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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1913
Page
2
The Leader notes a city election set for April 1 to choose a mayor and two aldermen. It praises retiring officials R V Tidwell E S Graham and W C Bell for improvements and urges unity after a hard county seat campaign. Readers are asked to put aside malice and vote for capable governance.
Port Arthur reports a novel pest control plan by the Commercial Club using bats released to curb mosquitoes in the southeast swamps. The dispatch claims the bats will reduce the pest population and disappear after their work.
The piece notes ongoing talk among House members about the Speakership of the Thirty-fourth Legislature. Rumors say Representative Humphrey of Throckmorton County may be urged to seek Terrell's post and might run for Congress. Humphrey did not attend Fort Worth and spoke little.
An advertising item touts CleanEasy Naptholeine laundry soap claiming it saves time effort and money by suitable for any water temperature and all fabrics. It emphasizes convenience for daily laundry tasks.
Col. Peter Radford of the Farmers' Union cites 1911 and 1910 cotton data showing South production rose by 4,143,387 bales while values fell by 87.9 million dollars. He warns that government and industry entrenchment boosts production but ignores marketing, leaving farmers without profit as an incentive.
Ross of Comanche county refused to remove his hat during a session citing a rule against smoking not being enforced. Sergeant-at-Arms Burke asked him to remove the hat, but Ross says he will keep wearing the hat until smoking is eliminated in the halls.
A late Thursday storm raked Tennessee Arkansas Louisiana Kentucky Indiana Mississippi Alabama and Missouri causing over a score of deaths hundreds injured and millions in damage. Telegraph lines are down hindering details and fears of higher losses grow. Alabama Peachtree river district reports fourteen fatalities.
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid and Missionary Society held a Livingstone Centennial program at Mrs. Akin's home. Col. McPhaill led opening prayers and roll call highlighted David Livingstone’s missionary work. Speeches by Mrs. Hudson and Elder McPhail praised his roles, with music by Mrs. Norman and Mrs. Morrison. The event raised 82.50 in talent money with reception extras.
Public notice asks if anyone took Col R C McPhail's single buggy harnesses from his barn by mistake or oversight. It requests their immediate return in the same condition. The item is tied to a personal visit by Mrs and Mrs Albert Johnson of Tunnel City Wisconsin who spent a week with Mrs T J Eddle man in Archer City.
A bill by Reeves and Webb to incorporate Slayton independent school district passed. The measure moves governance and funding decisions to establish a new district entity serving local students and communities.
Resolutions express gratitude to Graham citizens for hospitality and a springtime gathering. They commend Baptist Church for use of their chapel and its choir, note Easter themes, and praise local Knights residents for their reception. Copies will be published locally and filed as a permanent memorial.
C P Welch in the Jacksboro Gazette cites Graham Baptist Church as a beacon in a town of small population, arguing that a thriving church life signals civic virtue. He quotes William J Bryan on religion as the basis of civilization and urges residents to rally for stronger church attendance and moral reform.
During the present legislative session the Governor has signed sixty four bills and vetoed one the Katy merger which was afterwards repassed. Among those signed was the anti club bill making it a felony to sell liquors outside of prescribed limits.
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