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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1917
Page
8
The Leader newspaper announces Thursday publication with subscription rates of one copy for one year and six months. Frank H. Bowron is listed as editor. The paper is entered at the Graham Texas post office as second class mail matter. Price noted is $1.50.
The article urges Americans to conserve the food supply to lower living costs and offset wartime expenses. It condemns waste and selfish tax resistance while stressing universal sacrifice, urging all to pay according to ability to support the nation and its ideals during wartime.
A letter from Supt Edgar Me endon Mart Texas states he will teach at the Southwest Texas State Normal School in San Marcos Texas and invites Texas friends to visit this summer. San Marcos is near Austin and San Antonio offering historic sites and scenic views with no extra cost to attend.
Graveyard work at Center Ridge cemetery is planned for Saturday May 26. Interested residents are asked to bring plenty to eat for dinner and tools to work with, led by J. A. Allen.
A wry adage notes that sometimes a man does not recognize a good thing, though at other times he may spot it. The quip implies stubbornness often delays appreciating worthy opportunities.
A reflective line notes that people who dwell on their troubles miss harmony with life, being out of tune with the world and its music.
Mrs Chas Gaston of Ringgold Georgia lauds Thedford's Black-Draught as a trusted family remedy for headaches constipation and liver and bowel troubles. She recalls spring malaria chills and quick relief, noting it saved doctor bills and kept the family healthy. The ad emphasizes the product as a long standing vegetable remedy that cleanses bowels and aids liver function.
E.C. Stovall reports oil leases and royalties discussed, outlining terms and potential ownership gains. The notice highlights negotiations and expected arrangements for mineral rights.
Over thirty years ago reports from Graham Texas detail visitors and residents favorites. D McMullen lectures at the courthouse while John Putnam threshes 13 070 bushels of wheat and 3 000 oats. Several officials and lawyers stay at Graham Hotel and talk politics, with Tilden as a leading Democratic contender.
Glen McDgonald Camp No 420 Woodmen of the World and Magnolia Grove No 273 Woodmen Circle jointly unveil monuments and hold Decoration on May 27. Members meet at Woodman Hall at 2 PM. Hon Louis Wilson of Dallas will deliver the day’s oration. A public Memorial Service follows at night. All camps invited to attend and assist.
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