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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1907
Page
3
The reader argues that local merchants rival mail order houses in price and value. He compares costs, notes mail order logistics, and concludes home merchants support the local economy by funding roads schools churches and jobs. Credit is easier with local shops, while mail order advances require cash. This reflects the Honey Grove Signal viewpoint.
A light rain Saturday followed by a heavy hailstorm caused extensive crop damage, especially cotton, with broken window lights west of town. Rev. McBrayer died Wednesday and was buried Thursday at Farmer cemetery after Baptist services. The town notes multiple visits, illnesses, and minor local events.
Samson Wind Mills are touted for longevity and light-wind operation. Graham, Holden Co. expects a car of Samson Wind Mills and Pipe shipments. The firm invites customers to inspect a mill and learn more about its performance.
Dry weather slows farm work as residents visit and conduct local business. Ed Parsons and County Attorney J E Simpson from Graham were in the area last Wednesday on business. R L McFall from Breckinridge installed a new telephone for J E P Hughes. Preacher H P Shrader of Eliasville spoke Saturday night before the April third Sunday. Will and Brawner Caudill from Randall's Store bought yearling steers from Cretsinger brothers. Truman A Parsons of Goose Neck Bend visited for stock matters. Rev Burson of Irons preached last Sunday at his regular appointment. Joe Upham of Bee Branch visits his father D A Upham. Lula Betty Cedarite of Temple Oklahoma visits Mrs L B Kidwell.
The state of Texas Young County tax collector M A Wallace certifies lands and town lots listed as delinquent for 1906 taxes. The document is sworn before E B Norman county clerk on April 15, 1907, under section 10 chapter 103 laws 1897.
In Commissioners Court of Young County the report of lands and town lots assessed for 1906 delinquent taxes is examined and found correct. M A Wallace Tax Collector credited for taxes shown. Open Court April 15 1907 Presiding Officer J W Horner and Commissioners certify and attested by County Clerk E B Norman.
Notice to parties desiring to sell or buy land. Gro H. McLaren of Graham Texas offers direct communication with eastern buyers and local dealers to sell farms or unimproved land quickly. He can handle vendor lien notes and loans through a strong southwest mortgage company and discuss subdividing large tracts for sale.
P A Martin offers complete abstracts of title and land records for Ley properties, with office remaining at the courthouse.
Notice to borrowers and sellers of vendors lien notes by Gro H McLaren of Graham Texas. He arranged with Southwest companies to handle real estate loans in this region and invites parties to call for personal service and attention.
W E Baker, sexton of Oak Grove Cemetery, represents Cisco Marble Works offering tombstones and grave digging services. Grave digging prices listed are adults seven dollars and children five dollars. Call for prompt, satisfactory service.
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