Local Notes from Graham Telegraph March 5 1908
Clyde Young from Farmer reports sorghum seed received. J W Womack of True attends district court. Jacob Schlittler Sr improving from la grippe. Miss Lottie Ribble visiting Mrs Frank Philips. Box supper at Center Ridge school on Saturday night the 14th. Stamp pictures 25c per dozen. Perry of Dallas visiting his brother ill in Olney. Locals include Geo Roach Deets Ewing Parker Olney visitors and Miss Sadie Gleason back as milliner. Tulips and farm notes, barber shop change, and a Graham hose company fire exhibit on Fourth Street last Saturday.
Graham Hardware Co Moves to New Brick Store
Graham Hardware Co announces relocation to a new brick store on the northeast corner of the square. The note invites customers and friends to visit, pledges improved service, and thanks patrons for past favors as they strive to turn newcomers into satisfied customers.
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Graham Hardware Co
Farmers' Union Notice for Graham Local dues collection
All members of the Graham Local who have not paid this quarter are asked to attend the regular meeting on Saturday night March 7 to remit dues. All members should try to attend. R. E. Casburn, Secretary-Treasurer.
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Graham
R. E. Casburn
Tanning Demonstration Shop Opens in Plainfield
J M Brown of Plainfield Missouri is showcasing a patent tanning method at a new demonstration shop on the square. He claims ordinary hides can be tanned in seven to eight days and hides with hair on can be tanned as well, with several hides ready as rugs. J A Baker has bought county rights and may establish a tannery and saddle shop soon.
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J. M. Brown
Plainfield
J. A. Baker
Anchor Buggies Shown At Graham Hdn Co Display
Graham Hdn Co has unloaded a car of Anchor Buggies in all shapes and sizes and invites customers to view them in the new building. The Priscilla club met March 3 with Mrs B Street as secretary Paxson.
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Graham Hdn. Co
Priscilla Club
Groceries and seeds offered by W C Burns store
Signature STORIA. ihe Kind You Rave z fo. Go to W. C. Burns to buy your Groceries and Feed of all kinds. Corn Chops, Hay, Cotton Seed Meal, Garden and field Seed, Earth Corn, Cane, Millet and all kind of seeds.
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W. C. Burns
Improvements on the 6 Plow J Case Cultivators
Graham Hardware Co. promotes the 6 Plow J Case Cultivators claiming they are the best and urging readers to buy to be convinced.
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Graham Hdw. Co
Graham Hdn. Co
Earth
Surprise visit by fairy ladies at Woodmen Circle meeting
Last Saturday night the Woodmen Circle hosted a pleasant surprise during the W.O.W. meeting. Eight fairy-like ladies entered in spotless robes, gave an address on Wood craft, then returned with refreshments for all, receiving hearty toasts and an invitation to return.
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Woodmen
Loving Community Notes Bright with Planting and News
Corn planting progresses rapidly as residents report on farming, water wells, and visits. W T Long moves back to the farm and nears a sale with Newman the gin man. Estelle Holloway aged nine dies and is buried in Graham. Summers ill with pneumonia, Reeves drilling deeper for more water, and various local visits and family news fill the page. The warm weather boosts growth and rain outlook lifts farmers' spirits.
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W.T. Long
Mr. Newman
Estelle
J. W. Holloway
Loving
Graham
R. L. Reeves
Mr. Story
R. M. Summers
Reeves
Cedar Creek rural notes report dry season and crops
Cedar Creek reports severe colds receding and overall good health. Some planting corn occurs but much land remains too dry for a reliable stand, a good rain is hoped for. Farmers are ahead of usual with work, prospects of an abundant crop if moisture returns. James Hood of Breckinridge visited. new land is being taken in and farms improved. Miss Eva Echols, the local teacher, left Friday evening for Bee Branch to visit family.
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James Hood
Breckinridge
Eva Echols
Bee Branch
Cedarite
Mulford Salt Water Pond and Dining Display
Alameda County rancher Thomas W. Mulford boasted a self sufficient farm with diverse crops and hosted a famous Dublin barley buyers feast featuring oysters clams trout and estate produce. He then guided guests to his salt water pond as the party moved toward the San Francisco bay while a Chicago Record Herald theater moment described audience chatter and curtain anticipation.
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Thomas W. Mulford
Alameda County
Mulford
Dublin
San Francisco Bay
Sean Francisc Call
J I Case Planters Buy From Graham Holn Co In Brick Plant
J I Case Planters acquire J I Case Planters from Graham Holn Co in a deal centered on a new brick building. The move consolidates operations and expands capacity for the company.
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J. I. Case Planters
Graham Holn, Co
Community Picnic Delights With Games And Band
More than sixty boys and over fifty girls enjoyed a day of leisure on prepared grounds featuring croquet swings and various games. Seroco dominoes checkers and ball games provided amusement while a band played and a literary program sparked speeches. The afternoon stood out as a memorable event.
Tombstones and grave digging services offered
W E Baker sexton of Oak Grove Cemetery advertises tombstones available from Cisco Marble Works and grave digging fees for adults seven dollars and children five dollars with a call for orders or service.
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Cisco Marble Works
W. E. Baker
Sexton Oak Grove Cemetery
Safe Combination. Read Your Home Paper Ad
An advertisement urges readers to subscribe to The Dallas Semi-Weekly News and Graham Leader together for one year at $1.75 payable in advance. Emphasizes world news and family usefulness and warns that 1908 is a presidential year. Subscriptions are for a year at the special rate with prompt attention.
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Dallas
Graham Leader
Thrice-a-Week World offers cheap, rapid global news
The Thrice-a-Week World promises a better 1908 with impartial political news, full markets, cartoons, and prompt reports. It will be published every other day, effectively serving as a daily at a lower price. Subscriptions run $1.00 per year, and a combined offer with The Graham Leader costs $1.45 for one year.
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Graham Leader
Eliasville School Independence Day Picnic
A local school notes an enjoyable afternoon as teachers celebrate Independence Day with a two by two march led by band boys to the picnic grounds up the river. A newborn daughter of Mr and Mrs Love is reported doing well.
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Love
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