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Newspaper

Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1923

Page

7

Bathing Caps and Thermos Bottles at Scott-Long Drug Co

Local notices show Bathing Caps and Thermos Bottles available at Scott-Long Drug Co. Visitors include Mrs. Edgar Cook of San Antonio and Mrs. Ed Green of Jacksonville Texas visiting local residents. Dr. R A Duncan traveled to Wichita Falls as a court witness.Mr. Henry Moore and family visited Graham, Joe Smiths welcome a new son.

Scott-Long Drug Co Edgar Cook San Antonio Mrs R. J. Cook Ed Green Jacksonville, Texas R. J. Wood R. A. Duncan Wichita Falls

Ragland Family Visits From New Mexico and Wichita Falls

Mrs T E Ragland and daughter Jewel of Buchanan New Mexico visit relatives. Mr Sam Ragland and family of Wichita Falls were here Sunday visiting Ragland parents. Mrs E R Ragland promotes Jacob's Candy and Scott Long Drug Co products. Shower Bath Spray advertised.

T. E. Ragland Miss Jewel Buchanan, New Mexico Sam Ragland Wichita Falls Mr. Ragland Age E. R. Ragland Jacob’s Scott-Long Drug Co

Local Notes and Family News From Graham Area

Mr and Mrs Ed Cox and son Perry visited relatives in Jer myn Sunday. James N Reagan broke a leg last week. Get drinks at a sanitary fountain Scott Long Drug Co 44e. Graham residents picked peaches in Loving country this week. Eighty percent of American tourists head to France per report. E C Reed and family left last week for Colorado for a brief vacation.

Ed Cox Perry Jermyn Scott-Long Drug Co France E. C. Reed Colorado

Pace Golden Returns From Shrine Trip Across East

Pace Golden came back Friday after a month away in New York and other places. He attended the Shrine convention in Washington and enjoyed the company of his Shriners brothers.

Pace Golden New York Washington Shriners

Mrs I E Carson Visits Burketts With Son

Mrs I E Carson and her young son are visiting her parents in the Burkett family residence, staying with Mr and Mrs F M Burkett during the visit.

Mrs. I. E. Carson Little Son Mrs. Carson Mrs F. M. Burkett

Reno Stinson Reported Ill In Eagle Pass Hospital

Reno Stinson is reported sick and hospitalized in Eagle Pass with improving condition noted in the latest update.

Reno Stinson Eagle Pass

Mineral Wells Visitors Call on Wood Family Couple

Mr and Mrs W B Douglas and their son W T visited Mr and Mrs John B Wood this week in a local social exchange reflecting family ties in Mineral Wells.

W. B. Douglas W. T Mineral Wells John B. Wood

Sims Family Visit Stages Weatherford Trip

Mr. J. A. Sims and his family traveled to Weatherford on Saturday night. He returned Sunday while his family remained for a visit with relatives.

J. A. Sims Weatherford Mr. Sims

Mayes and Pratt Wed in First Christian Church Ceremony

J. J. Mayes and Miss Ethel Pratt were married last week by Rev. J. E. Evans at the First Christian church.

J. J. Mayes Ethel Pratt J. E. Evans First Christian Church

Adams Family Heads to Colorado for Monthlong Car Trip

Mr. and Mrs. J. Q. Adams and daughter Velma D. plan a monthlong journey to Colorado, traveling by car for the family vacation with no stated return date.

Visitors from Austin Stop by McJimsey Couple

Mrs. Bert Anderson and Miss Thelma Bradford of Austin are visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. S. McJimsey this week.

Bert Anderson Thelma Bradford Austin W. S. McJimsey

Ladies Sallie Welch and Ruby Bates Visit End

Misses Sallie Welch and Ruby Bates departed for Groesbeck on Monday after a pleasant visit with Mrs. Milton Snoddy.

Sallie Welch Ruby Bates Groesbeck Milton Snoddy

Reeves Weds Lederer in Sherman Runway of Joy

Miss Mary Bell Reeves of Sherman and Mr. Howard Lederer of Amarillo married Tuesday in Sherman. They will be at home in Amarillo with Reeves’s Graham friends sending warm congratulations.

Mary Bell Reeves Sherman Howard Lederer Amarillo

Long cucumbers reported by local gardener

Lee Mayes brought a 20 inch cucumber specimen to the office this week noting vines in his garden. The fruit resembles ordinary cucumbers in size and flavor. It is unclear whether Lee cultivated them himself or his family did the work, but the note confirms others have raised long cucumbers as well.

Lee Mayes Lee

Mrs Bessie Snyder and Ame lia Robertson Visit Dallas Kin

Mrs. Bessie Snyder and Miss Ame lia Robertson of Dallas are visiting their mother Mrs. Mildred Lester and other relatives.

Bessie Snyder Amelia Robertson Dallas Mildred Lester

Howard and Ste wart Visit Dallas on Business Trip

Greg Howard and Emmett Stewart traveled to Dallas this week on a business trip using Howard's car for the journey.

Greg Howard Emmett Stewart Dallas Mr. Howard

Orr and Gideon Family Visiting Graham Relatives

Mr. J. S. Orr and Mrs. P. Gideon and daughter Oneta of Dallas are visiting relatives in Graham for two weeks. Mrs. Gideon formerly lived in Graham.

J. S. Orr P. Gideon Oneta Dallas

Visitor Fisher Out on Long North East Vacation

John W. Fisher of Galveston now on an extended vacation to the North and East. He has been an efficient employee of the Santa Fe several years.

