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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1918
Page
2
The Leader announces Thursday publication cadence and subscription rates. One copy priced at 1.58 for six months, with a one year rate for the Graham, Texas, post office. Frank H. Bowron is listed as editor.
An essay argues hunger as a core motivator of progress and patriotism. It notes inventors authors and workers pursued bread and sustenance, shaping revolutions and national identity while acknowledging not all great works arise from hunger. The piece links bread to liberty and happiness.
M. D. Daniel of Abbeville Georgia says Tanlac is worth thousands to feel healthy again after two decades of stomach trouble and nerves. He reports losing thirteen pounds since starting Tanlac and regaining appetite strength and energy, noting he feels like a new man. Tanlac is sold in Graham Sloan Drug Co Oney Anderson Drug Co Newcastle Leon Slaughter Co Markley W W Gregg Loving J M Johnson.
A British youth writes from Bethlehem that he is on guard at the birthplace of Jesus. He notes a fourteen pointed silver star presented by France marks the spot and the stable is lit with lamps from many nations. The manger is carved in rock with marble to preserve it.
Local carpenter B. B. Garrett advertises fair pricing and guaranteed satisfaction. He offers daily or contract work with references from previous clients and asserts long-standing residence in the area. He promises not to rob customers and asks to be contacted for jobs.
West Side Shoe Store touts a large stock of Oxfords and tennis shoes for everyone with attractive prices.
The Lovin Sunday School at Loving Methodist Church held a program last Sunday May 5 with district speakers and musical numbers. Leaders A L Howard Clarence Grimes C W Wilson Rev J W Mayne spoke on saving individuals and keeping the home fires burning and an appeal for 50 for the Red Cross pledges was oversubscribed.
The United Daughters of the Confederacy invite members to a meeting at Miss Lynnie Herron's home on Thursday evening May 16th. A considerable amount of business will be discussed, and all members should attend and cooperate with the president as directed by the reporter.
A dedicated Southern Department Training School for War Work of the Army Y M C A opened inside Camp Travis to train YMCA secretaries for war work in the United States and on European battlefields. Dean A B Nicholls expects to graduate about one hundred per month, with the first term running April 8 to 29, and operation continuing through the war.
A correspondent writes from Beddington Place on Sunday April 24 1918 describing arrival days earlier. He notes organizing a dispensary for troops and mentions collaboration with American officers. He expresses belief in potential benefit to the troops and hopes to contribute meaningfully.
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