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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1925
Page
2
New law raises private mailing card rates to two cents and increases second class and third class charges. Religious and fraternal publications pay more per pound, and money order, registry, return receipt, insured and C O D fees rise. Special stamps in half and one and a half values are printed.
The article recalls President Coolidge’s habit of playfully pranking his wife Mrs. Coolidge. One early joke involved buying a large book on treating common child illnesses for eight dollars, a purchase hidden from him but placed where he would notice. Inside the cover, a note read Don’t see any cure for suckers Calvin Coglidge.
An analysis of over twenty two thousand notable Americans shows education correlates with achievement. Seventeen thousand had college training, over three thousand had high school training, and eighteen hundred had less than high school training. By 1900 eleven percent lacked high school training, by 1923 eight percent did. The piece argues lasting success requires mental discipline and knowledge from a complete education, beyond innate talent.
A concise maxim states virtue is not solitary but shared through practice. Those who cultivate virtue attract neighbors who reflect and reinforce moral conduct. The saying emphasizes social reciprocity in ethical living.
A US Department of Agriculture economist argues for removing capital letters from typewriters to save space for mathematical symbols. The piece recalls a 75 year old charter allowing the Louisville and Nashville Railroad to form for a Louisville to Nashville line, now boasting over 5000 miles of track.
A positive demeanor matters in sales as customers prefer to do business with friendly, non grumpy vendors who exude approachability and professionalism.
This week’s crossword by Bruce Cole teases readers with humorous definitions and obscure wordplay. It lists numerous numbered clues spanning politics, daily life, and slang, inviting readers to solve puns, with some items referencing famous names and odd phrases.
The Leader announces the candidacy of R M Williams for alderman of Graham for Place No 1. He is a longtime substantial resident trusted to advance the city and will devote time to public service. Williams has been a Graham taxpayer and intends to remain in Graham.
Final account of E R Holt guardian J A Holt guardian of estate filed in Young County Court docket 751 asks discharge from guardianship. Court to hear on first Monday in April 1925 at Graham courthouse with ten days publication for interested parties to contest. Dated March 14 1925 W H Kennedy Clerk.
The Fort Worth and Denver road will construct about 200 miles of track starting from Denver at Estelline and run across the Plains through Frisco Floyd Hale Swisher Lubbock and Crosby counties outlining a new trunk line.
Interest rises over rock walls near Rockwall Texas with claims of ancient civilization or geology. Colonel Frank P Holland of Holland Magazine and Farm and Ranch will fund excavations led by the University of Texas to determine the wall’s nature.
The article notes Mrs. Coolidge wears a moonstone color scheme, a deeper warmer shade than pearl, replacing Harding blue and Coolidge gray as the dominant tones for the inauguration attire.
The Baldwin Loco Motive Works executive hires a Philadelphia physician under a contract that doubles fees for every day the patient stays away from business. The doctor performs monthly checkups and the patient must follow medical advice.
A playful exchange has Little Lucy asking a guest if she likes the cake. Mrs Brown replies affirmatively, and Lucy quips that her mother said the guest has no taste. The moment captures family humor and domestic banter.
The Malay Peninsula provides about three fourths of the world tin supply, highlighting its key role in global metal markets and trade dynamics.
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