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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1924
Page
9
The essay urges fixed purpose and a methodical life to avoid failures. It argues success lies in doing what one most desires with effort that blesses others, not wealth or honors. It compares individual and group effort, noting constant attendance and planning drive community progress.
When planning is impractical, implement a simple system for a day week or month to organize tasks. A brief framework can create discipline, reduce distractions, and improve productivity by establishing clear priorities and routines.
The piece argues that individual and collective efforts fail without a clear, time-bound plan. Organizations serving city or community interests should outline tasks for a defined period and adhere to the outline to avoid wasted energy and scattered results.
The author laments Texas losing many of its capable people to northern and eastern cities where they achieve notable success as bankers lawyers doctors journalists writers actors and workers. He argues Texas should keep its talent to build up the state and attract elite minds to remain.
Wichita Falls May 21 Harvest Rosebud the premier harness horse of the western circuit is entered in events at the Texas Oklahoma Fair Association track May 30 and 31. W F Weeks, director of speed, says the horse is among forty in training at the fair grounds.
Local humor exchange features Deacon Brown asking about a mule and Mose Jones replying that the animal has not kicked him but has kicked the place where he was recently. The dialogue captures rustic wit and rural sharpness in a compact social moment.
A street exchange shows a butcher boasting about exceptionally tender beef while a customer orders a pound of sausage. The dialogue playfully highlights the shop’s humor and local flavor in a brisk, quote driven moment.
Western photoplay scenery comes alive in Singer Jim McKee starring William S. Hart. Filmed in California’s high Sierras with on location shoots in Sonora, the Paramount picture promises grand mountain vistas and authentic wilderness drama. Shows at the National Theatre Friday and Saturday, May 30 and 31.
Blonde Bess declines a swim asking for a bathing suit. Bill invites her to the new pool room and suggests going in.
The exchange questions whether the uncle’s mind remained sound until the end. Zapp notes the will has not yet been read, leaving questions about inheritance unsettled.
The State of Texas has ordered 800000 automobile license plates for use next year. This indicates nearly a million automobiles and the number may be increased to that by the end of 1925.
A political spellbinder quips about paying taxes and asks where the tax money goes. An audience member replies simply Up, delivering a light moment during the speech.
Busy week with farming, gardens, and poultry. Graford district conference noted with praise for the ladies and a bountiful dinner. Death reported for Tom Harris, burial planned in Cedar Creek. Also reports of visitors, health, and new Ford car amid community updates from FARMER.
A father asserts he kicked away a young man who had been calling, inserting a disruption into a planned marriage. The daughter laments the setback, noting they had scheduled the wedding for Monday.
A witty remark about "First come, first served" sparks a remark on cannibals. The quip contrasts casual efficiency with a grim setting, implying the motto loses appeal in dire circumstances. The line underscores a dark humor angle without naming individuals or places.
Tait Butler argues in the Progressive Farmer that well bred animals profit not by larger gains per unit feed but by consuming more feed, gaining faster, and producing a higher value product. The better animal yields more feed use and higher revenue per feed unit, akin to cotton priced higher per pound.
H. C. McGee wed Miss Margaret Daves T. M. Stephens married Miss Mary Viola McCuiston Byron Myrick tied with Miss Ethel Horton and E. A. Seidel wedded Miss Edith Hunt in ceremonies recorded for the period city records.
A speaker pleads for divine help to add feathers to himself as bragging about a family tree and bow persists for seven months. The verse contrasts human vanity with birds and monkeys living in trees and seeks divine aid to change appearance.
The king of England signed a twelve mile liquor treaty with the United States last week and the agreement will be in force by press time. English liquor will no longer be within twelve miles of the continental United States.
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