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Newspaper

Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1923

Page

6

Revival at First Presbyterian Under Dr Cunningham Heads into Second Week

Dr A F Cunningham of Austin leads the revival at First Presbyterian Church with growing attendance. He is a Scotland native whose sermons echo strong Scottish Presbyterianism. Morning messages focus on Pentecost. evening talks cover varied topics. Next Sunday features a Mother's Day service. Morning 10 and evening 745. Subjects for next week include The Incarnation The Atonement The Resurrection The Transfiguration Righteousness The Power and Privileges of the Sons of God Sanctification From Earth to Heaven.

A. F. Cunningham Austin First Presbyterian Church Cunningham Scotland Gary L. Smith

Veteran Editor W A Johnson Dies in Memphis

W A Johnson editor of the Hall County Herald and former Texas lieutenant governor died suddenly at his Memphis home after feeling ill. A NW Texas newspaper veteran, he led the Hall County Herald for 30 years, served in the state senate, acted as governor, backed prohibition, helped establish the Northwest Texas Hospital for the Insane, and supported Woodrow Wilson.

W. A. Johnson Hall County Herald Texas Memphis Hobby Lynch Davidson State Senate Prohibition James E. Ferguson Northwest Texas Hospital For the Insane Wichita Falls Woodrow Wilson

Teachers Present Library Fund Program in Graham

Mrs Lois L Manry and Miss Katherine Erwin will present a program Friday night in the High School Auditorium to benefit the school library. The two teachers have crafted an entertaining show and expect a rare treat for attendees. Everyone is invited to attend and support the library initiative.

Lois L. Manry Katherine Erwin Graham

Texas bill would tax billboard advertising space

A public hearing on a proposed three cent per square foot occupation tax on billboard advertising will be held by the house revenue and taxation committee. Rep. Sam C. Lackey of Cuero introduced the bill claiming Texas has thousands of billboards not taxed. He estimates revenue could exceed one million dollars annually, though opposition is anticipated.

Austin Texas House Revenue and Taxation Committee Sam C. Lackey Cuero Lackey Bill Board

Oil Well In Wild Cat Territory Near Olney

The Peter Oils Inc well seven miles southwest of Olney drilled into a sand at 1075 feet and flowed oil for 55 minutes. The high gravity oil, with strong gas pressure, was found on Kemp land in Young County near the Swastika well, a rising wildcat area.

Star Rng Peter Oils, Inc Olney Young County Kemp Land

Texas Leads In Telephones Across Southern Republics

The article notes Texas has about 500000 telephones for 5 million people, more than all republics south of the Rio Grande combined with nearly 70000000 inhabitants but under 500000 telephones. Rev. J T Strange, Young County Baptist Missionary, visited the city returning from Eliasville where he worked to promote the Baptist Encampment at Ingleside ranch in June.

Phillips Petroleum Company Rio Grande Antarctic Ocean Texas J. T. Strange Young County Baptist Eliasville Ingleside Ranch

Street & Co Men’s Clothing Stock Surplus Ad

Street and Co advertises a selection of men’s suits trousers shirts shoes and oxfords for sale in its stock. The notice highlights a broad range of ready to wear apparel aimed at male customers.

Street & CO

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