John W. Fisher Galveston Graham The Santa Fe

Fort Worth Visitors Return After Pleasant Visit

Mrs. W. A. Ribble hosted Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Erwin and Mrs. W. E. Milson with son of Fort Worth as guests for several days. They returned home Tuesday after the pleasant visit.

W. A. Ribble M. E. Erwin W. E. Milson

Wheat price concerns rise amid good harvest

Mr. Hinson of the Hinson Hockaday company says he is receiving much wheat. The season yields are fine but prices are unsatisfactory. Both dealers and farmers hope for an advance in price.

Hinson Hinson-Hockaday Company

G T and W Railway Introduces Daily Motor Coach Service

The G T and W Railway runs a morning motor coach from Mineral Wells with round trips every day including Sunday. Previously the line had only one train every alternate day and no Sunday service. The new schedule is expected to greatly improve convenience for travelers.

G. T. & W. Railway Mineral Wells

Grasshoppers Threaten Cotton Crop Across Murray Region

R. D. Tyra of Murray reported extensive grasshopper damage to cotton in his area while noting good grain yields. He said farmers were battling grasshoppers and hoped much cotton could still be saved despite discouraging conditions.

R. D. Tyra Murray

Gibbs Family Fishes Clear Fork on Day Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Riley Gibbs and their son fished on the Clear Fork today, enjoying a family outing by the water.

Mrs. Riley Gibbs Clear Fork

Miss Fanine Dowdle Trains In New York Music Course

Miss Fanine Dowdle travels to New York for an eight week course in music under a renowned piano teacher in the United States.

Fanine Dowdle New York United States

Persel and Cooledge Family Set for Extended West Coast Trip

Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Persel and family and Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Cooledge left last week for an extended trip to California and Washington. They will not return before fall and may relocate to one of the states.

E. E. Persel C. D. Cooledge California Washington

Picnicers Report Grasshoppers Swamping Hats

Gra ham youths described a picnic at Clear Fork where grasshoppers were so numerous they allegedly chewed the bands off hats. Contact Home Demonstration Agent Miss Blanche Hart Smith for details.

Graham Clear Fork Blanche Hart Smith

Carloads From Several Counties See Ku Klux Klan Parade

Cars from Palo Pinto Stephens Throckmorton Jack and other counties carried people to a Ku Klux Klan parade Tuesday evening. It was believed the men were members of the order.

Palo Pinto Stephens Throckmorton Jack Order

Lions Plan Picnic in Victory Park Change of Luncheon

The Lions schedule a Friday evening picnic at 7 o clock with their ladies in Victory Park on the mountain at the northeast corner of the square replacing the usual weekly luncheon. They will not meet at 12 15 at the Eagle Cafe.

Lions Victory Park Eagle Cafe

Attendees at Ingleside Baptist Encampment Named

The article lists attendees from the Ingleside Baptist Encampment last Sunday including F. H. Bowron and family R. V. Tidwell and family Tom Long Miss Maggie Long Earl Hutchings Miss Myrtle Kemp Mr and Mrs J T Rickman Mr and Mrs N Farmer Mrs M E Short Dan Orr and family Mrs Ada Thomas Miss Mary Thomas J J Scott Miss Bettie Scott Miss Betty Dawson Mr and Mrs J L Hathcock Dr W J Hodson LeRoy Brittain Mr and Mrs Edgar McLendon Dr W O Padgett and family Spencer Mayes attended Saturday and planned to return Sunday but was needed at the post office by Uncle Sam.

Ingleside F. H. Bowron R. V. Tidwell Tom Long Maggie Long Earl Hutchings Myrtle Kemp J. T. Rickman N. §. Farmer M. E. Short Dan Orr Ada Thomas Mary Thomas J. J. Scott Bettie Scott Betty Dawson J. L. Hathcock W. J. Hodson LeRoy Brittain Edgar McLendon W. O. Padgett Spencer Mayes Sam

Funeral of Clem Me Carver Draws Large Crowd

Mrs Nat Price returned from Scranton Texas to attend the funeral of her brother in law Clem Me Carver who died from injuries as stated last week. He formerly lived here and was among the best young men in the country. His friends here regret the untimely death and note the high esteem in which he was held.

Nat Price Scranton Texas Clem MeCarver

Graham family returns from East trip and college visits

Mr M. K. Graham and family came back Saturday from an extended East trip. They attended Randolph-Macon College in Lynchburg where Miss Louise graduated. They also went to West Point for commencement and visited their alma mater. He enjoyed meeting Mr Edison on the trip. They returned via New Orleans.

M. K. Graham Randolph-Macon College Lynchburg Virginia Louise West Point Graham Mr. Edison New Orleans

Traffic toll in 1922 New York City rises with injuries

The city reported 1 000 lives lost to traffic congestion caused by careless driving and defective brakes and 28 097 persons injured in 1922. Dead numbered 27 fewer than 1921 while injuries and accidents increased.

New York City

Bible Society distributes millions of scriptures worldwide

The American Bible Society reports the distribution of 4 667 559 volumes of Scripture in the past year. The work spans nearly every country and over 2 373 people were engaged in the effort. In 107 years it has circulated 151 258 360 volumes with US distribution across 100 languages.

American Bible Society United States

Millionaire net incomes fall after tax free securities rise

Only twenty one people in the United States report a net income of one million dollars for 1921, down from thirty three in 1920, sixty five in 1919, and sixty seven in 1918. The decline is attributed to large investments in tax free securities.

United States

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Hart Schaffner & Marx and Kirschbaum Palm Beach John E. Morrison Company Graham, Texas North Side Square Henry Moore Near Bryson Graham Sunday Mrs. Joe Smith Messers Scott and Long James N. Reagan J. Q. Adams Velma D
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