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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1917
Page
2
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The investigation into Governor Fergu son ends with his intent exoneration before the people of Texas. The committee found misappropriation of public funds for mansion groceries and banking violations at Temple State bank but no wrongful intent, concluding the impeachment not warranted. The report notes lax bank examination and cites J P Johnson’s two sow hogs yielding 1040 dollars in twenty months, urging more local hog raising and feed production.
The Russian political revolt ends czarist rule and elevates a liberal Duma led government. The shift promises war benefits and moral impact on Allies, with German reforms hinted as a response. British advances to Mosul threaten Ottoman defenses while German withdrawals aid morale concerns on fronts. Our nation remains noncombatant as naval losses rise.
Yale economist Professor Irving Fisher argues war inflation drives price rises worldwide due to growing money in circulation. He cites April price spikes in Russia Germany France England Sweden and the United States and outlines a plan to stabilize the dollar by increasing its weight after the war.
A Kentucky woman who shot at her husband and killed a valuable cow is cited by the Macon Telegraph as proof that women should not be allowed to handle firearms.
A brief note ponders why Mary Pickford chose a life of film stardom despite fame and fortune, contrasting public glamour with personal motives and aspirations in a reflective column.
A bold Texas declaration describes the state as vast and historic a land of independence and sacrifice. It praises Alamo martyrs Bowie Travis Crockett and the legacy of liberty. It frames Texas as peaceful yet ready to defend, a growing southern power with patriotic resolve.
The brief notes that the United States now spans the globe from Culebra in Puerto Rico to Balabac in the Philippines following the acquisition of the Danish West Indies. St Croix sits 38 miles east of Culebra, widening the eastern reach and ensuring when the sun rises there it sets on Balabac.
A historic proverb recalls grandmothers admonishing excess in beer and whiskey factories. tolerating these vices wastes grain and labor, leading to woe and want. The note frames temperance as economic and social prudence.
Henrietta based Lucian W. Parrish seeks the Democratic nomination in the proposed 138th district formed by Cook, Denton, Wise, Montague, Clay, Jack, Young, Breyer, Wichita, Wilbarger, Baylor and Throckmorton counties. Support pours in from Clay and Wichita counties as Judge Carrigan backs Parrish. Parrish's career spans law practice, teaching, public service, and community leadership including presidency of the Board of Commerce.
The governor plans an immediate legislative session to enact a bone dry law. Georgia aims to be completely dry within two weeks, bypassing the July 1 federal deadline.
A September 15 1883 column lists residents visiting from Illinois and Michigan, a gun shop opening, postage changes, and a possible town incorporation. It notes Gra ham public school opening after October, a tax vote on school funds failing, and local brick kilns busy. Also mentions cotton, wheat fire, property leases, new postal rules, and cowboys visiting. A later September 22 update reports stockmen hunting, rain restoring water, drunks, and creek Indians released after paying penalties.
Pink Brooks reported on Wednesday that his wheat yield averaged about twenty bushels per acre. Watters departed last Saturday, moving first to Clarksville and later to Denton.
Entomologist M. E. Hays notes cut worms damage young plants as they emerge, mainly in early spring. Control includes late planting and poisoned baits such as arsenate of lead solution or bran mash with molasses. Use caution to protect farm animals and birds from the poisoned material.
Readers urged to mail checks despite paper costs. The offer promises an identical paper receipt returned, printed neatly as proof of payment.
Two Carolinas pass anti liquor advertising laws as governors push stricter sales controls. The new measures restrict alcohol promotional content in media, aiming to curb consumption and influence on coastal communities.
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