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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1926
Page
3
The piece argues that mechanical refrigeration costs, including depreciation repairs and maintenance, exceed the average ice bill over a year. It explains depreciation as a constant loss, estimating ten years of life yields one tenth of cost annually. It invites readers to reconsider claims of lower costs.
No. 5 ice is advertised as the most economical and reliable means of refrigeration. It claims to never go out of order and requires no repair bills or services from any tradespeople.
Ice is ready for use the moment it is placed in your refrigerator. You can fill your ice chamber and be away for a day or two knowing your food is fully protected. No fuses to blow no belts to break or parts to oil. This device stays unaffected by mechanical and chemical troubles. More cold facts will follow in future issues.
A farmer endorses a water-filled tub trap to drown rats. Fill a tub two thirds with water, place it on the floor, cover to hide the water, and leave the dead rats removed each morning. The method reportedly catches five to twenty rats regularly and hundreds in a season, saving grain and leather.
A humorous quip about a teacher questioning a mother why her son stopped saxophone lessons after the Chief of Police moved next door. The exchange highlights a small town tension with a playful edge.
Potter County Superintendent Laura V. Hamner endorses Velma Weilenman for county superintendent of Young County schools. She praises Weilenman’s rural work, leadership on committees, teaching skill, initiative, and amiable personality, noting potential to advance education without friction. Also commends Mr Avants for broader state impact.
Gladys Brockwell performs at the National Theatre next Wednesday and Thursday May 26 and 27 in First National's The Necessary Evil. She also acts mother roles in Chickie while The Necessary Evil is filmed by Earl Hudson units, balancing two productions. Ben Lyon and Viola Dana co feature in this film.
The dialogue shows a judge and fiancés debating a theory by Professor Munsterberg about illumination dimming intellect. Freddy notes the theory aims to measure how light levels affect attention and mental activity.
Dialogue shows Tommy securing an office boy position by telling his employer all his grandmothers are dead. The exchange captures sly wit and a note of hustle in a short street scene.
In Graham a city ordinance bans letting chickens roam. Neighbors suffer garden damage as a single hen can destroy weeks of work. The Leader urges residents with roaming poultry to file complaints to enforce the rule.
An estimate compares 50 tons of water pumped annually by a farm family to household uses. It computes 336 pounds of water daily over 300 days, equaling 100,800 pounds per year and nearly 24 miles of walking. The piece underscores electric light and power plants easing these chores for housewives.
A lavish cel luloid version of Alfred Savoir’s French comedy titled The Grand Duchess and the Waiter will screen at the National Theatre next Monday and Tuesday May 24 and 25. A millionaire becomes a waiter solely for love, driving the film’s romantic farce.
W D McFarlane of Graham campaigns for the state senate in the district after four years in the legislature representingYoung and Jack Counties in the House. He pledges honesty and economy, earning backing from home folks and aiming to become an official the district can respect. Iowa Park Herald notes his solid record and potential impact in the race.
The Alamo Museum of San Antonio plans to request Davy Crockett's rifle from 16 year old Miss Beth Crockett of Little Rock. Arkansas and Tennessee contend over its ownership as the gun rests in the Arkansas History Commission exhibit while Miss Crockett waits to decide.
A seller touts a horse as sleek while critics note its poor wind. After a trot the owner halts the buyer and praises the coat, but a sharp observer quips about the animal's pants, underscoring a humorous stockyard exchange.
A brief note from The Kentucky Kernel describes a man proposing a Friday night outing and selling tickets by phone, while the woman expresses enthusiasm.
Display highlights rare, best toilet articles and accessories. Store emphasizes quality and moderate prices. Trade is particular about fragrances and atomizers, offering superior selections at affordable rates.
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