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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1924
Page
2
A Graham Texas notice highlights Fire Prevention Week from October 5th, stressing shared responsibility to prevent fires. It notes the Chicago 1871 conflagration anniversary and urges citizens to adopt practical safety measures to reduce fire losses and casualties.
The text praises the county fair as a catalyst for individual drive and community growth. It credits Young County Fair officers for a strong turnout and notes last year’s fine exhibits. It urges residents to enter items or visit to see neighbors’ displays, expectant of a bigger, better fair this year.
The piece argues readers pay for fire waste through higher prices and insurance, noting fire insurance does not cover waste taxes borne by all purchasers. It decries the burden and begins describing the danger of being trapped in a burn.
The article warns drivers to slow near school buildings during dismissal times at 12 and 4 o'clock when many children fill the streets. It urges teachers and parents to ensure children walk on sidewalks and drivers to avoid these streets, noting prior fatalities and stressing proactive caution to prevent harm.
Last week Mr. W H Timmons suffered a dangerous eye wound after being hooked by a cow. He is reported to be recovering well and getting along.
The State of Texas commands the Sheriff or Constable of Young County to summon Louis Taitel by publication once weekly for four weeks in a local newspaper or district alternative, to appear at the next 92nd District Court term in Graham on the first Monday in December 1924 to answer a court petition.
In Young County Texas on September 8 1924 a petition for divorce was filed by Mary Alice Taitel against Louis Taitel. The suit cites willful abandonment since July 30 1921 with no contact by the defendant. No children or community property involved. The plaintiff seeks divorce and costs. Court orders appearance and writ return for next regular term.
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