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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1917
Page
9
The piece promotes a choice between Can and Cant as a moral test during a Civil Service Commission decision. It notes examinations for stenographers in 400 cities and urges readers to follow the I CAN trail toward success, with entry salaries hinted.
The notice urges rapid government service placements with salaries from 900 to 1200 yearly. It claims a 100 percent pass rate for Civil Service exams at Bowie Commercial College and calls for young men and women to enroll in the stenographic department to serve Uncle Sam during the crisis. Post Masters can supply full particulars.
The Olney National Farm Loan Association sets territory as all of County districts 3 in Young and Archer and district 4 in Throckmorton. Applicants must apply to the association whose land lies within the bounda r ies and may apply on either side if the line crosses, with a tax of at least 4.00 per applicant to fund year one expenses, half due at filing. R F Hill presides, Chas P Nance secretary-treasurer.
An advertisement announces a new barber shop opening on the west side of the square in the Howry Shoe Store. R. J. Howry invites patrons to favor the new business.
A terse exchange notes that a man should have a good excuse ready before committing a mean act. The ordinary man is the excuse, implying casual rationalization as a defense.
The Extension Service of the A. and M. College urges drying and evaporating fruits and vegetables during the crisis. Cans and jars are scarce and costly. Texas crops suit drying, and family dryers can be bought for 5 or 6 dollars or improvised with tools. A bulletin on the subject is due June 1.
A concise reflection notes that taking on others burdens is often avoidable and that many people would gladly give up their portion rather than force risk or hardship on you. The tone urges prudence and personal responsibility in handling shared concerns.
Olney prepares for a five day Southern Five-day Circuit Chautauqua with two programs daily. Notable participants include Ernest J. Powell Alf Taylor Castellucci Milano Serenaders Berkley Sextette and Kilties Band. The event aims to uplift morals and culture and draws local financial support.
Respectfully submitted by County Treasurer C J Cook and sworn before County Clerk C W Hinson on May 15 1917. The document lists total cash assets and noncash assets including various bond and school bond items with figures and asset breakdowns attributed to Elizabeth Hall as deputy.
Independent C. E. Turner in Graham Texas advertises high grade pianos and singer sewing machines. Contact details include a phone listing for inquiries and viewing.
The A M College Extension Service Farm News publishes a war time guide with plain directions for economical and profitable feeding of milk cows hogs horses and poultry. Clarence Owsley directs Extension and invites requests from readers in College Station Texas.
The passage notes a person who maintains a cheerful disposition and a sunny face is rarely unemployed and rarely solitary, implying a strong link between optimism and steady work and companionship.
The notice lists sermon topics and speakers including C. E. Program on Financing the Kingdom based on Luke 19:11-26 with Leader Miss Ethel Johnson and comment on 2 Corinthians 8:7-12 by Rev. J. E. Evans. Irene Reed presents March 3:8-16 with Mr. Geo Miller referencing Romans 10:14-15.
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