Big Dollar Sale Extended Through May 12
The sale continues with more and bigger bargains added for this period. Attend to cash in on high grade merchandise at low prices and see what a dollar can buy.
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1924
Page
7
Startling Results in Test of Gas Meters
In April tests of 227 gas meters across 10 Texas towns 82 meters were condemned 145 sealed as corratt 51 fast 31 slow and 2 dead. If applied to all meters the study projects 5 448 condemnations 9 602 approvals and 38 381 fast readings 2 607 slow 9 062 within tolerance. Commissioner E Baughman notes owners could lose up to 26 percent while consumers face as much as 17 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Graham
Ranger
San Angelo
Coleman
Brownwood
Breckenridge
Mineral Wells
Abilene
Temple
Waco
Corratt
Has. E. Baughman
Musical Program by Russell Pupils in High School
A musical program will be presented in the high school auditorium next Tuesday evening by pupils of Mr Charles A Russell. Grace Morley violinist Frances Roberts soprano Ruth Donnell piano solo Floy Phillips Ethel Donnell and Ruby Dickenson also perform with various duets and readings. The program begins at 8 15 oclock with no admission charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Russell
Grace Morley
John B
Rhea
Harry Kruegel
Frances Roberts
Genevieve Russell
Ruby Dickenson
Ruth Donnell
John B. Rhea
Floy Phillips
Ethel Donnell
Boys’ Glee Club
Fracnes Roberts
Mary Pickford Stars in New Picture Rosita at Liberty
Mary Pickford appears grown up in Rosita in United Artists release shown at the Liberty Theatre next Monday Tuesday and Wednesday May 12 13 and 14. The film presents a mature version of Pickford with dramatic intensity and emotional scenes never fully revealed before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosita
Liberty Theatre
Mary Pickford
United Artists
Miss Pickford
Mary
Moellendick Drilling Co. Dissolves Partnership
The partnership between W F Caldwell and Fred Moellendick known as Moellendick Drilling Co. is dissolved by mutual agreement. Moellendick withdraws and Caldwell continues as Caldwell Drilling Co. All debts now and future are to be paid by Caldwell Drilling Co. and all accounts due the old firm go to Caldwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Caldwell
Fred Moellendick
Moellendick Drilling Co
Caldwell Drilling Co
Order of Eastern Star School of Instruction May 27 28
Members of the Order of Eastern Star are urged to attend a two day school of instruction in Graham on May 27 and 28. Mrs Lillian Widmayer assistant deputy grand matron organized a strong program. Mrs S A Penix past grand matron of Texas will assist. Chapters from Newcastle Olney Eliasville Loving and Jean are urged to send large delegations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Lillian Widmayer
S. A. Penix
Texas
Newcastle
Olney
Eliasville
Loving
Jean
Big Monday Opens Exposition and Prizes Await
Next Monday marks the start of a week of events with the Great American Exposition and Geo. Loos shows opening. The Retail Merchants Association plans to distribute $500 in prizes during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Merchants Association
Geo. Loos
Local News Notes From Bridgeport and Nearby Towns
Mr and Mrs W A Stewart visited in Bridgeport Sunday Dr and Mrs D E Winstead were in Shreveport this week Eat Presbyterian sandwiches pie and coffee Monday on the west side in the Walker blog 37c Mr F H Bowron was a business visitor in Newcastle Tuesday afternoon Get your lunch Monday with the Presbyterian Ladies on the west side in the Walker blog 87e Mrs John B Gililland and little son Jimmie of Dallas are here visiting relatives If you want the best feed Superior Feed Every sack guaranteed Call ABOWER S FEED STORE Ind Phone 941 34tie ee Mr and Mrs P A Dickenson and little daughter of Eliasville were in Airaham Saturday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
West Side
Walker
John B. Gililland
Jimmie
Dallas
Abower’s Feed Store
Ind
Bower’s Feed Store
Balloons Save Your Car Graham Tire Shop
Mr. E. E. Hall and son Morris of Markley were Graham visitors Tuesday. Call Bower's Feed Store, Ind. Phone 94r.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Tire Shop
E. E. Hall
Morris
Markley
Graham
McMurtry Motor Manager Visits Throck Morton
John McMurtry, manager of the McMurtry Motor Company, stopped by Throck Morton as a business visitor. The Presbyterian Church ladies plan a pie and cake market in the Walker building on the square next Monday May 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McMurtry
The
McMurtry Motor Company
Throckmorton
Graham High School Summer Term Offers Credit Courses
Summer school will run at Graham High School with work graded at up to 4th grade level and supervised by the regular faculty. Full credit will be awarded for completed work. The summer term begins May 19. Stanley Peavy, B1-28e, Graham, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham High School
Stanley
Peavy
Miller's Studio Personal Letter Highlights Wichita Falls Visit
Mr and Mrs B W King and their son visited Wichita Falls on Sunday. Dr W O Padgett and family returned from New York where he attended a postgraduate course. He reports a fine trip but is glad to be back home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. King
Little Son
Wichita Falls
W. O. Padgett
New York
Special Purchase Pattern Hats At Half Price Sale
A large lot of Pattern Hats has been received and placed on sale at about half price. The John E. Morrison store is promoting this limited-time offer to attract shoppers seeking bargain headwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Morrison
John E. Morrison CO
Miller's Studio Personal Letter Noted in Issue
Mrs. C. H. Bolin of Blackwell Texas visited her son D. H. Bolin at the start of the week as mentioned in Miller's Studio's personal letter in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
C. H. Bolin
Blackwell
Texas
D. H. Bolin
Mayor Eddleman Omitted From Fort Worth Shrine List
Fort Worth ceremony note omitted mayor A B Eddleman from the attendees list. He asserts he did full justice to the occasion and attended the ceremonial event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Eddleman
Fort Worth
Local visitors and new sale items at Morrison Co
Weatherford couple the Sims visited Graham this week. Snoddy and Son report Graduation Books arriving. Mrs Payne and Mrs Perry returned from Breckenridge after a two week visit. A big line Ladies Pattern Hats is on sale at about 50 percent off. G D Hinson and Roy Miller toured Throckmorton Monday. Morrison Co promotes new Ladies values in stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. I. Payne
Roy Roy Perry
Breckenridge
John FE. Morrison Co
John E. Morrison Co, Bie
Presbyterian Ladies to sell pies and sandwiches Monday
The Presbyterian Ladies plan a sale in the Walker building on the west side on Monday May 12 offering pies, sandwiches and coffee at affordable prices. Dr N B Blevins and Mrs Blevins visited Graham for the funeral of Mrs W E Crick and her infant son, staying to Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. B. Blevins
Seymour
Graham
W. E. Crick
Little Son
Dr. Blevins
Hat Sale Brings Biggest Bargain at The Morrison Co
The John E. Morrison Co advertises a special purchase of new eee Hats at about half price. Shoppers are urged to see the collection for large savings. Mrs. F. M. Southall has gone to Houston to visit her brother, then entered a sanitarium for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Morrison CO
F. M. Southall
Houston
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kirschbaum
Ladies’ Union
John E. Morrison Company
Graham, Texas
Order OF Eastern Star
W. A. Stewart
Bridgepoot
D. E. Winstead
Shreveport
F. H. Bowron
P. A. Dickenson
Little Daughter
Airaham
Miller’s Studio
H. M. Smith
Texas Drug Store
Azey Swayson
Grove Stand
J. A. Sims
Weatherford
Snoddy & Son
Messrs
G. D. Hinson
Roy Miller
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