Signs of Prosperity Boosts Industry Across Nation
A sweeping economic forward look reports easier money and rising crude premiums while railroads expand capacity with new tank cars and coaches. Steel, oil, and mining plants resume full operation as demand grows, with large investments in refineries, electric power, and infrastructure fueling a buoyant outlook nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Escanaba
Mich
Carnegie
New Castle
Sinclair Co
Homestead Steel
Chicago
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ohio Pottery
Armorcord
Norfolk and Western
Northern Pacific
United States Steel
Cambria Steel Co
Pacific Coast Steel Co
Westness
Michigan
Ford
Southampton
England
New York Airbrake Co
Westinghouse Co
Sanger Couple Claimed State’s Oldest Married Pair
Sanger Texas reports Mr and Mrs F Ready as the state’s oldest married couple. Married sixty four years Aug 21 they have nine children eight living. He 86 she 82, both in good health. Ready a Confederate veteran. The couple has spent all married life in Denton county. oldest child in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanger
Texas
F. Ready
Denton County
California
Ready
Dr. Padgett Busy in Washington University Course
Dr. W. O. Padgett reports a busy schedule at Washington University in St. Louis where he is enrolled in a special course dedicated to children’s diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Padgett
Washington University
St. Louis
Constable Sale Ordered on McCasland Property in Graham
A court ordered sale by J D Dawson constable of Young County Texas will take place on the first Tuesday in June 1922 at the Graham courthouse. The property is Lot 4 in the Hinson Addition to Graham and is levied upon to satisfy a judgment for 337.32 dollars plus interest and costs in favor of M E West against G B McCasland and Ophelia McCasland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Young County
M. E. West
G. B. McCasland
Ophelia McCasland
Court House
Graham
Texas
G. B.mccasland
Hinson
J. D. Dawson
The Leader Office Ad Seeks Adding Machine Paper
Classified note requests adding machine paper supplies for The Leader office. Tiny line reads 191f and invites responses to the paper shop.
Local Social Notes From Perrin and Surrounding Areas
Mr and Mrs O E Sumner return from visiting Perrin parents. Several families attend school picnics and weekend visits at Megargel, Irene, Graham, Denton, Jermyn and Dallas. Frank Laney and Florence Stewart wed and move to Frankell. Wake Downey and Bula Watson wed near Squire Taylor. many friends offer best wishes.
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Jas. G. Staples
Shearer
Mesdames
H. K. Weems
Pearl Biggers
Le’a Ruth Biggers
I. R. Gray
Megargel
Henry Hoffman
Markley
M. Keen
Prof
Vernell
Abilene
Idyl Merrell
Irene
Susie Guinn
Graham
William Cooper
Jermyn
J. M. Wallace
P .L Willis
Oil City
Denton County
W. H. Pratt
Newcastle
Lillie Swain
Fort Worth
Business
Ben Waters
Red Top
Wake Downey
Miss Bula Watson
Squire Taylor
Wake
B. D. Downey
Bula
J. A. Watson
Miss Hattie Buck Visits Sherman Friends
Miss Hattie Buck of Sherman spent several days last week visiting Mr. and Mrs. Frank Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Buck
Sherman
Mrs
Frank Forbes
Sale Notice of Land Seizure in Young County Texas
On April 22 1922 in Young County Texas constable J D Dawson announces levy on J T Coleman Banking Company et al for 1500 dollars plus costs with 6 percent interest from March 7 1922. The sale on the first Tuesday in June 1922 at Graham courthouse will auction the J T Coleman bank lot described as Block 4 O A McBrayer amended plat South Bend Texas fronting 25 feet and 100 feet deep to the highest bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Young County
J. C. Mouton Drug Company
J. T. Coleman Banking Company Et al
J.C. Mouton Drug Company
District Court
Court House
Graham
Texas
J. T. Coleman , Banking Company Et
J. T. Coleman Banking Company
William Johnson
J. T. Coleman Bank
J. D. Dawson
Honor Roll of the Intermediate Grades
The high honor roll for the second six weeks lists students with a 90+ average in each subject. The honor roll includes those with 80+ in each subject. Names include Seventh Grade Luelle Norman Frank Duncan Hattie Cambern Nell Caldwell Maurine Orr Lorine Guinn Edith Rubenkoenig Gus Miller Eva Mae Jordan Fern Stringer Lillian Whatley Fifth Grade Joe Cockerell Floyce Orr Margaret Steen Ina Smith.
