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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1918
Page
7
R. C. Goode The Tailor states that after April 6 the price for all cleaning will rise to $1.50 per suit while pressing remains unchanged. The increase is due to higher costs for supplies.
An advertising note from Graham Produce Co asks farmers to bring all country produce for cash, touting ready payment and claiming the firm has nothing to sell itself.
Eastern market shows weakness for hens while overall produce remains steady. Graham market yesterday listed roosters at 8 cents hens 15 cents fryers 30 cents turkeys 14 cents butter 25 cents per pound eggs 25 cents candled.
The Army Ordnance Department reports readiness for overseas shipment while tonnage limits restraint. Every infantryman receives Model 1917 rifle equipment and full mess kit. Insurance for over 2,000,000 service members rises with about 11,000 applications daily. Sugar shortages of over 2,000,000 tons since the war began impact Allied import needs in 1918.
The State of Texas to the Sheriff of Young County You are commanded to publish this citation weekly for four weeks in a newspaper in the county. Lee Mitchell and others are heirs in a suit filed May 3 1918 in Young County District Court Graham. The case seeks to settle W M Goode estate including land the 370 acres and 80 acre homestead with specific bequests and a potential transfer of all interests to the plaintiff if certain notes are paid. Return date is the first Monday in September 1918.
Thanhouser film brought to the Opera House May 30 and 31 features 2000 soldiers from Fort Slocum en route to Fort Hamilton. Lt. Col. Maulden aids the production with troops. director Ernest C. Ware commends officers’ cooperation. The feature portrays army life and patriotic impact.
Sheriff notice states election on June 22 1928 at the School House in Common School District No. Six to decide if district voters want to tax themselves to supplement the State School Fund. It also seeks authorization for a tax of up to 50 cents per $100 valuation. Voters residing in the district and paying property taxes may vote. Deputy John W. Saye signs for Young County Texas.
A local ad offers carpenter work at reasonable prices by the day or contract. References are available from past clients, with the contractor claiming forty years of residence in the area and a guarantee of satisfaction. No extra details on location or contact provided.
For sale registered Shorthorn and Ford cattle males aged four to seven or older. Contact S R Jeffery in Orth, Texas.
An old style ad offers lathe and machine work services from Graham Electric & Auto Co and guarantees satisfaction with Martin's Blue Bug Killer sold at Louis Bower's Feed Store. It also advertises top prices for cattle hogs sheep goats and hides through Graham Meat Market.
Local notice advises storing eggs in a cellar or cool place during hot weather and urges residents to bring them to the Graham Produce Co for handling and storage.
Olife V. E. Eddleman announces laundry services will be collected at Bower and Rubenkoenig's barber shop for pickup and delivery by the agent. The notice requests customers to bring their laundry to the stated location.
The Leader office advertises a range of typewriter ribbons and carbon papers for sale. Readers are invited to visit the office to purchase supplies for typing and documentation tasks.
By order of sale issued March 26 1918 in the 30th Judicial District the State of Texas seeks payment of 1 71 100 dollars plus six percent interest and costs. The first Tuesday in July 1918 the property of Unknown Owner will be sold at the Graham Texas courthouse between 10 AM and 4 PM for cash to settle the judgment.
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