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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1910
Page
3
A leading lard packer touts leaf lard as scarce and exclusive, while urging buyers to choose Cottolene, a pure vegetable product from cotton seed oil, claimed to contain no hog fat and to be gentler on sensitive stomachs.
The Priscillas hosted a surprise farewell for Mrs. Dowdle at Mrs. Mabry’s house on a Monday. Guests baked, embroidered, and exchanged gifts in a warm sendoff with readings music and thanks from club members.
The Club met in regular session with Mrs. Fowler on Tuesday. Guests included Mesdames Garrett Widmayer Jameson Stovall C C and J T Rickman. Mrs Dowdle's resignation was accepted with regret. Ice tea and cake followed a brief pause, and Miss Lou Cunningham played lively piano. She will host next Tuesday with meetings moved to five o'clock to avoid conflicts later this week.
The ad from Young Country Abstract & Title Co. in Graham Texas promotes Stewart’s Groceries for the most delicate appetites and invites readers with mules or horses to join on a land tract deal, promising an arrangement to dig up a deal on improved or unimproved land.
R L Parrott aged 65 died May 18 at home three miles north of Woodson after a six month illness. Born in Tennessee September 21 1852 he moved to Texas about 33 years ago residing in Montague Young and Throckmorton counties. He married Josephine Morrow November 18 1885 and left a wife six children and two brothers. His friends recall him as a peacemaker honest and devout, living by the golden rule. Peace to his ashes.
Edgar McLendon seeks volunteers to board teachers during The Normal opening in Gra ham. He asks interested households to state how many boarders they can accommodate and the price. A contact list will be prepared and distributed to educators seeking housing. Notify McLendon at once.
A notice promoting Live Stock Insurance in case of death, accident, fire or lightning risk. Emphasizes protection for farming herds and property. Highlights policy options and coverage scope for rural operations.
Monday morning the Summer Normal opens in the Graham school building with speeches by notable speakers. The townspeople are urged to attend and help make the event the greatest in the region, extending welcome to visiting teachers.
A sale notice from Young County ABSTRACT & Title Co of Graham Texas invites buyers to purchase prairie valley land at 17.50 per acre with 90 percent tilable ground and low grubbing. Financing available at ten dollars per acre for nine years and six percent interest. Call or visit Megargel or Graham offices for map and price list.
District attorney P A Martin came home Sunday after a four week absence in Clay county where he handled his criminal docket in district court and campaigned for the district judgeship. He spoke at several picnics by special invitation and will go back next week to try civil cases in which he is employed.
Mrs McWilliams returned last Saturday to her Fort Worth home after a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs H M Yates. She was accompanied by her sister Miss Theola Yates who will spend a few days visiting in Fort Worth.
Rost Bryan offers the Acetylene Light Plant, promising full-time commitment and urging homeowners and businesses to try the light as the best available. He asserts fair trial will prove its superiority and signs off sincerely.
The article argues farmers now buy more varied foods and should choose to improve health. It notes scientists praise Quaker Scotch Oats for endurance and vigor and urges farmers and families to increase oat consumption, mentioning regular packages and hermetically sealed tins for hot climates.
The schedule outlines May 26 1910 events at Throckmorton Baptist Church with W Cunningham L Hardy and J Metcalf among speakers. It covers devotional services sermons discussions on enlistment of youth prohibition and church work plus a Buckners Home collection and missionary sermon by G W Black.
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