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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1911
Page
2
The Leader urges patience with postal service changes and condemns baseless grumbling. It argues on charity and tolerance, then shifts to urging youth to pursue business training at Bow ie Commercial College, promising a three month program can double or triple income.
The City Council begins a cleanup in Graham by cutting weeds on streets and vacant lots. Every citizen is urged to keep property weed free. Sam Copeland is hired as street commissioner and will oversee the street sprinkler system.
John Martin offers Rick Smith Jack for the season at Loving Harris Simmons Livery Stable. Terms ten dollars to insure living colt.
The popular Throckmorton representative from the one hundred and fourth district, R. B. Humphreys, arrived yesterday from Throckmorton. He has bought a half interest in the Throckmorton Times and will contribute to shaping public opinion while practicing law. Local papers praise his capability, attentiveness, and commitment to Texas interests, predicting the Times will become a leading weekly under his influence.
The B Y P U program centers on envy with leader Miss Clara Slater guiding a scripture lesson from Cor 13 13 and a series of talks. N S Farmer defines envy and R F Short asks can Christians be envious with Chas Babb discussing the hurtfulness and W T Rouse outlining the remedy.
Money to loan on farms and ranches at low rates and with quick service. We buy take up and extend mortgages and notes. Exclusive agents for seating companies who lend their own money. Abstracts and full particulars requested. Olney Texas.
Adjoining city of Graham for sale cheap mile northwest of Court House on Salt Creek. Good deep water holes and fine virgin timber. Part rich bottom land ideal for truck farming with abundant water. Also for lease. Address W P Stewart Jermyn Tex.
Wills Point Chronicle recalls Tom L. Johnson of Cleveland and Texas’s Hogg as real statesmen who urged parks and playgrounds over grand monuments. They envisioned playgrounds for children as lasting public good, not eternal stone. The piece urges living worth and civic service beyond granite memorials.
Young county young ladies seeking entrance to the College of Industrial Arts in Denton Texas must submit written applications to County Superintendent R Lindsey by June 1 1911. Entrance conditions will be announced upon receipt of the application.
A representative from the Waxahachie Nursery offers stock and goods adapted to the country. The agent D Spivey asserts the ability to supply what customers need and deliver suitable plants and supplies.
Breckenridge prominent businessmen B Miller and John Black toured the city last week on business. Miller promotes selling town lots in a new Breckenridge addition he prepared for market, noting a favorable prospect and likely solid demand for good prices.
Sewing machines can be repaired at C Short’s Gun Shop. A skilled man is available who can fix all kinds of machines. Bring your device to the shop for service.
The Graham High School commencement sermon for the senior class will be preached Sunday May 21 1911 at 11 o clock a m at the Baptist church in Graham Texas. All city congregations are invited. Alma Okla May 3 1911. Ed Taack True Texas. A Bay mare not for sale for 200 dollars offer. Enclosed a 15 dollar check for sale.
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