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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1922
Page
2
Notice from The Van Alstyne Leader announcing Postal Improvement Week. Postmaster Long and staff urge accurate addressing and proper return addresses to improve mail service and reduce misrouted letters and packages.
An article argues that simple home grown foods like turnip greens carrots eggs and milk are more nutritious and economical than fancy prepared foods. It claims prunes are underrated and warns against overpriced meats oils and pastries that harm digestion. Texas is praised for producing good foods and neglect harms both purse and body.
The piece argues members of Congress should not merely brand Blanton as a liar but prove each charge he has made. It critiques party members for avoiding full accountability and urges a thorough, fact based refutation to protect the dignity of their offices.
J. B. Ferguson campaigning for U S Senate backs a constitutional amendment to allow sale of light wines and beer. Petitions circulate statewide to place the issue on the July primary ballot, though supporters doubt broad public desire to restore beer and wine.
After months of drought two weeks of near daily rain hinder travel as roads become muddy and treacherous. Local officials warn motorists to slow down and seek alternate routes while crews clear damaged surfaces and drain flooded pockets.
A reflective quote by Bur Leson Burr on the difficulty of apologizing seeking advice admitting error and staying charitable to endure success and keep high standards while recognizing the silver lining and accepting deserved blame with a note that it always pays.
Mabry Short and Emma Mae Sturges of Dallas were married by Dr. George W. Truett last Wednesday at 3 30 PM. The bride is the daughter of a Baptist minister formerly of Weatherford. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs R F Short, lived in Graham before Dallas and then joined a Dallas bank where he has served, except for Army service. The couple resides in Dallas and receives friends' congratulations.
J F McNabb and his family traveled to Breckenridge Monday evening for a family outing.
The Peabody Letter Office recalls Ben Franklin era mail addressing and urges addressees to include street numbers. It notes past vague hints like Ezekiel mithers and similar fragments and asks customers to put a street number to ensure prompt delivery.
The text emphasizes spelling out the full state name in addresses to avoid confusion between similarly named places such as Trinidad in California and Trinidad in Colorado, warning clerks to rely on the state name for precision.
In President Harning’s first message to Congress the phrase more business ‘n government emphasizes postal management. Postmasters are being impressed they run local branches of the world’s largest enterprise and must apply business efficiency in service.
Local notice urges tidy rural mail boxes and post office areas to improve first impressions. Officials Mr. Postminster Mr. Palmer and Mr. Rural Qurrier call for orderly postings and visible handiwork to attract return visitors and potential benefits.
Postmaster General Hubert Work stresses every postal unit matters and cooperation among workers is essential. He says duties are accommodations for neighbors and friends, not mere tasks for an absentee employer.
In the Eliasville area the Bob Brown ranch is developing into a booming oil field with seven producers four drilling wells and two new rigs. Chapman No 1 becomes the best producer in the field after a recent successful shot yielding 325 barrels. Gulf Pipe Line Co. has laid six inch line and built a pumping plant to serve the field while Gulf Production Co. No 1 Brown flows 100 barrels and No 2 is drilling. King Booth and Nesbitt and Chapman add rigs on their leases as interest spreads along both river banks.
The Chamber of Commerce of Denton invites press association members to a Denton meeting next week. Faculty and young ladies of the CIA have sent invitations. The organizers promise a great gathering with broad participation.
The candidate Miss Blanton is active in the district and has announced a visit to Graham for Saturday night May 8, outlining her speaking engagement and campaign presence.
A district special election is set for May 13 1922 to fill the unexpired term of Lucian W Parrish. The Wise County campaign committee endorses Guinn Williams for Congress praising his honesty and urging unbiased voters to read his positions and vote on election day.
The Junior Girls Endeavor at First Presbyterian Church presents topics on friendship with Jesus. Nora Beil Fie leads a short talk from John 15 14 and Annie Margaret Gilmer speaks on How Does Jesus Show His Friendship for Us. Participants include Mary George Lillian Duncan Margaret Lovelace and others with songs and memory work as Rev. B A Snoddy recovers from illness.
A local optician offers a monthly promotion giving away a pair of reading glasses worth $7.50 to one customer who needs the same lens strength as the month’s set aside pair. If no exact match is found, the closest fit recipient receives the glasses or $7.50 cash. Watches repaired and glasses fitted claim to guarantee accuracy.
Vernon resident George Mason spoke at the local Baptist church Sunday. Mrs. Mollie Johnson of Mineral Wells visits her sister Mrs. J. E. Parsons this week.
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