of Mexico shore lay once three miles southwest of Lewisville in Denton county and the area that is now Dallas was submerged up to 1000 feet deep as part of his ongoing research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf of Mexico
Denton County
Lewisville
Dallas
H. H. Law
Southern Methodist University
Germany Faces Widespread Malnutrition and U S Aid Efforts
Dr H Rau of Berlin declares in a report to American charity groups that 25 percent of German children are undernourished amounting to about 1 600 000 needing feeding by charity. Texas gains clout as John N Garner from the Alvarado district joins the House and Ways Committee in the new Sixty Eighth Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
H. Rau
Berlin
German Central Committee For Foreign Relief
Texas
John N. Garner
Alvalde
House and Means Committee
Conference of English Professors Draws 160 Institutions
One hundred sixty institutions attended a conference of British and American professors of English at Columbia University on June 12 15. It was among the most significant educator gatherings on this side of the Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia University
Atlantic
Offer Made For Government Merchant Fleet
An informal bid to the Shipping Board proposes buying the entire government merchant fleet. A group of financial interests offered one billion dollars for the 375 vessels, though the supporters’ identities were not disclosed.
Columbia awards 2340 degrees at 159th commencement
Columbia University conferred 2340 degrees during its 159th commencement exercises held last week. The event highlighted graduates across disciplines with university officials noting the milestone in the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia University
July old is the big day in Graham
July day in Graham marked by events and community gatherings as residents anticipate festivities and local celebrations.
Farmers Embrace Six Cylinder Cars In Rural Towns
Durant dealer Mr Hubbard notes a rising market for six cylinder cars among farmers. He observed in several farming districts more six cylinder and other autos on Main Streets than the old horse and buggy outfits. The car brings flexibility and reliable transport for trips five to fifteen miles away, keeping families connected and enabling social contact once limited by horse travel. Transportation is cited as key to civilization, with farmers increasingly adopting automobiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hubbard
Department of Agriculture
Stores Close July 4 in Graham Celebrations
Graham stores close for Independence Day as in years past with many firms pausing for the holiday. Restaurants and drug stores stay open to serve the public while two league baseball games are set for July afternoon. A big event on July 3 features $2,000 in prizes for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Missionary Program by Graham Ladies
The First Christian church ladies from Graham presented a missionary program to Olney Christian church ladies on Monday afternoon. Mrs. John B. Rhea led the program which impressed and benefited attendees. Refreshments included ice tea two kinds of sandwiches tuna fish and pimento cheese and angel cake served by Olney ladies.
Blind student Herbert Geisler earns top honors in Chicago high school
Herbert Geisler an 18 year old totally blind student graduated from a Chicago high school with the highest honors ever given by the school He led his class for four years with an average of 97 and credits his sister Carol as his “eyes.”
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Herbert Geisler
Chicago
Schoool
Herbert
Carol
First Texas Telephone Installed in Dallas in 1881
The first telephone in Texas was installed at Dallas in 1881 by D. M. Clower marking an early milestone in Dallas communications history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Dallas
D. M. Clower
Texas education funds set at 11 million for next year
A total of 11,094,477 dollars is appropriated for the support of Texas educational institutions for the ensuing year, providing funding across schools and programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Educational Institutions
Cardui credited for revived health in Indiana woman
Mrs. Cora Courtney of Richmond Indiana reports severe fatigue and weakness before taking Cardui. She says the medicine restored energy, letting her manage five children, a husband, a boarder, and household tasks, then she could shop and work normally.
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Richmond
Ind
Cardus
Cora Courtney
Railroad Street
Cardai
Cardui
Indiana
Hard Facts About Soft Money and Honest Scales
John Oakwood argues that fraudulent measures in markets mirror currency manipulation. A storekeeper jailed for a false bushel shifts value by 20 percent, while fiat money could erode land value as buyers demand more paper per gold dollar. The piece warns farmers pay the price through distorted prices and reduced purchasing power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
America
Germany
The Best The Farms Produce The Best
Walter W. Head argues bankers should view farming as a way to raise prosperous families and stable communities. He urges bankers to support farmers and workers alike, seeing happiness and contentment as foundations of American security. The motto urged is Who serves best profits most.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Co operative marketing urged for stable farm prices
The Hanker-Farmer argues co operative marketing can stabilize prices by storing surplus during harvests and releasing it as needed. He notes it is still early, requires organized storage, efficient management, and gradual development with input from educators and bankers.
Wichita Falls Visitors From Hinson and Carmack Families
Mrs C W Hinson and daughter Evelyn visit relatives in Wichita Falls this week. Mrs J C Carmack and daughter Kathleen from Bridgeport are here visiting friends. A norther brings relief from prior heat. Lions work at Victory Park on the northeast corner of the Square but improvements remain unfinished.
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C. W. Hinson
Miss Evelyn
Wichita Falls
J. C. Carmack
Kathleen
Bridgeport
Lions
Victory Park
Mr LeSage Returns from Mexico to Graham Area
Mr. R. S. LeSage came back from Mexico where he had been managing his Ford agency in Tampico. July 3rd is the big day in Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. LeSage
Mexico
Ford
Tampico
Rev G W Black Attends Baptist Encampment
Reverend G W Black traveled to Ingle side on Monday to participate in a Baptist encampment gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Black
Ingleside
Spencer Mayes Attends Ingle Side Event
Spencer Mayes attended a session at Ingle Side on Wednesday, participating in activities and meetings with local organizers.
Second production record set in May for autos
A second production record was achieved in May with total vehicles produced reaching 404 992 across all kinds.
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Graham Ladies
Journal American Bankers Association
BY John Oakwood
Walter W. Head
American Bankers Association
W. Head
Co-operative
R. D
John E. Morrison CO
Loving, Texas
Spencer Mayes
W. C. Durant
Durant
Abbard Motor CO
Graham, Texas
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