Young County Local Institute Opens With Notables
The Young County Local Institute features opening remarks by the chairman, prayers, and performances by the Jean High School Quartette. Jessie Nicewarner elected secretary, with talks on school virtues, state aid, and rural school consolidation. A basketball game between Jean and Shinola ends 12 to 8. The note mentions spring baseball in Wichita Falls with White Sox vs Milwaukee team and Giants vs White Sox on April 2.
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Jessie Nicewarner
W. P. Grow
Jean High School
H. K. Weems
Grady Fletcher
H. W. Dobson
F. O. McBrayer
Clyde Kisinger
Alma Greer
H .A. Groner
D. K. Lyon
Winnie Davis
H. L. Groner
Federal Farm Loan Association
Chas. P. Nance
Jean
Shinola
Joan
Wichita Falls
Chicago White Sox
Milwaukee American Association
Lake Wichita
New York Giants
Interscholastic League Meet at Olney on March 31
The Interscholastic League for Young County will gather in Olney on Saturday March 31. Sixteen schools compete in debate declamation spelling essay writing and athletics with strong prospects for a top county meet. For information contact Earl L Howell Graham or others listed for each department.
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Young County
Olney
Earl L. Howell
Graham
Graham; Supt. Duke
A. M. Freeman
Insurance Agency Takes Over Norris & Son Business
The Graham Insurance Agency announces it has taken over the insurance business of A. O. Norris & Son with Aliné Johnson to manage future operations. All fire tornado hail and indemnity risks will receive prompt careful attention from Graham Insurance Agency located at West Side Square.
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A. O. Norris & Son Haien
Graham Insurance Agency
Aliné Johnson
West Side Square
Bonner Loan & Investment Co to Lend in Young County
Dallas based Bonner Loan & Investment Co advertises loans at 1-2 percent on amounts from 200 to 10000 with flexible repayment terms. Local agents Marshall & King invite inquiries at offices over Graham National Bank. Also notes rail and passenger service between Graham Eliasville and other points with special arrangements.
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Bonner Loan & Investment Company
Dallas
Texas
Young County
Back to the Farm Urges Self Sufficiency as Prices Rise
The piece argues that rising living costs come from more consumers than producers as rural youth leave farms for towns. It advocates a Back to the Farm movement urging families to grow food at home to reduce bills and even create a surplus, especially potatoes and onions.
Scholastic Census Underway for Graham District
Notice to School Patrons states the 1917 census is in March to enumerate all eligible youths in the Graham Independent District. The district can receive seven dollars from the State for each child aged over seven and under eighteen as of September 1, 1917. Co-operation from patrons is earnestly sought, especially for children entering scholastic age.
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Graham Independent
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Young County Local Institute
Jean Public School
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Marshall & King
Graham National Bank
Graham-Eliasville
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Graham, Jean, Olmey
Newcastle
Loving
J. H. Fisher
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