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Lucille Norman
Frank Duncan
Joe Cockerell
Hattie Cambern
Nell Caldwell
Maurine Orr
Lorine Guinn
Edith Rubenkoenig
Gus Miller
Eva Mae Jordan
Fern Stringer
Lillian Whatley
Floyce Orr
Margaret Steen
Ina Smith
Large Dallas Durbar Week concert to feature 1500 Dixie musicians
In Dallas for Durbar Week opening night May 22, massed bands will perform Dixie in front of Fair Park Grand Stand. About fifty bands compete in the afternoon contest with 30 players each, totaling an expected 1500 musicians. Prizes range from a silver trophy and 400 dollars to 25 dollars. premiums total over 1750.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Fair Park
C Johnson Finds Value in a Small Backyard Garden
C Johnson tends a modest backyard plot that yields several dollars each season and provides fresh produce for his table. The small garden contributes practical income and sustenance for his household.
Sheriff Sale Ordered on Davenport and Talbot Property
A sheriff sale notice for Young County Texas states a 1922 judgment in favor of The National Bank of Commerce of Fort Worth against E D Davenport and R W Talbot. It details an undivided one eighth interest in a 35 acre oil and gas lease and an undivided one seventh in a 10 acre lease near Lot 5 and Lot 2 of the Sarah Tankersley Survey. The sale will occur on the first Tuesday in June 1922 at the Graham courthouse for cash to satisfy the judgment of 14261.50 plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Elgin National Watch Co
Winnsboro Mills Co
Kansas City
Texas
Wichita Falls
Stephens County
Breckenridge
Graham
Sinclair Co
Coffeyville
Kansas
Union Oil Co
Calif
Port Moody
B. C
Lion Oil & Refining Co
Eldorado
Arkansas
Galena Signal Oil Co
Richmond
Caif
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad
District Court of
Tarrant County
National Bank of Commerce of
Fort Worth
E. D. Davenport
National Bank of Commerce of Fort Worth
District Court
Court House
Young County
R. W. Talbot
Sarah Tankersley
John E. Meyer
M. M. Wallace
R. H. Hockaday
Death Valley Hottest Spot In United States Says Weather Bureau
Ten years of readings from the Greenland ranch substation in Death Valley California show the region as the hottest in the United States and likely on earth. The record notes 125 degrees F as the average extreme maximum since 1911 and a 134 degree F shade temperature on July 10 1913. Greenland ranch lies 178 feet below sea level and Death Valley is about 2 to 8 miles wide and 100 miles long with less than 2 inches of annual precipitation. The main irrigation source is warm springs, enough for 70 acres where alfalfa is harvested four times yearly and ranch activity includes dressed meat poultry and crops such as dates citrus and deciduous fruits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
Greenland Ranch
Death Valley
Calif
United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Greeland Ranch
Panamint Range
Why He's Looney A Little Falls Man Confesses A Complex Family Mistake
A Little Falls Minnesota man recounts a tangled family history to explain why he landed in an asylum. He says his marriages and relatives created a web where he is his own grandfather, confusing to the patient and humorous to onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Falls
Minnesota
Herald
Economic outlook notes minor gains in wholesale prices
A New York market review notes little month to month change but cites a four point rise in the Federal Reserve Board index against wholesale prices. The piece signals slight improvement as credit loosens and agricultural prices move higher, with a long view on global trade and debtor nations restoring balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Federal Reserve Board
West Texas Chamber of Commerce Convention in Plainview
The Fourth Annual Convention will be held in Plainview on May 22 and 23 with a complete program. The Plainview hosts urge wide representation from all sections of the West and plan a ladies program featuring live discussions of emerging questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Plainview
West
McCormick-Deering Repairs Ad Urges Genuine Parts
An old advertisement urges immediate repairs for farm equipment and warns to use genuine S H C repairs made from original patterns by the manufacturers. It emphasizes buying from authorized McCormick Deering dealers to ensure authenticity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormick-Deering
S. H
H. C
Civic League Seeks Support for Graham Park Improvements
The Civic League meets Monday May 8 at 3 pm to discuss park improvements including a wading pool and tennis court. The arch project advances and women are urged to pay dues, supporting a city park visible to all Graham residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic League
Graham
Demagogue Fergusen Circulates Liquor Reform Petition
Temple reports former Governor Jas E Ferguson has started a petition to Texas Democratic officials calling for a July primary vote on legalizing light wines and beer. The Mart Herald calls him a demagogue with a revenge motive and says Texans have settled the liquor issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple
Jas. E. Ferguson
Democratic Executive Committee
Texas
Mart Herald
Bryan High School Girls Adopt Creed for Conduct
The Girls' Society of Bryan Street High School in Dallas adopts a conduct creed. It pledges to think clean thoughts read good books destroy unclean literature speak pure English avoid slang, modest dress, respectful behavior, honesty in class work and exams, and to be worthy of friendships and service to school home and nation.
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Girls’ Society
Bryan High School of
Dallas
Bryan Street High School
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