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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1914
Page
3
An aggressive clubbing deal invites readers to subscribe to the Daily Star Telegram and its Handy Almanac for 2.35 with optional Leader add on for 15 cents more, valid only a few days. Local notices list many town visitors, social visits, and events including a Woodmen Eliasville picnic.
Will and Alford Parsons of Holtville California arrived Thursday with J. G. Parsons. G F Parsons and wife plus grandson T A Jr. came from Megargel for several days of visiting relatives and friends. Mrs John H Wood returned home from Bridgeport with granddaughter Mary Wood.
This week we correct our making list and publish names of subscribers who paid last month. If you paid, check your paper’s label and inform us if credit is missing. We appreciate renewed support from our friends during the past month.
For Sale or Trade two farming implements a grain binder and dry hand plow offered cheap by Gus Wickland Rt 2 Box 44 Graham. The Rio Grande and El Paso Rail road Company renamed to Rio Grande El Paso and Santa Fe R R Company. Four magazines one year with The Leader for only 18 cena extra.
The Ladies Aid and Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church met last Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Nat Price. A full roll call with the key word Soul opened devotion led by President Mrs. R. A. Duncan. Mrs. G. B. Hall led the lesson on foreign church work. next gathering with Mrs. John Pohlman to study Home Missions.
Indian Commissioner Sells and Lieutenant Richardson, newly commissioned, are in Texas examining the feasibility of building a pipeline to transport oil from Texas fields to the Gulf for Navy use. They aim to determine if a Texas fuel pipeline can supply the U.S. Navy in the future.
Last Saturday Miss Eloise Morrison entertained friends with a progressive dance followed by piano numbers by Misses LAllie Morrison and Winnie Tankersly. Pineapple cream and angle food cake were served as the gathering concluded with hopes of another similar event.
Prof. J. B. Carsley of Jean was in town Monday. Lee Anderson Edwin and Horace Benson of Olney were in town. Judge R. F. Arnold left Monday for Wichita Falls on business. George Prideaux left Wednesday for home near Farmer after spending winter here in school.
One white pony about fourteen and a half hands high is missing. Branded unknown. Pony paces under saddle and in harness. Reward offered. Notify Mabry and Sons. Will pay for trouble.
The report lists hens per pound and various turkey categories, fryers, roosters, guineas, and butters and eggs with candled eggs at 12 cents per dozen. Hides are priced green at 9 cents per pound and dry hides 12 to 16 cents per pound. Prices subject to market change without notice.
Little Gladys Bowler daughter of Mr and Mrs Fowler entertained a number of friends Saturday from four to six to celebrate her fifth anniversary. Games were played then the birthday cake with candles was cut. Robert Hallam won a five cent piece while Willie Hall Phillips and Gaston Hallam got buttons. They enjoyed candy cake and punch and wished her many returns.
Misses Fanny Bye Ethel Rogers and Miss Lyon Thompson left for their Texas homes and are hoped to return next year. The Chautauqua Circle met with reports on political prisoner releases and voting ages and discussed by laws while planning a library meeting location in Graham.
Readable lines promote durability of Star Brand Shoes and advertise Chism's Studio artwork with a jumbled promotional tone suggesting a craft and fashion focus.
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