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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1917
Page
6
Section 143 144 and 145 of Public School Laws 1915 provide for the election and calculation of trustees in common school districts.
A Bowie Commercial College notice explains that salary raises for trained service offset tuition costs. It argues first four months at higher pay cover the scholarship and board, citing graduates getting substantial wage gains and ongoing placement support. It encourages readers to enroll in Bookkeeping and Shorthand.
Texas teachers face an average tenure under four years with over a quarter quitting yearly. About 6,000 inexperienced teachers must be hired annually, risking the quality of public schools and prompting a comparison with Denmark’s system. The piece highlights high mobility in Fisher County during 1913-14 and argues for reforms to attract and retain capable teachers. A Mineral Wells farm listing concludes the text, noting 24 1/2 acres of arable land with fruit trees, a small house, farm buildings, and stock for sale.
The piece extols strict cleanliness in food production and targets the cautious housewife. It praises Calumet Baking Powder for its spotless modern plant where no human hands touch the product, underscoring absolute purity and sanitary manufacturing practices.
J J Gray president calls the County Union of Young County to meet in Loving Texas on the first Saturday in April 1917 the 7th day of the month Delegates from locals are urged to attend and elect representatives The speaker quotes Premier Lloyd George on alcohol and national fate.
On March 4 sixteen Senate seats changed hands with Republicans gaining one net seat. New senators include Johnson Delaware Hale France Kellogg Frelinghuysen Jones Calder Knox Gerry Keller King Sutherland Kendrick and others. The Senate party balance stands at 54 Democrats and 42 Republicans.
For sale a former church building offering several thousand feet of usable lumber suitable for large construction or two medium sized residences. Interested parties should apply at once to W. I. Tidwell.
Lucian W. Parrish of Henrietta Texas announces entry into the race for Congress from the Thirteenth District contingent on the new statewide redistricting bill becoming law. A prominent attorney and former chairman of his county Democratic Executive Committee he portrays himself as a self made Texan with a record of public trust and vigorous advocacy.
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