Supreme flour and Morrison’s seed offerings headline local market notes
A local market brief highlights A Square Deal Cane seed and Mexican June Corn Dwarf at Morrison's. Supreme flour is praised for unique quality with every sack guaranteed. Marriage licenses issued to Arch Oram and Dollie Haney plus T R Petty and Effie Petty. A hotel contract manager from Arkansas arrives with workmen to start soon. Herman Mobly and wife return to Albany after visiting 8 G Hallam.
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Arch Oram
Dollie Haney
T. R. Petty
Effie Petty
Henry Chapel Notes On Weather and Local Life
In Henry Chapel, residents await rain amid ongoing planting and garden work. W B Himson and others prepare land. Mrs John Spradlin recovers from illness as Horace Ribble installs a wind mill. Churchgoers hear sermons, school attendance is strong, and locals share visits, new equipment, and family news across Young County.
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W. B. Himson
John Spradlin
Horace Ribble
Young County
Bro
Atchison
Henry Chapel
Conner
Dickerson
W. A. Ribble
Finns
Mollie Campbell
Edna
Nellie Jarnigan
H. L. Ribble
H. L. Ribble Last Friday. Mrs. Ribble
Ena McLaren
Hinson
L. McMilton
Sue Anderson
Louie Anderson
R. M. Anderson
Fred Moran
Community notes hail wind, rain needed for crops
A letter from a well-wisher recounts local farming woes as drought lingers and corn is ready to plant after soil breaks. It notes ill health of G W Terrell, a singing gathering at D K Leberman’s, visits by Gibbs sisters, and plans of the True Cornett Band. Newcastle Orth Olney and True anticipate a railroad, with a biweekly literary meeting and a hopeful, forward-looking tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Terrell
D. K. Leberman
True Cornett Band
Newcastle
Orth
Olney
True
Trade Day Draws Few People in Graham Weathered
Last Monday in Graham marked Big Monday or Trade Day, but heavy weather kept many away and limited trading. When skies are favorable, Graham’s Trade Day is usually well attended and among the month’s best days.
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Graham
Tornado Insurance Offers Low Cost Protection
Tornado insurance costs are presented as affordable with rates for one to five years. The ad lists premiums such as 20 cents per year per $810 and $2.00 per $1,000, plus 40 cents per $100 and $4.00 per $1,000 for three years, with five year terms at 60 cents per $100 and $6.00 per $1,000. It notes hail damage coverage for a small extra charge and lists J. W. Akin as a provider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
J. W. Akin
Program Workers Conference at Graham Texas
A three day program with the First Baptist Church Graham Texas from March 22 to 24 includes opening services in the new church building Sunday March 21. Daily schedules feature sermons addresses by Rev J B Tidwell Geo W Truett J B Gambrell and S P Brooks with dedications and evangelistic services to follow. Free entertainment and committee reporting on arrival.
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First Baptist
Graham
Texas
Geo. W. Truett
D. D
First Baptist Church
Dallas
B. Gambrell
J. B. Gambrell
S. P Brooks
Christian Education
S. P. Brooks
L. L
J. W. Gillon
Gaston “Ave. Baptist Church
Cedar Creek Farmers Await Rain After Dry Spell
The community records continued drought hindering farm work with corn planting delayed awaiting rain. E L and H J Cretsinger planted a batch of fruit trees this week. J W Stone visited from near Ivan. Veals Creek cemetery held its annual observance on February 20 with many attendees, the grounds tidied. B P Gann recently painted the cemetery iron fence enhancing its appearance. A spelling bee is held every Wednesday at the schoolhouse for instruction and entertainment.
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E. L
H. J. Cretsinger
J. W. Stone
Ivan
Veals Creek
B. P. Gann
Simmons Sarsaparilla Promises Appetite Boost
A vintage ad touts Simmons Sarsaparilla as the king of tonics to restore appetite and energy, claiming it will make you want to eat freely and laugh again. The short pitch targets weary readers seeking a quick tonic.
Fort Worth Presbytery to Meet Graham Church Dates
The Presbytery of the Fort Worth church will meet with the Graham church April 28 to May 2. Rev. MecMarry will be installed pastor of the Graham church during the Presbytery sessions.
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Fort Worth
Graham
MecMarry
Priscilla Club Enjoys Social Evening and Charity Efforts
The Priscilla Club hosted a Saturday gathering at Mrs Street's home with eight tables for games, a history quiz, and friendly contests won by Mrs Albert Kay and Mrs Street. Guests included many club members and friends, and funds from Tag Day funded grounds improvements with Bermuda planting plans and requests for plant donations. The next meeting is set for Mrs Evans Mabry's home as civic pride and patriotism are praised.
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Priscilla Club
Street
Albert Kay
Cleveland
Taft
Americus Vespucius
Columbus
Chester A. Arthur
Jas. Russell Lowell
M. K. Graham
Mesdames
McCain
Bryant
Morris
Sam Dowdle
Farmer
Garrett
Erbacher
Widmayer
Manning
Chisholm
Ollie Kidwell
Harrell
Bessie James
Eddie Garrett
McCarroll
W. Tidwell
Tom Price
Bermuda
Burkett
C. W Johnson
Graham
Evans Mabry
Store management changes at J. B. Norris Haw Co
The notice alerts customers that general management at the J. B. Norris Haw Co store has changed hands. It urges shoppers to monitor the new management and compare prices before buying elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Norris Haw Co
Center Ridge Community News Update
The Center Ridge note reports steady school progress under Miss Fannie Kisinger. A Gordon is digging a storm cellar amid anticipated bad weather. Farmers hope for rain after over two months of dry conditions, making plowing difficult. Bill Wilp signs off.
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Fannie Kisinger
Gordon
Bill WiLp
No Need of Scratching Cure For Itching Relief
No Need of Scratching. Other afflictions may be more painful, but none more annoying than many forms of itching trouble. The quickest and most reliable remedes for itching diseases of any character is Hunt's Cure One application relieves, one box guaranteed to cure.
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Hunt
Greatest poultry show of the South at Fort Worth
The poultry department of the Fat Stock show in Fort Worth will run from March 13 to 20 and has drawn the largest entry total ever for the region. Generous premiums cash sweepstakes and trophies attract participants nationwide, and classes are arranged to level chances for small breeders against large ones.
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Poultry Department
Fort Worth
South
Preventics Candy Cold Cure Tablets Offer Quick Guard
Fortified against the gripp this season Preventics the candy cold cure tablets promise a dependable safeguard. Sniffles at the sneeze stage may be headed off with prompt use keep Preventicn in pocket or purse box of 48 for 22c sold by B S Doty Co
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B. 8S
Doty & Co
Prince Duke pacing horse ready for season at OK yard
Prince Duke, sired by Dr. Duke and out of Adobe, shows pacing records 2-19 and 2-22 with a mile time of 2-22 1 4. Dark bay in good condition, he will stand at J. E. Parsons at the OK wagon yard this season. Price 10 dollars, insurance 12.50. Also known as Duke. Owned by
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Dr. Duke
George Wilks
Prince Duke
Adobe
J. E. Parsons
OK Wagon Yard
Duke
Togo and Johnnie horses for service at Loving farm
Togo a Cleveland bay Modock stud, 17 hands, 1480 pounds, three years old. Service $10 to insure. Johnnie a Black Mammoth Jack, 15 hands, four years old. Service $10 to insure. They will stand at my farm 112 miles north of Loving. Satisfaction guaranteed. Abbott
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Togo
Cleveland Bay
Ballard's Snow Liniment Advertises Pain Relief
A frontier style notice proclaims everyone is liable to rheumatism cuts burns and aches and promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment as a remedy. It claims the product relieves all pains and wounds and notes it is sold by B S Doty & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
B.S. Doty & Co
Hawkins Chapel News and Community Notes
Health is good at present with a light rain and cold snap feared to spare fruit. Rev Hester filled his regular appointment at the Chapel. Miss India Newman and brother Carl attended Sunday School at Lone Oak. Edith Johnson of Newcastle visits her uncle A E Oatman and family. A E Oatman and son Jessie were in Graham on business. Tom Grant improves and will return to school soon. Prayer meeting at Pleasant View draw a large crowd. School progresses under Prof EK J Cummings. Marian Baker and brother Charles visited Loyd Hawkins and sisters. Nora Qaltman visiting relatives at Newcastle. Rube Lofton bought a hundred dollar buggy horse Donovan.
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Hester
India Newman
Carl
Lone Oak
Edith Johnson
Newcastle
A. E. Oatman
Jessie
Near Spring Creek
Graham
Tom Grant
Pleasant View
EK. J. Cummings
Marian Baker
Charles
Loyd Hawkins
Nora Qaltman
Rube Lofton
Donovan
For Sale or Trade and Noted Indian Chief at Fort Worth Show
For Sale or Trade. A two year old grey-eagle stallion by Lexington and Denmark and Glenco is offered by John Martin, miles east of Graham. Quanah Parker, a famed Indian chief, will attend the National Feeders and Breeders show in Fort Worth March 13 to 20 with forty braves on paint ponies from Col. Burnett’s herd, parading daily and appearing in the arena as a feature of the event.
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Lexington
Denmark
John Martin
Graham
Quanah Parker
Fort Worth
Burnett
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R. G. Hallam
Morrison's
N. Gegg
Beecher Baker
Arkansas
Herman Mobly
Albany
8. G. Hallam
Henry
Program Workers’ Conference
J. B. Tidwell
Decatur Baptist College
Cedar Creek
THE
House OF Merit
W. S. McJimsey
Center Ridge
Johnnie
Johnne
Abe
M. H. Steadham
Hawkins Chapel
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